Comparison
prohandel Alternative: ERP for shoe and fashion retail
prohandel is a well-known name in specialist fashion retail. DezemberHub has been used by retailers since 2015 and combines inventory management, POS, and reporting in one system that adapts to your business, not the other way around. Business package: €50 base fee per month plus €50 per concurrent POS terminal, cancel monthly, data migration from prohandel included.
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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 and offline-capable POS, and purchasing, shipping, and reporting in one system. The price depends only on the base fee and the number of POS terminals, not on revenue, locations, or headcount. Data migration from prohandel is included in the price, and you only switch over once you're convinced during the parallel testing phase.
Why retailers are looking for a prohandel alternative
prohandel GmbH, headquartered in Bielefeld, has been part of the software group Total Specific Solutions (TSS) since 2017. In June 2026, TSS additionally acquired EBG-Data, the manufacturer of IPOS, from the ANWR Group. The specialist retail software market is thus consolidating further around a handful of large providers. Source: vendor statements and registry data, as of June 2026.
For owners, this means in practice: fewer choices, often longer support response times, and the concern of having to adapt to software built for many industries at once. That's exactly where DezemberHub steps 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.
prohandel and DezemberHub at a glance
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| Topic | prohandel | DezemberHub |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Inventory management for fashion retail | ERP for shoe and fashion retail |
| Sizes and widths | Size matrix available | Color and size matrix, widths, half sizes, EU/UK/US conversion |
| POS | POS functionality available | TSE-compliant and offline-capable, included in the system |
| AI assistant | Not publicly advertised | Included in the interface, included in the base price |
| Pricing model | Price on request | €50 plus €50 per POS terminal, revenue and locations are irrelevant |
| Contract commitment | Per contract | Cancel monthly, no setup fee |
| Data migration | Depends on the project | From prohandel included, parallel testing available |
Information about prohandel provided to the best of our knowledge from publicly available sources, as of June 2026. Errors excepted.
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
Business plan: €50 base fee per month
plus €50 per concurrent POS. Further plans from €25 per month.
- ·Cancel monthly, no setup fee.
- ·Revenue, number of locations, and headcount are irrelevant.
- ·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
- run a shoe or fashion store, from a single location to a small chain.
- want inventory management and POS in one system, without separate add-ons.
- want a predictable price that doesn't depend on your revenue.
- value direct contact with the manufacturer rather than long support chains.
prohandel may be a good fit if you
- are satisfied with your current system and have no plans to switch.
- have requirements outside of shoe and fashion retail for which prohandel is specifically designed.
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.
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Frequently asked questions about the prohandel alternative
What is the best alternative to prohandel for shoe and fashion retail?
DezemberHub is an alternative to prohandel tailored to shoe and fashion retail. It combines inventory management with a size and width matrix, a TSE-compliant and offline-capable POS, purchasing, shipping, and reporting in one system, supported directly by the manufacturer. The price depends only on the base fee and the number of POS terminals, not on revenue, locations, or headcount.
What does DezemberHub cost?
DezemberHub is available in plans from €25 base fee per month. The Business plan for retailers costs €50 per month plus €50 per concurrent POS. No setup fee, cancel monthly, no long-term contract. The AI assistant is included with a fair usage allowance in every plan. Online selling is an optional add-on billed purely on usage; request your personalised quote.
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 designed. Your current system keeps running unchanged while you test DezemberHub with your real data. You choose when to make the switch. The trial starts with your email address, no payment details and 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 referred to. DezemberHub has no business relationship with the vendors mentioned and is not an official successor, partner, or reseller of any of the systems referenced. All information about competing products is based, to the best of our knowledge, on publicly available sources (vendor websites, trade press, registry data). As of June 2026. Errors excepted. If any information seems inaccurate or out of date, please contact us. We will review the note and correct it promptly.