CSB-System 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. 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 three are listed under Food & Beverage ERP. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, audience and company background.
Key differences
price
Xentral publishes a starting price of EUR 99 per month. CSB-System and iNECTA Food do not publish a starting price.
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: CSB-System: Meat and fish processors; iNECTA Food: Food and beverage manufacturers and processors; Xentral: Growing food and drink brands selling online and to retail.
company background
CSB-System was founded in 1977, iNECTA Food in 2001 and Xentral in 2017. By headquarters, CSB-System (Geilenkirchen, Germany), iNECTA Food (New York, United States) and Xentral (Augsburg, Germany).
Side by side
| Field | CSB-System | 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. | 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 | 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 | Quote only | Subscription per plan |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published | EUR 99 per month |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published | No |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Contract | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Not published | Web | Web |
| Countries | Not published | Canada, United States | Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | Dutch, English, German |
| Number of integrations | Not published | 7 | 29 |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Customs AEO, Halal certificate, Information Security certificate (standard not named) | Cloud-based on Microsoft Azure; Microsoft gold partner (per vendor) | Not published |
| Founded | 1977 | 2001 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Geilenkirchen, Germany | New York, United States | Augsburg, Germany |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 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 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.
Our profile lists a weaker fit: Restaurants and cafes. CSB-System is built for production and trade businesses in process industries, not for restaurant operations.
iNECTA Food
Choose iNECTA Food if you are in one of these groups: Food and beverage manufacturers and processors; Food distributors, wholesalers and traders; Businesses already on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
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 your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: 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
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
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