Sontec alternative & B4WIN successor · As of: June 2026
Successor and alternative to the B4WIN inventory management by Sontec Systemhaus GmbH for footwear and fashion retail
Looking for a successor to the Sontec B4WIN ERP system or an alternative? DezemberHub is an ERP system with POS for specialist shoe and fashion retail: inventory management with sizes and widths, a TSE-compliant POS, branch management, purchasing, shipping and analytics in one system. Data migration included, and you test free for 30 days with no obligation.
Test free for 30 days, start with your email address, without payment details. The trial period ends automatically.
In brief
Sontec is the industry ERP system B4WIN by Sontec Systemhaus GmbH (source: sontec-systemhaus.de, as of June 2026). To our knowledge there is no official successor from the same company. DezemberHub is a modern ERP system with POS for specialist shoe and fashion retail: inventory management with sizes and widths, store balancing and automatic merchandise distribution, stocktaking via mobile device, a TSE-compliant POS, shipping, analytics and an included AI assistant, at a transparent monthly price and cancellable monthly. Data migration is included in the price, and you can test free for 30 days with no obligation.
What is the Sontec alternative from DezemberHub?
DezemberHub is an ERP system with POS for specialist shoe and fashion retail in the DACH region, making it an alternative to the Sontec B4WIN ERP system with the B4WIN POS. Inventory management with sizes and widths, a TSE-compliant POS, store balancing, purchasing, shipping and analytics run in one system, without your own server in the store, 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 is included, and you can test free for 30 days with no obligation.
To our knowledge there is no official successor to the B4WIN software from Sontec Systemhaus GmbH. DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to Sontec or Sontec Systemhaus GmbH.
What retailers value when choosing their software
Our stance: software has to adapt to your store, not the other way around. These are the points that, in our experience, footwear and fashion retailers value, and that DezemberHub brings.
- ·Data storage as you choose. By default DezemberHub runs in German data centres, and we handle operation and updates. You work location-independently from the store, the office or on the go. On request, your data is also kept locally.
- ·Predictable costs. A clear monthly price with no setup fee and no long-term contract makes software costs predictable.
- ·Less manual data entry. Master data and order sheets come into the system automatically via the ECC and AI import, instead of being entered line by line.
- ·AI built directly into the system. The included AI assistant speeds up texts, analytics and article maintenance directly in the interface, not in a separate tool.
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.
- ·Store control: Store balancing, automatic merchandise distribution, size balancing between locations and transfers. If one store sells a pair that another still stocks, the balancing is suggested.
- ·Purchasing and replenishment: Pre-orders and reorders, goods receipt with target/actual comparison, order suggestions based on sell-through rate and reorder level.
- ·Stocktaking via mobile device: Guided stocktaking with mobile devices, variance lists, stock valuation and finalization. Fast, traceable and audit-proof.
- ·Customer loyalty at the POS: Customer cards, vouchers, gift cards, deposits and goods reservation are part of it. Parking a receipt, exchanges and reprinting receipts take just a few clicks.
- ·Shipping: Pick lists, packing stations, and shipping labels for DHL, DPD, and UPS with rule-based carrier routing.
- ·In-depth analytics and DATEV: Bestsellers and slow sellers, stock coverage, age structure, size and price breakdown, staff and supplier revenue, year-on-year comparison, plus a daily dashboard and DATEV export for the tax advisor.
- ·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.
- ·Local data storage on request: By default, operation is in German data centres, GDPR-compliant. If your data should be kept locally, that is possible on request.
Transparent pricing
from a €50 base fee per month
plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal. Additional packages from €100 per month.
- ·Store revenue, the number of locations and the number of employees play no role.
- ·Cancel monthly, no setup fee.
- ·AI assistant with a fair usage allowance included.
- ·Online selling as an optional add-on, purely usage-based, available on request.
30 days free, start with your email address, without payment details. The trial period ends automatically, no contract commitment.
How to switch from Sontec to DezemberHub
A system switch that doesn't feel like one: data migration from Sontec 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.
Who DezemberHub suits
DezemberHub is a good fit if
- ·you want a fixed monthly price with no long-term contract.
- ·you want to work from several locations without your own server.
- ·you want a built-in AI assistant to take the work out of master data and order sheets.
- ·you want to test in parallel with real data at your own pace before switching.
It is best to see for yourself whether DezemberHub fits your workflows. Take a closer look at the individual building blocks: ERP system, POS and AI assistant.
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Frequently asked questions about the Sontec successor and alternative
Is there a successor to the Sontec B4WIN inventory management?
To our knowledge there is no official successor to the B4WIN software from Sontec Systemhaus GmbH. DezemberHub is a modern ERP system with POS for specialist shoe and fashion retail with inventory management (sizes and widths), store balancing and automatic merchandise distribution, stocktaking via mobile device, a TSE-compliant POS with vouchers and customer cards, and analytics such as bestsellers, slow sellers and stock coverage. DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to Sontec.
What is the best alternative to the Sontec B4WIN inventory management for footwear retail?
DezemberHub is a modern ERP system with POS for specialist shoe and fashion retail and covers the same core areas as the Sontec B4WIN ERP system: inventory management with sizes and widths, a TSE-compliant POS, branch features, purchasing, shipping and analytics. The difference lies in the model: operation without your own server in the store instead of a local installation, a fixed monthly price from a €50 base fee, cancellable monthly, AI assistant included and data migration included in the price. You can test free for 30 days with no obligation.
Which features does DezemberHub offer for footwear and fashion retail?
For day-to-day work in the industry, DezemberHub brings: article management with size grid and ECC master data, store balancing and automatic merchandise distribution, size balancing, stocktaking via mobile device with variance lists and stock valuation, analytics such as bestsellers, slow sellers, stock coverage, age structure and size breakdown, and a TSE-compliant POS with vouchers, gift cards, deposit, reservation, customer cards and a receipt-parking function. On top of that come DATEV export and shipping labels for DHL, DPD and UPS.
What does DezemberHub cost?
DezemberHub comes in plans from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal. 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 test DezemberHub free and with no obligation?
Yes. You test DezemberHub free for 30 days with your real data. To get started, your email address is enough, without payment details, and the trial period ends automatically, with no contract commitment. Your existing Sontec installation keeps running unchanged in the meantime, so you can compare in parallel at your own pace.
Can I migrate my data from Sontec?
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.
Does my POS hardware from the Sontec installation work with DezemberHub?
Usually yes. Common receipt printers, scanners and cash drawers, as typically found in Sontec installations, can continue to be used with DezemberHub. The best way to check this is directly in the free trial with your own devices. We support you during setup and show you how everything works before you go live.
Does the DezemberHub POS work without internet?
Yes. The POS is TSE-compliant and offline-capable. Processing sales, printing receipts, and managing stock all work even if the connection drops briefly. End-of-day closing takes only minutes.
Can I keep my data locally with DezemberHub?
Yes. By default DezemberHub is operated in German data centres, GDPR-compliant. If you prefer to keep your data locally, that is possible on request. Just get in touch and we'll set it up to suit you.
Is DezemberHub an official successor to Sontec?
No, DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to Sontec or Sontec Systemhaus GmbH. The names Sontec and B4WIN are used here solely to identify the products mentioned.
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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.