BITS alternative · As of: July 2026
The DezemberHub Alternative to BITS for Shoe and Fashion Retail
DezemberHub is a complete ERP solution for specialist shoe and fashion retail: inventory management with sizes and widths, TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping and reporting in one system. Here you see what awaits you at DezemberHub: features, prices, data migration from BITS and how the switch works.
In brief
DezemberHub is an ERP alternative to BITS for specialist shoe and fashion retail: inventory management with sizes and widths, TSE POS, purchasing, shipping and reporting in one system, AI assistant included. The price: from €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS, cancel monthly. The data migration from BITS via our migration bridge is included in the price, and you can test free for 30 days. By default operation is in German data centres, local data storage on request. BITS is an ERP system from Brandt Software-Produkte GmbH for the fashion shoe and sports retail sector (source: brandt-software-produkte.de, as of July 2026).
What is the BITS alternative from DezemberHub?
DezemberHub is a modern ERP for specialist shoe and fashion retail in the DACH region and thus an alternative to BITS from Brandt Software-Produkte GmbH. It costs from €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS, cancel monthly. The data migration from BITS is included, and you can test free and without obligation for 30 days. Inventory management with sizes and widths, TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping and reporting run in one system, and the AI assistant is included in every package. By default operation is in German data centres, and you can also keep your data locally on request.
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: software must adapt to your store, not the other way around. 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.
Transparent pricing
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 a fair usage allowance 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 BITS to DezemberHub, at no extra charge. We start with a test transfer: a copy of your data lands in DezemberHub, and we reconcile 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 a complete ERP solution for specialist shoe and fashion retail and an alternative to BITS: inventory management with sizes and widths, TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping and reporting in one system. Entry: from €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS, cancel monthly, AI assistant and data migration from BITS included in the price. Which solution fits best depends on your processes; running in parallel you'll see it within a few weeks.
What does DezemberHub cost?
DezemberHub comes in plans from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal. Store revenue, the number of locations and the number of employees play no role. No setup fee, can be cancelled monthly, no contract commitment. The AI assistant is included in every plan with a fair 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 data from BITS?
Yes. Our migration bridge transfers items, stock, suppliers, prices and customer data from BITS, and data migration is included in the price. We start with a test transfer, and you check the result in parallel operation 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.
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Legal notice
All brand, product and company names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are used here solely to identify the products and services mentioned. DezemberHub is not an official successor to the systems mentioned and does not act in their name. All information about competitor products comes from publicly accessible sources (provider websites, trade press, register data) to the best of our knowledge. As of: July 2026. Errors excepted. If any information seems inaccurate or out of date, please contact us. We will review the note and correct it promptly.