Migrate your Herbst Insight ERP data
Irish SME-focused ERP with integrated accounting, CRM, HR, and distribution modules on a SaaS delivery model. Built for businesses that want a single connected system without enterprise-scale complexity.
In its favor
Why people choose Herbst Insight ERP
The signal that keeps Herbst Insight ERP on the shortlist. Sourced from G2, Capterra, and customer scoping calls.
Ireland-specific ERP with localised tax, payroll, and compliance handling — relevant for Irish SMEs (5–1000+ employees, €3M+ turnover) that prefer a domestic vendor.
Industry modules for Distribution, Oil, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quarry, Agri/Food, and Recycling — workflows tuned to Irish trade verticals rather than generic ERP templates.
Mobile companion apps — Herbst Jobber for shop-floor clock-in and job status, Herbst Trucker for proof of delivery via E-dockets — replace paper-based field workflows.
Integrated POS module gives real-time stock and sales information for distributors and retailers.
Local reseller and consultant network in Ireland (Hybrid TP, CIT Software, myERP, Eagle Software) offers in-country implementation and support.
No public pricing — quotes are sales-led through Herbst Software or its reseller network.
Ireland-centric — multinational SMEs operating outside Ireland may find international support and localisation thinner than NetSuite or Sage Intacct.
Limited public API documentation — extraction requires reseller or vendor engagement.
Smaller third-party developer/integrator ecosystem compared to mainstream cloud ERPs.
Companies scaling beyond mid-market complexity (multi-entity consolidation, IFRS reporting at scale) typically migrate to NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or SAP.
Reasons to switch
Why people leave Herbst Insight ERP
The recurring reasons buyers give for replacing Herbst Insight ERP. Presented as facts, not knocks.
Platform scorecard
Strengths, weaknesses, and where Herbst Insight ERP fits
Grades across six dimensions, plus a SWOT-style view of where the platform shines and where it falls short.
SWOT — strengths, weaknesses, and use-case fit
Strengths
Weaknesses
Where it works
Where it struggles
Pricing tiers
Herbst Insight ERP pricing overview
Herbst Insight ERP does not publish pricing on the herbstsoftware.com site. Quotes are sales-led through Herbst Software directly or via its Irish reseller network (Hybrid TP, CIT Software, myERP, Eagle Software). Pricing depends on module mix (finance, manufacturing, distribution, POS, mobile apps), user count, and industry vertical. Implementation engagement is typically priced separately.
Custom (sales-led)
Tier 1 of 1
Not publicly disclosed
What's included
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What gets migrated
Herbst Insight ERP object support
Object-by-object support for Herbst Insight ERP migrations. Per-pair details surface during scoping.
Customers
Fully supportedThe Customers entity in Herbst Insight ERP holds billing, shipping, and contact details in a single master record. We map field names directly and preserve any associated credit-limit or payment-term values during import.
Suppliers (Vendors)
Fully supportedSuppliers store address, banking, and purchasing terms. We handle the vendor hierarchy if one exists and preserve any open PO references attached to the account.
Items (Products)
Fully supportedItems carry pricing, cost, stock-control settings, and BOM data for manufacturing variants. We map the primary SKU and any variant attributes to the destination schema.
Chart of Accounts
Fully supportedThe COA is fully exportable and re-importable via the ledger structure. We preserve account codes, names, and posting-level flags. Tax codes are handled as separate mapping entities.
Open AP / Open AR
Mapping requiredOpen payables and receivables must be migrated as balanced header-level records with line-item detail to maintain referential integrity. We flag any orphaned lines and require explicit account mapping confirmation before loading.
Sales Orders and Purchase Orders
Mapping requiredOrder history is exportable but complex. We extract header status, line items, and fulfillment links. Partial or voided orders require value-mapping decisions during scoping.
Inventory (Stock)
Mapping requiredStock records include location, batch, and serial number fields that vary by warehouse configuration. We harmonize multi-warehouse stock records and validate bin-level data against the destination system.
Users and Owner Assignment
Mapping requiredUser records include role assignments and access permissions that do not map 1:1 to most destination systems. We extract the user list and flag permission fields that require manual reconfiguration.
Custom Fields and Properties
Mapping requiredHerbst Insight ERP allows custom fields within modules. We catalog all custom field definitions during discovery and map them to equivalent destination fields or store them as fallback properties.
Documents and Attachments
Not in this platformBinary document storage (invoices PDFs, images, documents) is not accessible via standard export tools. We recommend exporting metadata and references separately and handling document transfer via the Herbst Web Portal or direct database access if available.
Payroll Records
Mapping requiredPayroll history including pay rates, deduction codes, and payroll runs is stored in a separate module. Due to country-specific compliance requirements, we migrate payroll summaries and effective-dated compensation records with explicit customer sign-off on jurisdiction rules.
Time and Attendance
Mapping requiredTime entries and attendance logs are stored separately from HR records. We map timesheet data to the destination HRMS or payroll system and flag any integration dependencies on the Herbst Time and Attendance module.
| Object | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Customers | Fully supported | The Customers entity in Herbst Insight ERP holds billing, shipping, and contact details in a single master record. We map field names directly and preserve any associated credit-limit or payment-term values during import. |
| Suppliers (Vendors) | Fully supported | Suppliers store address, banking, and purchasing terms. We handle the vendor hierarchy if one exists and preserve any open PO references attached to the account. |
| Items (Products) | Fully supported | Items carry pricing, cost, stock-control settings, and BOM data for manufacturing variants. We map the primary SKU and any variant attributes to the destination schema. |
| Chart of Accounts | Fully supported | The COA is fully exportable and re-importable via the ledger structure. We preserve account codes, names, and posting-level flags. Tax codes are handled as separate mapping entities. |
| Open AP / Open AR | Mapping required | Open payables and receivables must be migrated as balanced header-level records with line-item detail to maintain referential integrity. We flag any orphaned lines and require explicit account mapping confirmation before loading. |
| Sales Orders and Purchase Orders | Mapping required | Order history is exportable but complex. We extract header status, line items, and fulfillment links. Partial or voided orders require value-mapping decisions during scoping. |
| Inventory (Stock) | Mapping required | Stock records include location, batch, and serial number fields that vary by warehouse configuration. We harmonize multi-warehouse stock records and validate bin-level data against the destination system. |
| Users and Owner Assignment | Mapping required | User records include role assignments and access permissions that do not map 1:1 to most destination systems. We extract the user list and flag permission fields that require manual reconfiguration. |
| Custom Fields and Properties | Mapping required | Herbst Insight ERP allows custom fields within modules. We catalog all custom field definitions during discovery and map them to equivalent destination fields or store them as fallback properties. |
| Documents and Attachments | Not in this platform | Binary document storage (invoices PDFs, images, documents) is not accessible via standard export tools. We recommend exporting metadata and references separately and handling document transfer via the Herbst Web Portal or direct database access if available. |
| Payroll Records | Mapping required | Payroll history including pay rates, deduction codes, and payroll runs is stored in a separate module. Due to country-specific compliance requirements, we migrate payroll summaries and effective-dated compensation records with explicit customer sign-off on jurisdiction rules. |
| Time and Attendance | Mapping required | Time entries and attendance logs are stored separately from HR records. We map timesheet data to the destination HRMS or payroll system and flag any integration dependencies on the Herbst Time and Attendance module. |
Gotchas
What to watch for in Herbst Insight ERP migrations
Issues we've hit on past Herbst Insight ERP migrations, tagged by severity. FlitStack AI handles every one — surfacing them up front because buyer engineering teams want to know.
Herbst does not publish public API documentation or rate limits
Herbst Web Portal exports are module-scoped, not transactional graphs
SaaS hosting means migration windows depend on vendor co-operation
Payroll module migration requires jurisdiction-specific sign-off
| Severity | Issue |
|---|---|
| High | Herbst does not publish public API documentation or rate limits |
| Medium | Herbst Web Portal exports are module-scoped, not transactional graphs |
| Medium | SaaS hosting means migration windows depend on vendor co-operation |
| Low | Payroll module migration requires jurisdiction-specific sign-off |
Leaving Herbst Insight ERP?
Where Herbst Insight ERP customers move next
6 destinations Herbst Insight ERP can migrate to.
How a Herbst Insight ERP migration works
Four steps, Herbst Insight ERP-specific
Connect
Not publicly documented — confirmed during scoping with Herbst Software or its reseller into Herbst Insight ERP. Scopes limited to read-only on the data we move.
Map
We translate Herbst Insight ERP-specific structures (custom fields, objects, value lists) to the destination's model.
Sample
Test with a 50–200 record subset to validate Herbst Insight ERP quirks before production.
Migrate
Full migration with Herbst Insight ERP rate-limit handling. Rollback available throughout.
FAQ
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