Alternative to TANSS
IDA as an alternative to TANSS
TANSS is an established German software for system houses. IDA offers a modern, browser-based platform with transparent pricing - everything included, no module packages.
Fair play: TANSS is a proven German solution for IT service providers.
TANSS and IDA compared
| TANSS | IDA | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting & GDPR | German provider | Built and hosted in Germany, GDPR |
| Pricing model | Modules and packages | One price, everything included |
| Interface | Established | Modern, browser-based, no installation |
| Getting started | Quote | 30-day trial |
| Commercial side | Present, scope depends on the module package | Quote, invoice including e-invoicing, warehouse, purchasing, banking and accounting export in the same system |
Stated to the best of our knowledge; the vendors current information is what counts.
Which fits whom?
When TANSS fits
TANSS is a good choice if you want long-established German software for system houses with well-worn workflows and want to model deeply interlocked, grown processes.
When IDA is the better choice
IDA fits when you want a modern, purely browser-based platform with no local installation, transparent pricing (everything included instead of module packages) and a quick start - ready in minutes.
Moving over: Moving over: customers, contacts and contracts are created in IDA, tickets run immediately through the email integration. Thanks to the trial you migrate in parallel and switch when everything fits.
Questions about IDA as a TANSS alternative
Is IDA a German solution like TANSS?
Yes. IDA is developed and hosted in Germany by S³ IT GmbH, is German-language throughout and GDPR-compliant.
Do I have to install anything?
No. IDA is a pure web platform (PWA) - no local server installation, usable in the browser immediately and installable as an app if you want.
How does the pricing compare?
IDA has one price without module packages: 29 EUR per named user and 59 EUR per pool licence per month, all functions included. No assembling individual modules.
Does IDA cover the usual system house functions?
Yes: tickets, customers and contracts with SLA and budget, time tracking, inventory, reports, a customer portal and a wiki - plus the commercial side with quotes, invoices, warehouse, purchasing, banking and accounting export, and integrations to monitoring, backup and security.
Can I try IDA without obligation?
Yes, free for 30 days.