CSB-System vs Harel ERP Agroalimentaire vs iNECTA Food vs Xentral
CSB-System is industry-specific ERP software from CSB-System SE of Germany for food and beverage producers, plus chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and trade. Hello Harel is a French cloud ERP for small and mid-sized food producers, wholesalers and craft food businesses. iNECTA Food ERP is cloud enterprise software for food and beverage manufacturers, processors, distributors and traders. Xentral is a cloud ERP for small and mid-sized commerce businesses in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands. All four are listed under Food & Beverage ERP. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, audience and company background.
Key differences
price
On price, Harel ERP Agroalimentaire at EUR 49 per user per month (excluding VAT); Xentral at EUR 99 per month. These figures are not directly comparable because the currency or billing basis is not the same. CSB-System and iNECTA Food do not publish a starting price.
audience
Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: CSB-System: Meat and fish processors; Harel ERP Agroalimentaire: French food manufacturers and processors; iNECTA Food: Food and beverage manufacturers and processors; Xentral: Growing food and drink brands selling online and to retail.
company background
By headquarters, CSB-System (Geilenkirchen, Germany), Harel ERP Agroalimentaire (Vaucresson, France), iNECTA Food (New York, United States) and Xentral (Augsburg, Germany).
Side by side
| Field | CSB-System | Harel ERP Agroalimentaire | iNECTA Food | Xentral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | CSB-System is industry-specific ERP software from CSB-System SE of Germany for food and beverage producers, plus chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and trade. | Hello Harel is a French cloud ERP for small and mid-sized food producers, wholesalers and craft food businesses. | iNECTA Food ERP is cloud enterprise software for food and beverage manufacturers, processors, distributors and traders. | Xentral is a cloud ERP for small and mid-sized commerce businesses in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands. |
| Best for | Meat and fish processors; Bakeries, dairies, beverage and confectionery makers; Small food producers; Multi-plant groups | French food manufacturers and processors; Bakeries, caterers, butchers, dairies and fresh-produce firms; Growing small and mid-sized food companies | Food and beverage manufacturers and processors; Food distributors, wholesalers and traders; Businesses already on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central | Growing food and drink brands selling online and to retail; Food makers with their own production; Merchants with 10 to 250 employees |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Subscription per user | Quote only | Subscription per plan |
| Starting price | Not published | EUR 49 per user per month (excluding VAT) | Not published | EUR 99 per month |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published | Not published | No |
| Free trial | Not published | Yes | Not published | Yes |
| Contract | Not published | None ("sans engagement", per the vendor) | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Not published | Web | Web | Web |
| Countries | Not published | France | Canada, United States | Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland |
| Languages | Not published | French | Not published | Dutch, English, German |
| Number of integrations | Not published | 21 | 7 | 29 |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Customs AEO, Halal certificate, Information Security certificate (standard not named) | HACCP and IFS support, EC 178/2002 (traceability regulation), as claimed by the vendor | Cloud-based on Microsoft Azure; Microsoft gold partner (per vendor) | Not published |
| Founded | 1977 | Not published | 2001 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Geilenkirchen, Germany | Vaucresson, France | New York, United States | Augsburg, Germany |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by CSB-System
CSB-System does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.
Named only by Harel ERP Agroalimentaire
- Brevo
- Chorus Pro
- Dimpl
- FoodoMarket
- Fullsoon
- GCollect
- Hello EDI
- Kimayo
- Mailgun
- Mailjet
- Orderlion
- Prestachef
and 8 moreshow fewer
- PrestaShop
- Qualipad
- Rungismarket.com
- Smartsupp
- StoqueMarket
- SystemPay
- Urssaf HomePlus
- Yokitup
Named only by iNECTA Food
- DocuSign
- Genesis
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- USDA nutrient data
Named only by Xentral
- AGICAP
- Amainvoice
- BigCommerce
- BMD
- Datev
- DHL
- DPD
- eBay
- EDI
- GLS
- Hubspot
- Kaufland
and 14 moreshow fewer
- Klarna
- Lidl
- Mollie
- Netto
- Otto
- Payone
- PayPal
- Penny
- Sendcloud
- Shopware
- Slack
- Stripe
- Taxdoo
- UPS
Which to choose
CSB-System
Choose CSB-System if you fit its listed audience: Meat and fish processors; Bakeries, dairies, beverage and confectionery makers; Small food producers.
Weaker fit: Restaurants and cafes. CSB-System is built for production and trade businesses in process industries, not for restaurant operations.
Harel ERP Agroalimentaire
Choose Harel ERP Agroalimentaire if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: French food manufacturers and processors; Bakeries, caterers, butchers, dairies and fresh-produce firms; Growing small and mid-sized food companies.
iNECTA Food
Choose iNECTA Food if you fit its listed audience: Food and beverage manufacturers and processors; Food distributors, wholesalers and traders; Businesses already on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Our profile lists a weaker fit: Restaurants and other food service outlets: the product is aimed at manufacturers, distributors and traders, and is sold through a paid requirements workshop and implementation project.
Xentral
Choose Xentral if you are in one of these groups: Growing food and drink brands selling online and to retail; Food makers with their own production; Merchants with 10 to 250 employees.
Less suited to: Restaurants and cafes: Xentral describes an ERP for commerce and food retail (orders, warehouse, shipping, EDI) and lists no restaurant features such as table service or kitchen screens.
What we could not confirm
CSB-System
- Any price or licence model
- Named third-party integrations
- Which platforms and browsers the software supports beyond a cloud version
- Interface languages (the group page says 25, without listing them)
- Countries where it is sold, beyond the vendor's '50 countries'
- What the Information Security certificate refers to
Harel ERP Agroalimentaire
- Customer names
- Consistent founding year: two pages give 2007 and 2014
- Customer count: pages say both over 100 and over 150
- Contract renewal terms
- Security certifications and hosting details beyond Gandi hosting
- Availability outside France
iNECTA Food
- Any price or per-user licence fee
- Contract length
- Legal entity name and registration
- Funding and headcount
- Certifications beyond the Microsoft partnership claim
- Interface languages
Xentral
- Contract term and notice period
- Funding round amounts and dates (investors named, no amounts)
- Security certifications
- Whether EDI connections are included in every plan
- Native iOS or Android app names
Go further
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
CSB-System, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: module overviewhttps://www.csb.com/en/the-erp-from-the-industry-specialist
- ERP packages and positioninghttps://www.csb.com/en/solutions/erp
- Basic ERP and package comparisonhttps://www.csb.com/en/solutions/erp/csb-basic-erp
- Industry ERP and package comparisonhttps://www.csb.com/en/solutions/erp/csb-industry-erp
- Food and beverage industrieshttps://www.csb.com/en/industries/food-beverages
- Meat industry processeshttps://www.csb.com/en/industries/meat
- AI and visionhttps://www.csb.com/en/solutions/ai-vision
- Company facts and officeshttps://www.csb.com/en/about-csb
- Group, countries, employees, portfoliohttps://www.csb.com/en/about-csb/group-of-companies
- History and first customershttps://www.csb.com/en/about-csb/history-of-csb
- Founder and managementhttps://www.csb.com/en/about-csb/csb-management
- Certificateshttps://www.csb.com/en/about-csb/awards-and-certificates
- Customer storyhttps://www.csb.com/en/stories/details/egger-gemuesebau
Harel ERP Agroalimentaire, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Food-industry ERP page, company claimshttps://www.helloharel.com/agroalimentaire/
- Plans and priceshttps://www.helloharel.com/tarifs/
- Ecosystem of modules and integrationshttps://www.helloharel.com/ecosysteme/
- Manufacturing modulehttps://www.helloharel.com/fonctionnalites/fabrication/
- Legal entity and addresshttps://www.helloharel.com/mentions-legales/
iNECTA Food, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Product page: capabilitieshttps://www.inecta.com/food-erp
- Licensing and sales processhttps://www.inecta.com/how-to-buy-licensing
- Founding and Microsoft partnershiphttps://www.inecta.com/about
- Offices and supporthttps://www.inecta.com/contact
- Customershttps://www.inecta.com/customer-stories
- EDIhttps://www.inecta.com/edi-connect-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central
Xentral, reviewed 29 September 2026
- German food pagehttps://xentral.com/de/solutions/lebensmittel
- English food and beverage page, FAQhttps://xentral.com/en/solutions/food-beverage
- Plans and priceshttps://xentral.com/en/pricing
- Integration listhttps://xentral.com/en/integrations
- Company factshttps://xentral.com/en/we-are-xentral
- Warehouse and inventory apphttps://xentral.com/en/erp/warehouse-management
- Site languageshttps://xentral.com/sitemap.xml