Comparison · As of: July 2026
prohandel Alternative: ERP system with POS for shoe and fashion retail
Looking for an alternative to prohandel? DezemberHub is built on technology that has been running productively in retail since 2015 and combines inventory management, POS and analytics in one system. From a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per concurrently running POS terminal, cancellable monthly, data migration from your previous system included.
30 days free trial. No payment details, no automatic renewal.
In brief
DezemberHub is an alternative to prohandel for shoe and fashion stores that want to combine inventory management with a size matrix, a TSE-compliant POS that works offline, and purchasing, shipping and reports in one system. The price depends on the plan and the number of concurrently running registers, not on branch revenue or headcount. Data migration from your previous system is included in the price, and you only switch once running in parallel has convinced you.
What is the prohandel 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 prohandel by prohandel GmbH. Inventory management with size matrix, a TSE-compliant and offline-capable POS, purchasing, shipping and analytics run in one system, and the AI assistant is part of every plan. 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.
DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to prohandel, prohandel GmbH or Total Specific Solutions.
Why retailers are looking for a prohandel alternative
prohandel GmbH, based in Bielefeld, has belonged to the software group Total Specific Solutions (TSS) since 2017. In June 2026 TSS additionally acquired EBG-Data, the maker of IPOS, from the ANWR Group. Source: provider information and register data, as of June 2026.
DezemberHub is an independent product with inventory management, POS and analytics in one system.
DezemberHub is tailored to shoe and fashion retail and supported directly by the manufacturer. You speak with people who know your day-to-day reality, from pre-order to end-of-day close.
What DezemberHub brings to shoe and fashion stores
- ·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, not in a separate tool. It creates texts and analytics with a preview, and you confirm before saving. Included in the base price.
More on individual areas: ERP system, POS and AI assistant.
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.
- ·The price depends on the plan and the number of concurrently running registers, not on branch revenue or headcount.
- ·AI assistant with quota included.
- ·Online selling as an optional add-on, purely usage-based, available on request.
Who benefits from switching
DezemberHub is a good fit if you
- you run a shoe or fashion store, from a single location to a multi-branch retailer.
- want inventory management and POS in one system, without separate add-ons.
- you want a predictable price that is not tied to your store revenue.
- value direct contact with the maker.
How to switch from prohandel to DezemberHub
A system switch that does not feel like one: data migration from your previous system is included. You test in parallel with your real data and switch over when you are ready.
Products, stock, and customer data all move with you at no extra charge. You set the migration date yourself.
Also compare: DezemberHub as an IPOS alternative and all comparisons at a glance.
Where DezemberHub stands on the common selection criteria
When choosing an ERP system for shoe and fashion retail, the same criteria come up again and again. Here is what DezemberHub concretely covers:
- Size and width matrix
- The ERP system manages items in a size grid including widths; the size and width matrix is standard.
- Season and NOS management
- Seasons and NOS items are managed and flagged directly in the ERP system.
- ECC master data and BTE formats
- Via the ECC integration, item master data enters the system by EAN or supplier GLN plus item number, with images and purchase and retail prices; the BTE formats PRICAT and ORDRSP are also processed.
- Stock transfer and order suggestions
- Store balancing runs via rule-based stock transfer suggestions with minimum and maximum stock levels per size and location, complemented by order suggestions per location and item; the decision rests with the retailer.
- Integrated POS with cloud TSE
- The POS includes the cloud TSE in the monthly POS price; it renews automatically, and no TSE replacement is needed.
- marketplace connection
- Marketplaces such as Amazon, Zalando and Otto are directly connected.
- DATEV export
- A DATEV export is available for the tax advisor.
- Stocktaking via barcode scanner
- Stocktaking is recorded via barcode scanner in the browser, with standard commercial scanners on any device.
- Support with SLA
- Support is available daily from 9 am to 7 pm, with guaranteed response times from 4 hours as an SLA in the terms and conditions.
- Branches and employees
- From Business upwards, branches and employees are unlimited, and the price does not depend on the number of locations.
DezemberHub relies on standardised workflows and a fast rollout. Whether highly individual special workflows can be mapped is best clarified with us in a conversation beforehand.
Frequently asked questions about the prohandel alternative
What is a good alternative to prohandel for shoe and fashion retail?
DezemberHub is an alternative to prohandel tailored to specialist shoe and fashion retail. It combines inventory management with a size and width matrix, a TSE-compliant POS that works offline, purchasing, shipping and reports in one system and is supported directly by the vendor. The price depends on the plan and the number of concurrently running registers, not on branch revenue or headcount. Which solution fits best depends on your workflows. Running both in parallel with real data shows you 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 concurrently running POS terminal. 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.
Is DezemberHub an official successor to prohandel?
No, DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to prohandel GmbH or the Total Specific Solutions software group.
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. The trial starts with your email address, no payment details. No automatic renewal.
Does the number of branches affect the price at DezemberHub?
No. From the Business plan upwards, branches and employees are unlimited; only the Starter plan is designed for one location with one register. Branch revenue and headcount have no influence on the price. All locations work on one shared stock, and stock transfers are recorded with a document and booked on both sides.
Does DezemberHub offer automatic replenishment of branches?
DezemberHub creates rule-based stock transfer suggestions for store balancing, controlled via minimum and maximum stock levels per size and location, plus order suggestions per location and item. The suggestions are transparently structured, and the decision on every stock transfer and order remains with the retailer.
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