Mid-market (cross-industry)
Haufe X360
DACH cloud ERP focused on finance, controlling and projects.
4,5avg. of 2 portals- Price
- Minimum booking approx. €449/month
- Company size
- Upper mid-market, approx. 50–1,000 employees
- Deployment
- Cloud (SaaS)
- Hosting
- DE (Azure)
Haufe Group (technology base: Acumatica) · founded Market launch 2020; renamed Haufe X360 in 2021 · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany · Haufe Group approx. 2,700 (X360 unit not separately disclosed) employees
Last editorial review: July 2026How we rate
In short
Haufe X360 is a cloud-native ERP based on Acumatica, sold and implemented via partners. Billing is resource-based (by booked functions, users and interfaces) rather than strictly per user, with a minimum booking amount of €449/month. Ideal for the upper German mid-market (from ~10 users) looking for a scalable cloud ERP with partner support.
What is Haufe X360?
Haufe X360 is a cloud-based, modular ERP system for the upper mid-market. Technically, it is the German localization of the Acumatica cloud ERP from the USA, which was first introduced in 2020 as lexbizz and renamed Haufe X360 in 2021. The solution is operated on Microsoft Azure in German data centers. It combines the mature Acumatica platform with German compliance and the expertise of the Haufe Group from Freiburg im Breisgau.
As a full-featured cloud ERP, Haufe X360 maps financial accounting and controlling, inventory management, CRM, production, service and projects in a connected way within one system. This is supplemented by document management and reporting via Power BI. It is therefore aimed primarily at growing, process-oriented mid-market companies from manufacturing and mechanical engineering, wholesale and trade, as well as at project- and service-oriented service providers. The typical target size is around 50 to 1,000 employees.
In the market, Haufe X360 positions itself as an established DACH cloud ERP between heavyweight systems like SAP and NetSuite on the one hand and small solutions on the other. Backed by the owner-led Haufe Group and the international Acumatica platform, it combines high functional depth with comparatively attractive value for money. In 2024 it was recognized as 'ERP System of the Year' in the wholesale category.
Who is Haufe X360 for?
Growing, process-oriented mid-market companies in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, wholesale/trade and project-/service-oriented services.
- Growing mid-market companies (50–1,000 employees) moving out of isolated solutions
- Production/mechanical engineering companies with more complex processes
- Trade/wholesale and project-/service-oriented service providers
Less suited for: Micro/very small companies (costs/complexity too high) · Large corporations with highly complex global structures (rather SAP)
Suitability profile
How strongly Haufe X360 covers the typical areas of use – our editorial assessment at a glance.
- E-commerce & retail
- strong
- Manufacturing & production
- specialist
- Services & projects
- specialist
- International reach
- strong
- DACH compliance
- specialist
Scale 0–3, a curated editorial assessment for selection advice. The ERP finder uses the same axes for your personal match.
Industries & use cases
Haufe X360 is typically used in these industries and areas of application:
Features & modules
Integrations & interfaces
Haufe X360 is based on the Acumatica platform and offers more than 60 certified integrations via the Acumatica Marketplace as well as open REST, SOAP and OData interfaces. ISV partners and connectors cover e-commerce, CRM, BI, DMS and accounting.
Office & Business Intelligence
CRM
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
Document Management & E-Invoicing
Accounting & Tax
Shipping & Logistics
Interfaces & API: Open REST, SOAP and OData interfaces of the Acumatica platform plus certified connectors via the Acumatica Marketplace.
Strengths & weaknesses
Strengths
- Genuine cloud ERP with a full-featured mobile app
- High modularity and functional depth (especially manufacturing/mechanical engineering, trade)
- Open APIs and a large integration/marketplace ecosystem (Acumatica)
- Strong German compliance: GoBD, DATEV, e-invoicing, DE hosting
- Good value for money vs. SAP/NetSuite
Weaknesses
- Complex entry/onboarding; time-consuming implementation
- Adapting workflows/reports requires know-how or a partner
- CRM rather basic; pricing/licensing model perceived as confusing
- Strong dependence on implementation partners; support partly in English
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Haufe X360 in comparison
Pick a system to compare it directly with Haufe X360 – from price and company size through the suitability profile to the average rating.
| Haufe X360 | weclapp | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Minimum booking approx. €449/month | from €39/user/month |
| Company size | Upper mid-market, approx. 50–1,000 employees | SMEs, startups and small businesses (roughly 1 to ~1,000 employees) |
| Deployment | Cloud (SaaS) | Cloud (SaaS) |
| Hosting | DE (Azure) | DE (ISO 27001) |
| Origin | Germany (platform: USA) | Germany |
| E-commerce | ||
| Manufacturing | ||
| Services | ||
| International | ||
| DACH compliance | ||
| Avg. rating | 4,5 | 4,0 |
Suitability values 0–3 (curated editorial assessment); rating as the average across linked third-party portals.
What does Haufe X360 cost?
What Haufe X360 ultimately costs depends on edition, billing model, add-on modules and implementation effort – the entry price alone says little about the total cost. The overview below makes both transparent.
Entry price
Minimum booking approx. €449/month
SaaS subscription, resource-/function-based (not purely per named user)
Billing & pricing model
Resource-based SaaS model: costs by booked functions, number of users and ISV interfaces (base license per user); minimum booking amount €449/month. No public fixed prices – quote via partner.
Plans & editions
| Plan | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum booking | from ~€449/month | Resource-/function-based; you pay only for booked modules, modular and scalable |
| Trade | from ~€89/user (on request) | ERP for wholesale/retail, individually configured |
| E-Commerce | from ~€109/user (on request) | Online trade with shop connection |
| Production | from ~€118/user (on request) | Manufacturing incl. integration into the core processes |
Further cost factors (TCO)
Beyond the subscription, these items determine the total cost – we have compiled them for Haufe X360:
- Implementation
- Implementation, training and support via the ERP partner, billed individually depending on industry and requirements.
- Add-on modules
- Function modules bookable individually (financial accounting & controlling, CRM, inventory management, production, service, project controlling, etc.); prices on request.
Support, contract & operations of Haufe X360
Whether Haufe X360 proves itself in day-to-day use depends – alongside features and price – heavily on operations, support and the contract model. We have compiled how Haufe X360 is provided, which service levels and support channels apply, under which contract and trial terms you get started, and how far the system scales with your company.
Contract & trial
Before you commit, trial period, term and exit matter: this is how you get started with Haufe X360 – and get out again if in doubt.
- Free trial
- No free trial version; instead a free initial consultation and an individual product demo.
- Operating model
- Cloud-native (SaaS) on Microsoft Azure in German data centers (ISO 27001); no on-premise option.
Support & service levels
In day-to-day operation, how well you get help matters. Haufe X360 supports its customers through these channels, languages and response times.
- Channels
- Support via the ERP partner; initial contact with Haufe via the contact form. No direct support channels on the vendor's page.
- Training
- Training via the ERP partner (billed separately).
Scalability & limits
An ERP should grow with the company. This is how Haufe X360 behaves with a rising number of users, multiple tenants and at its technical limits.
- Users
- Target group SMEs from 10 to 250+ employees; optimal results from around 10 users.
- Growth path
- High scalability – the system grows with the company (Acumatica base).
Haufe X360 in the DACH region
Compliance requirements differ by country – DATEV/GoBD in Germany, FinanzOnline/RKSV in Austria, VAT/QR invoice in Switzerland. This is how Haufe X360 performs across the three markets:
Hosting & data protection
Microsoft Azure, exclusively German data centers; GDPR, ISO 27001; no private/hybrid cloud.
DATEV
Integrated DATEV export and interface to DATEV Unternehmen online.
GoBD
GoBD-compliant bookkeeping and document storage (confirmed/certified in 2024).
E-invoicing (XRechnung / ZUGFeRD)
XRechnung and ZUGFeRD inbound and outbound (PEPPOL via partner solutions such as d.velop).
Language & support
German-language interface and localization; support partly in English (Acumatica base).
Onboarding & implementation
- Duration
- approx. 2–3 months (SMEs) to 6–9 months (full project); fast-track possible from ~15 days
- Partner
- exclusively via certified Haufe X360 implementation partners
- Cost
- implementation, depending on scope, approx. €20,000–50,000
The rollout is project-based via certified partners who handle configuration, data migration and training.
Switching & migrating to Haufe X360
Rollout structured via certified partners; professional guidance recommended, as the start can be bumpy with complex processes without planning. Data migration and customization are time-intensive; as cloud-only, there is no need for your own server migration.
Verdict: is Haufe X360 worth it?
A powerful, modular cloud ERP for the upper German mid-market that combines the mature Acumatica platform with strong German compliance and DE hosting. It excels at functional depth and openness, but requires implementation effort and partner support.
Frequently asked questions about Haufe X360
How much does Haufe X360 cost?+
The minimum booking amount is around €449 per month. Billing is as a SaaS subscription, resource- and function-based, i.e. not purely per named user; user costs, depending on module scope, are around €49 to 240 per user according to secondary sources. Implementation, training and customization run separately via partners. Overall prices are usually calculated on request.
Which companies is Haufe X360 suitable for?+
The target group is the upper mid-market with about 50 to 1,000 employees, especially growing companies looking to replace isolated solutions. It is a particularly good fit for production and mechanical engineering businesses with more complex processes as well as for trade, wholesale and project- or service-oriented service providers. For micro and very small companies it is usually too costly and complex, and for large corporations with highly complex global structures it is rather too lightweight.
Is Haufe X360 DATEV-capable and GoBD-compliant?+
Yes. Haufe X360 offers an integrated DATEV export as well as an interface to DATEV Unternehmen online. The bookkeeping and document storage are GoBD-compliant and were confirmed or certified accordingly in 2024. The system thus covers central requirements of German compliance.
Does Haufe X360 support e-invoicing?+
Yes. Haufe X360 processes XRechnung and ZUGFeRD both inbound and outbound. Sending via the PEPPOL network is possible through partner solutions such as d.velop. The common electronic invoice formats are thus covered.
Where is the data hosted?+
Operations run on Microsoft Azure exclusively in German data centers. The solution meets GDPR requirements and is ISO 27001 certified. Private or hybrid cloud variants are not offered – Haufe X360 is a pure cloud ERP.
What are the biggest weaknesses of Haufe X360?+
Entry and onboarding are considered complex, and the implementation is time-consuming. Adapting workflows and reports requires know-how or a partner, creating a strong dependence on implementation partners. The CRM is designed rather as a basic function, the pricing and licensing model is sometimes perceived as confusing, and due to the Acumatica base, support is partly provided in English.
Haufe X360 or an alternative?+
Haufe X360 plays to its strengths in functional depth, open APIs and German compliance especially in the upper mid-market and offers good value for money compared to SAP or NetSuite. For very small companies, however, costs and complexity are often too high, and leaner solutions are a better fit here. Large corporations with highly complex global structures, on the other hand, are better served by SAP.
Is Haufe X360 right for you?
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