Comparison · As of: July 2026
prohandel Alternative: ERP system with POS for shoe and fashion retail
Looking for an alternative to prohandel? DezemberHub builds on technology that has been running in retail in production since 2015 and unites ERP system, POS and analytics in one system that adapts to your business rather than the other way around. From a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal, can be cancelled monthly, data migration from prohandel included.
30 days free trial. No payment details, no automatic renewal.
In brief
DezemberHub is an alternative to prohandel for footwear and fashion shops that want to combine an ERP system with a size matrix, a TSE-compliant and offline-capable POS, and purchasing, shipping and analytics in one system. The price depends only on the base fee and the number of POS terminals, not on store revenue, locations or employees. Data migration from prohandel is included in the price, and you only switch over once you are convinced in parallel operation.
What is the prohandel alternative from DezemberHub?
DezemberHub is a modern ERP system with POS for specialist shoe and fashion retail in the DACH region, making it an alternative to prohandel by prohandel GmbH. Inventory management with a size matrix, a TSE-compliant and offline-capable POS, purchasing, shipping and analytics run in one system, and the AI assistant is included in every plan. DezemberHub costs from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal, cancellable monthly. Data migration from prohandel is included, and you can test free for 30 days with no obligation.
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.
Anyone getting their bearings in this market situation often looks at what other options exist. That is exactly where DezemberHub comes in. The software adapts to your store, not the other way around.
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.
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.
- ·Store revenue, the number of locations and 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.
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 doesn't feel like one: data migration from prohandel is included. You test in parallel with your real data and switch over when you're 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.
For context: providers with decades on the market bring a large installed base and individually grown special processes. DezemberHub deliberately takes a different path with standardized processes, modern architecture and a fast rollout. Whether highly individual special workflows can be covered 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 size and width matrix, a TSE-compliant and offline-capable POS, purchasing, shipping and reporting in one system and is supported directly by the maker. The price depends only on the base fee and the number of POS terminals, not on branch revenue, branches or employees. Which solution fits best depends on your processes. Running 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. 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 prohandel?
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.
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 POS terminal. Store revenue, the number of branches and the number of employees have no influence on the price. All locations work on a shared stock pool, and stock transfers are recorded with a document and posting 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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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.