When choosing ERP software, one of the most critical questions is: cloud or desktop? In this guide, we compare both approaches honestly.

Desktop ERP — Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Works without internet
• One-time licence fee

Cons:

• High upgrade costs
• Remote access is cumbersome
• Requires internal server maintenance
• Backup responsibility falls on the business

Cloud ERP Advantages

| Criterion | Desktop | Cloud (ISAR) | |-----------|---------|--------------| | Access | Single device | Any device, anywhere | | Updates | Manual, paid | Automatic, included | | Backups | Company responsibility | Automatic, daily | | Upfront cost | High | Low (monthly subscription) | | Scalability | Fixed | Instant | | GDPR compliance | Difficult | Built-in |

ISAR's Cloud Model

ISAR is hosted on Luxembourg infrastructure with a 99.9% uptime SLA.

• 🔒 TLS encryption — all data protected in transit
• 📦 Daily backups — zero risk of data loss
• 🌍 10 language support — your team can work from anywhere
• 📱 Mobile-friendly — full access from tablet and phone

Conclusion

For a growing SME, cloud ERP is both more cost-effective and more reliable in the long run. Try it free for 14 days →