JTL-Software review 2026
How good is JTL-Software really?
83/100 points
kosten.org editorial team
Last updated: 2026-10-30
83/100
Points
Based on published terms and features
JTL is one of the most widely used ERP systems in German-language e-commerce. The free JTL Start edition and the broad ecosystem make JTL attractive to ambitious retailers.
Highlights of our JTL-Software review
- JTL Start for €0
- Advanced from €99 a month (annual contract)
- Own shop
- POS system
Table of contents
1 Multichannel connection
26/30
Points
Amazon (incl. FBA), eBay, Kaufland, OTTO Market, Hood. Own JTL-Shop (cloud or self-hosted). Shopify, Shopware, WooCommerce via connectors. Orders via Amazon, eBay, Shopify or Shopware 6 are billed through order packages. Real-time stock synchronisation. Automatic price adjustment.
2 Inventory & warehouse
24/25
Points
Comprehensive warehouse management (multi-warehouse). Batch and serial number tracking. Stocktaking tools. Pick lists and packing table (JTL-WMS). Drop-shipping connection. Production orders. Bills of materials and variants. JTL-Fulfillment network for outsourcing.
3 Accounting & finance
19/25
Points
Invoices, credit notes and reminders automated. DATEV interface. Payment reconciliation (PayPal, Klarna, etc.). OSS-compliant VAT calculation. Export for tax advisers. Revenue account assignment. Open items management.
4 Price & plans
10/15
Points
JTL bills by edition (as of October 2026, according to jtl-software.com; the pricing page contains no VAT note, and these are business customer prices): JTL Start €0 (basic ERP and basic shop up to 500 items), Advanced €119 a month (€99 on an annual contract), Pro €369 (€329), Enterprise on request. Orders from JTL-Shop and till are free. For orders via Amazon, eBay, Shopify or Shopware 6 there are order packages: 100 orders €25, 250 orders €45, 500 orders €79, 1,000 orders €129, 2,500 orders €259, 5,000 orders €429, 10,000 orders €699 a month. Hosting and a service partner for set-up may also be needed.
5 Support & ecosystem
4/5
Points
Large service partner network (500+ partners). Community forum with 100,000+ posts. JTL Academy with training. Extensive documentation. Phone support (paid). Annual JTL-Connect conference.
Pros & cons at a glance
Pros
- Free JTL Start edition
- Large ecosystem
- Own shop + POS
- Fulfilment network
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Marketplace orders cost extra via order packages
- Higher editions from €99 a month
- Complex set-up
Conclusion: JTL-Software review
83/100
Very good (1.9)
JTL is particularly suited to ambitious retailers: the free JTL Start edition, the broad ecosystem and the scalability up to Enterprise are convincing. For marketplace sales, factor in the order packages (for example 500 orders €79) and possibly a higher edition.
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