Sighthem vs Netsis
Netsis is an established enterprise ERP, strong in accounting, e-transformation, manufacturing and local regulatory compliance. Sighthem focuses on foreign trade operations, CRM and AI. This page compares them honestly and explains why most trade teams run them together.
For a foreign trade team the right question is not "Netsis or Sighthem?" but "which one runs which layer?". Netsis is a mature ERP with deep accounting, finance, manufacturing and statutory e-transformation processes that has run in thousands of companies for years; accountant workflows, e-ledger and local regulatory compliance are strong here. Sighthem is not built to replace an accounting ERP but to run the domain-specific export layer end to end: proforma, Incoterms, L/C, HS codes/customs, lot and warehouse traceability, calls with live translation, and CRM. The table below shows where each tool is strongest; the goal is not to diminish either, but to clarify where each job is done.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Sighthem | Netsis |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Foreign trade operations platform (CRM + ERP operations + AI). | Enterprise ERP; broad scope across accounting, finance, manufacturing and e-transformation. |
| Accounting depth | Not a full accounting/e-ledger system; exports accounts, invoices and orders to accounting. | Strong: general ledger, finance, costing and accountant workflows are the core of the ERP. |
| Foreign trade depth | High and domain-native: Incoterms, proforma, HS codes, VAT refund, inward processing (IPR) tracking. | Foreign trade and import/export modules available; a demo is recommended for scope. |
| Letter of credit (L/C) | Native module: L/C and document tracking, date/deadline alerts, AI pre-check. | Not stated. |
| Customs / HS codes | Customs declaration and HS code management are embedded in the operations flow. | HS code management may exist within the foreign trade module; a demo is recommended for scope. |
| UBL-TR e-invoice | Produces UBL-TR XML, including export COMMERCIAL INVOICE from shipment, GİB-compliant. | Strong e-transformation: e-invoice, e-archive and e-ledger are a built-in part of the ERP. |
| Lot/expiry + multi-warehouse | Multi-warehouse, lot/expiry traceability, GS1 barcodes and FEFO picking; pallet/lot binding. | The ERP inventory/warehouse module is strong; lot and batch handling may be in scope, a demo is recommended. |
| CRM / communication (calls + live translation, WhatsApp) | Lead-to-collection CRM; in-browser calls with live translation, WhatsApp, campaigns, email discovery/verification. | A CRM module may be available; call live translation not stated. |
| Manufacturing / finance maturity | Operations-focused production and stock reservation; financial depth is left to the accounting ERP. | Strong: years of manufacturing, MRP and finance maturity proven in enterprise use. |
| Setup / onboarding | Self-serve SaaS; 14-day PRO free trial, no card required, transparent pricing. | Typically deployed via a partner/reseller with implementation and consulting. |
| Where it is best | Foreign trade operations + CRM + AI on one panel, end-to-end export flow. | Full accounting, finance, manufacturing and statutory e-transformation in one ERP. |
"Not stated" means no clear public vendor information was found for that capability; it does not mean the feature is absent. Data as of June 2026.
Complement, not replacement
This is not an either/or choice. The common and healthy setup is this: accounting, finance, e-ledger, production costing and statutory finance stay in a mature ERP like Netsis; while lead-to-collection trade operations, customer communication, calls with live translation, L/C and document tracking, customs/HS codes, lot/warehouse traceability and CRM run in Sighthem. Sighthem exports invoice, account and order data in standard formats and produces UBL-TR XML, so it feeds the accounting side rather than competing with it. By placing Sighthem's foreign-trade-native operations layer on top of Netsis's financial depth, a team gets the best of both worlds together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Sighthem and Netsis?
Netsis is an established enterprise ERP with deep accounting, finance, manufacturing and statutory e-transformation; accountant workflows and local regulatory compliance are strong. Sighthem focuses on foreign trade operations and CRM, offering domain needs like L/C, customs/HS codes, lot/warehouse traceability, calls with live translation and business-card OCR out of the box. Sighthem does not aim for full accounting depth.
Can I use both together, or does Sighthem replace Netsis?
Sighthem is designed to work alongside Netsis, not replace it. The common setup is: accounting, e-ledger and statutory finance stay in Netsis; trade operations, customer communication and CRM run in Sighthem. Sighthem exports accounts, products, orders and invoices in standard formats and produces UBL-TR XML for e-invoicing, feeding the accounting side.
Is Sighthem enough for full accounting and e-ledger?
No. Sighthem is an operations and CRM layer designed to work alongside an accounting/ERP solution like Netsis for statutory ledgers, declarations and accountant processes. It exports invoice data in standard formats and produces UBL-TR e-invoices, but processes like e-ledger and financial close stay on the ERP side.
Why would I need Sighthem if Netsis has a foreign trade module?
Netsis's foreign trade and import/export modules are tied to the ERP core and strong on the accounting/finance side. Sighthem provides the domain-specific operations layer out of the box: L/C and document tracking with date alerts, live call translation, card-OCR to lead, AI lead scoring and end-to-end lead-to-collection CRM. Many teams run Netsis as the financial core and Sighthem as the operations and customer layer together.
Where does the information in this comparison come from?
Information about Netsis is based on the company's public sources and is as of June 2026. "Not stated" means no clear public information was found for that capability; we do not claim the feature is absent. Request a demo from Netsis for current scope.
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