Comparison · As of: June 2026
HIS Alternative for Shoe and Fashion Retail
Looking for an alternative to HIS by Ariston Informatik? DezemberHub is a standalone inventory management system with POS for footwear and fashion retail, built on technology that has been running productively in retail since 2015. One system for goods receipt, sizes and widths, POS and analytics, without having to adapt your store to the software.
From a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal. Can be cancelled monthly, data migration from HIS is included.
30-day free trial. All you need to start is your email address, no payment details. No automatic renewal.
What is the HIS alternative from DezemberHub?
DezemberHub is a modern ERP system with an integrated POS for specialist shoe and fashion retail in the DACH region, making it an alternative to HIS by Ariston Informatik. DezemberHub covers goods receipt, sizes and widths, POS and analytics in one system and relies on an AI assistant in the interface, a TSE-compliant and offline-capable POS, and a transparent monthly fee based on the number of POS terminals, independent of store revenue, the number of branches or employees. DezemberHub costs from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per POS terminal. Data migration from HIS is included, and you can test free for 30 days with no obligation.
DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to HIS or Ariston Informatik GmbH.
Why retailers look for a HIS alternative
HIS is developed by Ariston Informatik GmbH. Ariston has belonged to the Brandt Retail group since the merger on January 1, 2017 (source: schuhkurier.de, as of June 2026).
DezemberHub is an independent product with clear pricing logic and a switch that does not feel like one. You test in parallel with your real data and decide for yourself when to switch over.
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 with rule-based carrier routing.
- ·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.
More details on the core areas can be found on the pages for ERP System for Shoe Retail and TSE-compliant POS.
Transparent pricing
from a €50 base fee per month
plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal. Additional packages from €100 per month.
- ·The price is based solely on the number of POS terminals. Store revenue, the number of locations and the number of employees play no role.
- ·Cancel monthly, no setup fee, no long-term contract.
- ·AI assistant with a fair usage allowance included in every plan.
- ·Online selling as an optional add-on, purely usage-based, available on request.
How to switch from HIS to DezemberHub
A system switch that doesn't feel like one: data migration from HIS is included. You test in parallel with your real data and switch when you're ready.
Products, stock, and customer data all move with you at no extra charge. You set the migration date yourself, and your existing system keeps running unchanged until then.
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Frequently asked questions about the HIS alternative
What is a good alternative to HIS for shoe retail?
DezemberHub is a standalone inventory management system with an integrated POS for footwear and fashion retail, built on technology that has been running productively in retail since 2015. It covers goods receipt, sizes and widths, POS, purchasing, shipping and analytics in one system, making it a direct alternative to HIS. Which solution fits best depends on your workflows. Running it in parallel with real data, you'll see within a few weeks whether DezemberHub works for you.
What does DezemberHub cost?
DezemberHub comes in plans from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal. The price is based solely on the number of POS terminals; 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 HIS?
Yes. Products, stock, and customer data all move to DezemberHub, and data migration is included in the price. You review the result while running both systems in parallel before making the switch.
Can I test DezemberHub alongside HIS?
Yes, that's exactly how the switch is intended. Your current system keeps running unchanged while you test DezemberHub with your real data. The trial runs for 30 days. No automatic renewal. You set the switchover date yourself.
Is the DezemberHub POS TSE-compliant and offline-capable?
Yes. The POS is TSE-compliant and continues to work without internet. Processing sales, printing receipts, and managing stock all function offline; end-of-day closing takes only minutes.
Is DezemberHub an official successor to HIS?
No. DezemberHub is an independent product and has no business relationship with HIS, Ariston Informatik GmbH, or the Brandt-Retail-Gruppe.
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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.