ProAlpha is the German mid-market ERP for manufacturing and wholesale. NeoDonkey is the zero-cost alternative for companies that need core ERP.
| Feature | NeoDonkey | ProAlpha |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Year TCO (50 users) | €0 | €210,000 - €420,000 |
| Per-user monthly cost | None | €70 - €140/user |
| Manufacturing | Not included | Deep MRP, scheduling |
| Wholesale/distribution | Basic inventory | Advanced WMS, logistics |
| Implementation time | Under 1 hour | 4-8 months |
| Data location | Your browser / server | ProAlpha Cloud or on-prem |
| Customization | Open source (any change) | Proprietary tools |
| Exit cost | €0 | Data extraction fees |
ProAlpha has deep German compliance and mid-market manufacturing/wholesale expertise. NeoDonkey is for companies that need core ERP without the complexity. If you're a German manufacturer or wholesaler with 50-500 employees, ProAlpha is the safer choice. If you're smaller or want zero cost, NeoDonkey works.
Yes, for basic inventory and order management. But if you need advanced warehouse management, logistics, and multi-location inventory, you'll need dedicated WMS software alongside NeoDonkey.