Italian vs international ERPs: which to choose for your SME

Choosing the ERP is the tech decision most impacting an SME for the next 5-10 years. 2026 market is split between Italian players (strong e-invoicing + tax) and international (strong scalability + AI). Here's how to decide.

The 4 main players

• TeamSystem (Italian): tax leader, great for accountants, modular ERP
• Zucchetti (Italian): strong HR + payroll, industry-specific solutions
• HubSpot (US): CRM-first, integrated marketing/sales, great B2B
• Salesforce (US): enterprise-grade, customisable, expensive

For what kind of SME

Realistic 2026 costs

• TeamSystem ALYANTE: €500-2,500/month based on modules
• Zucchetti: €300-2,000/month
• HubSpot Sales+Service Pro: €350-1,500/month
• Salesforce: €120-300/user/month (quickly high)

What to check before signing

• Native e-invoicing (vs add-on)
• Integration with your accountant
• APIs for custom integrations
• Migration support from current system
• Cancellation: minimum contract length
• Training included

Common selection mistakes

• Choosing only on price (then need expensive add-ons)
• Choosing only on current features (company grows, doesn't scale)
• No preliminary process assessment (ERP forces processes you don't have)
• Migration all in 1 month (guaranteed chaos)

Changing ERP after 3 years costs €30-100k. Worth taking 2-3 months to decide well first time.

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