BITS alternative · As of: July 2026
The DezemberHub Alternative to BITS for Shoe and Fashion Retail
DezemberHub is an ERP with POS for shoe and fashion retail: sizes and widths, TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping and reports in one system. Here you can see what to expect from DezemberHub: features, prices, data migration from your previous system and how the switch works.
In brief
DezemberHub is an alternative to BITS for shoe and fashion retail: ERP with sizes and widths, TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping and reports in one system, AI assistant included. The price: from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per concurrently running register, cancellable monthly. Data migration from your previous system via our migration bridge is included in the price, and you can try it free for 30 days. Operation in German data centres is standard, with local data storage if you wish. BITS is an ERP system by Brandt Software-Produkte GmbH for fashion-oriented shoe and sports retail (source: brandt-software-produkte.de, as of: July 2026).
What is the BITS alternative from DezemberHub?
DezemberHub is the inventory management system with POS and AI assistant for shoe, fashion and sports retail in the DACH region, and an alternative to BITS by Brandt Software-Produkte GmbH. DezemberHub costs from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per concurrently running POS terminal, cancellable monthly. Data migration from your previous system is included, and you can test free and without obligation for 30 days. Inventory management with sizes and widths, a TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping and analytics run in one system, and the AI assistant is part of every plan. By default it runs in German data centres, and on request you can also keep your data locally.
DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to BITS, Brandt Software-Produkte GmbH or the Brandt Retail Group.
What retailers value when choosing their software
Our stance: DezemberHub adapts to your workflows. Four things you can rely on at DezemberHub.
- ·A direct line. At DezemberHub you speak directly with the two founders and developers. Wishes from practice flow straight into further development.
- ·Predictable costs. A clear monthly price with no setup fee and no long-term contract makes software costs predictable.
- ·Data storage as you choose. By default DezemberHub runs in German data centres, and you work location-independently from the store, office or on the go. On request also with local data storage.
- ·Less manual data entry. At DezemberHub, master data and order sheets come into the system automatically, you don't enter anything position by position.
What to expect with DezemberHub
- ·ERP system with sizes and widths: Variant matrix of colour and size, EU/UK/US size systems with automatic conversion, widths and half sizes, season management with NOS control.
- ·Master data via ECC: Create products by manufacturer number and EANs, sizes, images, and RRPs are added automatically. The AI import reads order sheets as PDFs, photos, or voice memos.
- ·POS: TSE-compliant and offline-capable. Processing sales, printing receipts, and managing stock all work without internet; end-of-day closing takes minutes.
- ·Purchasing and replenishment: Pre-orders and reorders, goods receipt with target/actual comparison, order suggestions based on sell-through rate and reorder level.
- ·Shipping: Pick lists, packing stations, and shipping labels for DHL, DPD, and UPS. The system automatically selects the right carrier based on your rules.
- ·Analytics and DATEV: Daily dashboard, sell-through down to size level, true margin per channel, and DATEV export for your accountant.
- ·AI assistant: Built directly into the interface. Describe a workflow once and it runs automatically from then on. Any writing always happens with a preview and confirmation step.
- ·Local data storage on request: By default, operation is in German data centres, GDPR-compliant. If you wish, you keep your data locally.
Your data, the way you need it
You decide where your data sits. By default DezemberHub is operated in German data centres, GDPR-compliant. And if you prefer to keep your data locally, that is possible on request.
- ·Operation in Germany: Your ERP, POS and customer data stays in Germany, GDPR-compliant.
- ·Local data storage on request: If your data should stay in-house with you, we'll set that up for you. Just get in touch.
- ·Without maintenance effort: We handle operation, backups and updates in the background, so your day-to-day business runs undisturbed.
Prices and packages
from a €50 base fee per month
plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal. Additional packages from €100 per month.
- ·Cancel monthly, no setup fee.
- ·AI assistant with quota included.
- ·Online selling as an optional add-on, purely usage-based, available on request.
- ·30-day free trial, start with just an email address, no payment details. No automatic renewal.
How to switch from BITS to DezemberHub
Our migration bridge transfers items, stock, suppliers, prices and customer data from your current system to DezemberHub, at no extra charge. We start with a trial import: a copy of your data lands in DezemberHub, and we check it together with you while your store keeps running normally.
Your BITS system keeps running unchanged in parallel operation while you test DezemberHub at your leisure with your real data. You set the switchover date yourself, with no fixed deadline and without re-labelling your goods. This way you don't switch in a single day but at your own pace.
Who DezemberHub suits
DezemberHub is a good fit if
- ·you want a fixed monthly price with no long-term contract.
- ·you want to work from multiple locations and choose the data storage yourself.
- ·you want a built-in AI assistant to take the work out of master data and order sheets.
- ·you want to test things in parallel at your own pace before switching.
It is best to see for yourself whether DezemberHub fits your workflows. Take a closer look at the individual building blocks: ERP system, POS, AI assistant.
Frequently asked questions about the BITS alternative
What is a good alternative to BITS for shoe retail?
DezemberHub is an ERP with POS for shoe and fashion retail and an alternative to BITS: ERP with sizes and widths, TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping and reports in one system. Getting started: from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per concurrently running register, cancellable monthly, AI assistant and data migration from your previous system included in the price. Which solution fits best depends on your workflows; running both in parallel shows you within a few weeks.
What does DezemberHub cost?
DezemberHub comes in plans from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per concurrently running POS terminal. The price depends on the plan and the number of concurrently running POS terminals, not on branch revenue or the number of employees. No setup fee, cancellable monthly, no contract commitment. The AI assistant is included in every plan with a quota. Selling online is an optional add-on and is billed purely on a usage basis, you get your quote on request.
Can I migrate my existing data?
Items, stock and customer data move with you to DezemberHub, and data migration is included in the price. You check the result while running in parallel before you switch over.
Does the DezemberHub POS work without internet?
Yes. The POS is TSE-compliant and offline-capable. Processing sales, printing receipts, and managing stock all work even if the connection drops briefly. End-of-day closing takes only minutes.
Can I keep my data locally with DezemberHub?
Yes. By default DezemberHub is operated in German data centres, GDPR-compliant. On request, data storage on your local server is possible. Just get in touch and we'll set it up to suit you.
Can I test DezemberHub alongside BITS?
Yes, that's exactly how the switch is intended. Your BITS system keeps running unchanged in parallel operation while you test DezemberHub free for 30 days with your real data. The trial starts with just your email address, no payment details. No automatic renewal. You set the switchover date yourself.
Is DezemberHub an official successor to BITS?
No, DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to BITS, Brandt Software-Produkte GmbH, or the Brandt Retail Gruppe.
Try it out. No commitment.
30 days free with all features. No payment details, no appointment, no automatic renewal.
Working with BITS? Test DezemberHub for 30 days with your own data. How the switch works
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