Comparison · As of: July 2026
IPOS alternative: ERP system with POS for shoe and fashion retail
DezemberHub is an alternative to IPOS by EBG-Data for specialist shoe and fashion retail: inventory management with a size matrix and ECC master data integration, TSE POS, purchasing, shipping and analytics in one system. The technology behind it has been running productively in retail since 2015, with the aim that the software adapts to your store and not the other way around. From a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal, cancellable monthly, data migration from IPOS included.
What is DezemberHub's alternative to IPOS?
DezemberHub is the ERP system with POS and AI assistant for shoe, fashion and sports retail in the DACH region. That makes DezemberHub an alternative to IPOS by EBG-Data. Inventory management with a size matrix, TSE POS, purchasing, shipping and analytics run in one system, and the AI assistant is included in every plan. You create new items via manufacturer number through the ECC; EANs, sizes, images and RRPs are added automatically. DezemberHub costs from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal, cancellable monthly. Data migration from IPOS is included.
Why retailers are currently considering an IPOS alternative
IPOS is developed by EBG-Data GmbH, which belonged to the ANWR Group since 2010. In June 2026 EBG-Data was sold to Total Specific Solutions, whose group also includes prohandel (source: provider information, as of June 2026). This change of ownership at a long-established system is the trigger with which many shoe and fashion retailers reassess their software strategy.
DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to IPOS, EBG-Data GmbH, the ANWR Group, or Total Specific Solutions. Those who switch keep their data and set the migration date themselves.
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. The BSI-certified cloud TSE is included in the POS price and renews automatically, so costs for manual renewal and hardware swaps do not apply. Ringing up sales, printing receipts and maintaining stock also works without internet, and the end-of-day closing takes minutes.
- ·Vouchers and customer credit: Issue and redeem vouchers directly at the POS; the remaining balance is automatically kept as customer credit. The customer history with recent purchases and credits is available right at the POS.
- ·Purchasing and replenishment: Pre-orders and reorders, goods receipt with target/actual comparison, order suggestions based on sell-through rate and reorder level.
- ·Stores and stock transfers: Every store sees the stock of the others. Transfers are posted cleanly at both locations, stocktaking runs per location with a scanner instead of a tally sheet, and additional locations cost nothing extra.
- ·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.
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.
- ·The price depends solely on the number of POS terminals. Store revenue, the number of locations and the number of employees play no role.
- ·AI assistant with a fair usage allowance included.
- ·Online selling as an optional add-on, purely usage-based, available on request.
How to switch from IPOS to DezemberHub
A system switch that doesn't feel like one: the data migration from IPOS is included. You test in parallel with your real data and switch over when you're ready. Are you still in a longer contract term with your current system? Tell us how long your contract still runs. We will look at your situation and find a fair solution for the transition period.
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 in the meantime.
If you also sell on marketplaces, the DezemberHub Connector takes over your existing integration with Zalando, OTTO, Amazon, and over 50 other channels and also serves as a bridge for the migration.
Who DezemberHub suits
DezemberHub fits owner-managed shoe and fashion stores, from a single location to multi-branch retailers, that want inventory management, POS and analytics from a single source. The price depends solely on the number of simultaneously running POS terminals; store revenue, the number of branches and the number of employees play no role.
The detail pages for ERP and POS show which industry-specific features we cover, from size runs and NOS control to order import.
How DezemberHub measures up against the typical selection criteria
Anyone choosing an ERP system for shoe and fashion retail usually checks the same ten points. Here is how DezemberHub measures up:
- Size and width matrix
- Items run in a size grid with widths; the size and width matrix is at the core of the ERP system.
- Season and NOS management
- Season management and NOS flagging are built in, not an add-on module.
- ECC master data and BTE formats
- Item master data arrives via EAN or supplier GLN plus item number through the ECC, including images and purchase and retail prices, and the BTE formats PRICAT and ORDRSP are processed.
- Stock transfer and order suggestions
- Rule-based stock transfer suggestions balance branches via minimum and maximum stock levels per size and location; order suggestions are available per location and item, and the decision stays with the retailer.
- Integrated POS with cloud TSE
- The cloud TSE is included in the monthly POS price, renews automatically, and a TSE replacement is no longer needed at all.
- marketplace connection
- Amazon, Zalando, Otto and other marketplaces are directly connected.
- DATEV export
- Accounting data goes to the tax advisor via DATEV export.
- Stocktaking via barcode scanner
- Stocktaking runs via barcode scanner in the browser, on any device with standard commercial scanners.
- Support with SLA
- Support is available daily from 9 am to 7 pm, and guaranteed response times from 4 hours are part of the terms and conditions as an SLA.
- Branches and employees
- From the Business plan upwards, branches and employees are unlimited, and the number of branches plays no role in the price.
For context: systems that have been on the market for decades have a large installed base and individual special processes grown over many years. DezemberHub deliberately relies on standardized processes, modern architecture and a fast rollout. If you need highly individual special workflows, clarify this in a conversation beforehand.
Frequently asked questions about the IPOS alternative
What is a good alternative to IPOS for shoe retail?
DezemberHub is an independent, modern ERP system with an integrated TSE POS for specialist shoe and fashion retail, built on technology that has been running productively in retail since 2015. It covers sizes, widths, half sizes and seasons, plus purchasing, shipping, analytics and an AI assistant in every plan. The price is fixed from a €50 base fee per month, and data migration from IPOS is included. Which solution fits best depends on your processes; running it in parallel with real data shows you 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. 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 IPOS?
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 keep using the POS hardware from my IPOS installation?
All Epson receipt printers are supported, and we connect other manufacturers individually. We discuss your existing hardware, for example from an IPOS installation, in person, for instance during the 30-day free trial. There you try DezemberHub directly with your own devices, and only then do you decide on the go-live.
Is DezemberHub an official successor to IPOS?
No, DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to IPOS, EBG-Data GmbH, the ANWR Group or Total Specific Solutions. IPOS is developed by EBG-Data, which was sold by the ANWR Group to Total Specific Solutions in June 2026 (source: provider information, as of June 2026).
Can I test DezemberHub alongside my existing system?
Yes, that's exactly how the switch is intended. Your current system keeps running unchanged while you test DezemberHub with your real data. You set the switchover date yourself. To start the trial, all you need is your email address, no payment details. The trial runs for 30 days. No automatic renewal.
Is DezemberHub suitable for shoe and fashion retail?
Yes. The ERP system maps colour and size matrix, widths, half sizes, and the EU, UK, and US size systems with automatic conversion. Season management and NOS control are built in; you create new products by manufacturer number via ECC.
Does DezemberHub support multiple branches?
Yes, stores are built in. Each location has its own stock, every store sees the stock of the others, and transfers are posted cleanly at both locations. Stocktaking runs per location with a scanner. Additional locations cost nothing extra; the price depends solely on the number of concurrently running POS terminals.
Does DezemberHub have vouchers and customer credit?
Yes. You issue, redeem and manage vouchers directly at the POS, and the remaining balance is automatically kept as customer credit. The customer history with recent purchases and credits is available right at the POS.
Can I also sell via marketplaces with DezemberHub?
Yes. The DezemberHub Connector connects your ERP system to Zalando, OTTO, Amazon, and over 50 other marketplaces and can take over an existing integration. The Connector is billed on usage; request your terms.
How many branches does DezemberHub support as an IPOS alternative?
From the Business plan upwards, DezemberHub supports an unlimited number of branches and employees; the Starter plan covers one location with one POS terminal. All branches work on a shared stock pool, and stock transfers are recorded with a document and posting on both sides. The number of branches, the number of employees and store revenue play no role in the price.
What response times does DezemberHub support guarantee?
Support is available daily from 9 am to 7 pm. The guaranteed response times are part of the terms and conditions as an SLA: priority 1 within 4 hours, priority 2 within 8 hours, priority 3 within 48 hours and priority 4 within 120 hours. You speak directly with the team that develops the software, not with an anonymous ticket system.
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