- The Evolution of 1C in Ukraine: From an Indispensable System to a Threat to National Security
- What are the drawbacks of the 1C and BAS programs
- What are the Ukrainian alternatives to the 1C and BAS programs
- What are the Western alternatives to 1C and BAS
- Are there enough alternatives to 1C
For decades, Russian programs and services, including software for business automation, have dominated Ukraine. We have become dependent on the aggressor country, which has always posed its risks, and after the onset of a full-scale invasion, it began to pose a threat to national security. One of these dangerous products is 1C and its derivatives, which is explained by the specifics of Russian legislation regarding cooperation with the FSB and the imposition of financial sanctions by the Ukrainian authorities.
The best solution in 2026 is a complete rejection of Russian programs. Although this process is complicated, there are enough alternatives to 1C and BAS in the world that simplify the transition to international systems, achieve transparency, and enter the EU and US markets. However, Ukrainian developers are also not idle: they are developing a powerful ecosystem of products that are more adapted to Ukrainian legislation and tax rules. Their choice will allow you to conduct business safely and effectively in the new regulatory reality.
The Evolution of 1C in Ukraine: From an Indispensable System to a Threat to National Security
1C:Enterprise — is a huge universal technological platform on which various configurations for accounting, tax, management, and personnel accounting are created. The company "1C", which develops these software products, was founded in 1991 in Moscow, and the first version (prototype of "1C:Accounting") was released in 1992. The full launch of the "1C:Enterprise" platform took place in 1993, after which it gradually began to conquer the countries of the former USSR.
The first attempt by the Ukrainian authorities to push businesses to switch to alternatives to 1C was the large-scale sanctions of the National Security and Defense Council in 2017 against legal entities associated with it, including LLC "Eurosoftprom" and "Skyline Software". And what do you think the Russian developers of 1C did? Right, they began to pretend to be a European product. Thus, the BAS (Business Automation Software) line appeared, which is built on the same architecture and with identical software modules.
The right to the BAS trademark belongs to the Polish company NetHelp, and it seems that there are no problems. However, the support and development of the product in the Ukrainian market is carried out by the "Union of Business Automators" (SAB), headed by Vadim Mazur (the same person who previously managed the sanctioned representation of 1C in Ukraine). So in theory, BAS is a new European solution that allowed companies to bypass sanctions, but in practice, it is the same product with Russian code.
In the first years, this method of circumventing sanctions worked, and few thought about looking for alternatives to 1C. The situation changed with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1335 dated October 22, 2025, which approved the procedure for forming an open list of prohibited software and equipment. On January 9, 2026, the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) published a register that includes 27 names of software products not only from "1C" but also from BAS. This ultimately stripped these products of legitimacy in the eyes of government agencies and critical infrastructure operators.
New restrictions also apply to the private sector. According to draft law No. 13505, an enterprise that uses, services, and distributes prohibited software, including 1C and BAS, will receive a fine of 2% of its annual turnover. Additionally, there is the impossibility of participating in public procurement through the Prozorro system, as one of the conditions is the rejection of proposals from participants whose systems are based on sanctioned products.
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What are the drawbacks of the 1C and BAS programs
Considering that Russia is an aggressor country, the automatic drawback of 1C is the lack of security. The presence of hidden vulnerabilities or backdoors in the code allows the Russian special services to monitor financial flows, personnel composition, and strategic plans of our enterprises. Russian developers can block the operation of the system at any time. Moreover, Russian software often becomes a vector for the spread of malicious code.
Confirmation of this is the hacker attack on June 27, 2017, NotPetya, which not only affected Ukrainian government institutions, banks, airports, and private companies but also spread worldwide through an infected update of the popular reporting program M.E.Doc.
In addition to dependence and lack of security, the drawbacks of 1C include:
- High total cost of ownership (TCO). To operate this software, you need your own servers, backup systems, uninterruptible power supplies, and specialized premises. To avoid additional costs for purchasing, hosting, and maintaining equipment, it is better to choose a dedicated server or cloud infrastructure.
- The curse of customization. Each user fully customizes the system for themselves, which makes standard updates often impossible to install automatically. And you constantly have to pay programmers for manual transfers of modifications.
- Limited scalability. The larger the volume of data and the number of users, the worse the performance of 1C. Of course, it all depends on the system settings, plus you can switch to more powerful hardware. But this is precisely the problem that you always have to somehow adapt, while modern alternatives are much more flexible.
- Isolation. You can integrate 1C with modern services, but for this, you need to write complex connectors from scratch. Ukrainian and Western systems have open APIs and ready-made integration modules.
We understand that many businesses on 1C adhere to the principle of "if it works, don't touch it". Transitioning to another system does indeed require a lot of time and effort. However, in 2026, this is no longer just a matter of convenience, but a matter of survival and legitimacy of the business. It's time to move on, leaving everything Russian in the past, and start using Ukrainian and Western alternatives to 1C.
What are the Ukrainian alternatives to the 1C and BAS programs
In 2026, we should boldly move away from the idea that somewhere is much better than here. Our developers are creating incredible solutions that are fully adapted to Ukrainian realities, work styles, and laws. At the same time, they are safe, reliably protected, constantly updated, making business management much faster and more convenient.
MASTER: Accounting from IT-Enterprise
Demo version of MASTER: Accounting for free testing.
The company IT-Enterprise is indeed worth being proud of, as it began developing technological solutions for business 38 years ago, having gone from mainframes to innovative products with artificial intelligence. One of their achievements is MASTER: Accounting — a system for complete accounting and tax accounting, which is fully adapted to Ukrainian legislation. At the same time, it is an excellent replacement for 1C, as it offers a logic and interface that are as close as possible, thereby minimizing difficulties during the transition.
We recommend checking out the interview with the founder of IT-Enterprise Oleg Shcherbatenko.
The system is based on modern No-code and Low-code technologies, allowing it to be adapted to business needs without deep programming. But these are not the only advantages of MASTER: Accounting:
- Various solutions. The platform supports all necessary modules:
- Accounting — automation of accounting, taxes, salaries, finances, and reporting;
- Payroll and Personnel — working with personnel in automatic mode, including personnel accounting and salary calculation;
- Document Management — contracts, acts, invoices, and orders in one place with a complete history of document changes.
- Specialized modules. IT-Enterprise offers comprehensive solutions for medical institutions, utilities, agricultural enterprises, educational institutions, and military units.
- Maximum automation. The system is integrated with the Unified Register of Tax Invoices (URTI), ensuring automation of accounting and reporting.
- Simplified migration. The company has taken care of the transition from 1C by adding data import tools, allowing for a quick switch to the new system. Developers generally talk about migration in a few hours, but we will be objective: the duration depends on your knowledge, skills, pre-configured system, and many other factors.
The cost depends on the specific product. For example, the cost of the cloud version of MASTER: Accounting, which includes updates, database backup, first-line support, and 13 standard modules with customized settings for one user starts from 1,152 UAH per month, while the local version starts from 14,400 UAH. For Online Accounting MASTER, you will have to pay either 720 UAH per month (standard version) or 1,200 UAH (PRO).
Reviews on the Miisoft website confirm that Master is a good alternative to 1C.
Overall, we recommend visiting the official MASTER website to see the features of specific products. Moreover, for familiarization with the system, the developer provides an opportunity for a free test drive, allowing you to evaluate the interface and functionality before transitioning from 1C.
Note the demo version. We initially selected the version and followed the link, after which we simply clicked "Login," as no passwords were specified. However, we received an error and a message about session termination.
But then we selected a different role from the dropdown list instead of "Administrator," for example, the "Payroll and Personnel" module → "Chief Accountant." And everything works perfectly.
The cost of the cloud version of MASTER Accounting starts from 1,152 UAH per month, while a one-time purchase of the local version starts from 14,400 UAH. A personalized commercial offer based on the required modules and customizations can be obtained by leaving a request on the developer's website.
Dilovod — a convenient cloud solution "all-in-one"
Free demo version of the online service Dilovod for trading enterprises.
Dilovod — is a modern Ukrainian online service that combines an accounting system, management accounting, and reporting tools. It is an excellent alternative to 1C (BAS), as it allows you to upload data from 1C or import information, taking into account nomenclature and clients from Excel.
Demo version of the "Dilovod" program for online stores.
The advantages of Dilovod include:
- Complete cloud. The system works exclusively in the "cloud". This saves businesses from costs on servers and system administrators, while providing access to cash registers or reporting from any device.
- Regular updates. You won't have to keep track of Ukrainian legislation and constantly look for new rules for reporting. The service always meets the requirements of Ukrainian legislation, contains only current correct forms of reports, primary documents, reporting deadlines, and tax payment deadlines. And free updates occur automatically, allowing you to avoid constant costs for purchasing new versions and paying programmers.
- Integrated PRRO. Thanks to deep integration with Checkbox, the fiscalization of checks occurs directly in the program. This is much more convenient than using separate cash applications.
- Flexible management of structures. You can manage several unrelated companies in one account. Or you can combine a group of individual entrepreneurs or legal entities into one database to obtain joint analytics across the entire business while forming reports separately for each enterprise.
- Automation. The online service allows you to automate the loading of the tabular part of primary documents from an Excel file, online bank statements with automatic filling of payment details, and adding new clients to the directory, generating clarifying reports directly from the document, etc.
Dilovod offers three tariffs for individual entrepreneurs and legal entities. All functions are detailed directly in the tariff description, and a convenient comparative table is also available. There are packages for 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, with the last two options offering discounts of 5% and 15%, respectively.
There is a free 7-day period without the need to sign a contract or provide payment details. For even better preliminary familiarization, there is a demo page for trading enterprises and online stores. You can even leave a request for a personal presentation, where specialists will upload your data to the service and show you how to use the program according to your requirements and business features.
Debit Plus — a stationary system with a powerful accounting core
“Debit Plus” — is a Ukrainian system for structured and automated accounting, operational, and financial accounting. The company has been in the market since 1991, so specialists have vast experience working in conditions of constant changes in the legislative field. The system is one of the best alternatives to 1C for medium and large businesses in Ukraine, while it does not have Russian code at its core, unlike BAS, making it safe from the perspective of sanctions legislation.
There are no demo versions in "Debit Plus". The functionality of the program can only be seen in the course of video lessons.
The advantages of "Debit Plus" include:
- Modular architecture. You can assemble a configuration for specific business tasks (currently there are 16: from "Payroll and Personnel" to "Production").
- Industry solutions. There are an incredible number of them here. There are ready-made configurations for KNP (medicine), the agricultural sector (accounting for livestock and crop production), utilities (water supply companies, homeowners' associations), budget organizations, etc.
- Cross-platform. The system is built on the Eclipse RCP platform, allowing you to use it on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Flexibility of the database. Supports work with free database management systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Apache Derby, and commercial ones including Oracle and MS SQL Server.
- Functional proximity to 1C. In many aspects, the logic of working with documents is understandable to 1C users, making it perfectly suitable for people looking for an alternative to the dangerous Russian product.
However, this functional proximity is also a disadvantage of "Debit Plus," as visually the software looks outdated, especially compared to MASTER and Dilovod. And the business logic is based on JavaScript (Rhino engine) and XML: on the one hand, it allows the IT department of the enterprise to independently refine forms and reports, on the other hand, the specifics of the Eclipse RCP architecture require time to master.
Additionally, there is also an inconvenient website: it has a lot of important information, detailed text and video instructions, but we couldn't figure out the registration. It only has a "Leave a request" form and authorization, but how can you authorize without registration?
As a result, it turned out that there is no fixed open price. For small businesses (standard configuration for 1-2 workplaces), there is usually an offer at the price of 1 UAH, for medium and large businesses, it is calculated individually. To start using the program, you must first leave a request on the website or call the contacts provided on the relevant page. Only after that will a specialist be assigned to you, who will help select the configuration, conduct training, and perform basic settings. And that very authorization page is intended only for existing clients (access to updates, support), and the data will be provided to you by your specialist.
Is it worth going through all this? It is definitely worth a try, especially if you are a small business and can get "Debit Plus" practically for free. Although for small businesses, Dilovod still looks more convenient. For medium and large businesses, the program is excellent, especially with its industry solutions and modular system.
What are the Western alternatives to 1C and BAS
The advantages of Western companies include constant development of innovative solutions, instant uninterrupted updates, quick support, and the highest level of security. Despite the stereotype of high prices, the cost of such solutions is often quite competitive compared to Ukrainian products. However, it should be noted that our companies still have more experience working with Ukrainian legislation, knowing all the nuances and subtleties.
However, the Western alternatives to 1C we have selected offer products adapted to the Ukrainian market, so we suggest learning more about them.
Odoo ERP — one of the best enterprise management systems
Odoo — is a Belgian enterprise management system with open source, which is one of the most dynamic ERP platforms in the world. Its main feature is a modular approach: you activate only the useful applications at the moment (CRM, warehouse, production), and the subscription price includes hundreds of modules.
Odoo ERP replaces various third-party platforms with its own products, saving you tens of thousands of dollars.
We analyzed the platform and highlighted the following advantages of Odoo ERP:
- Ukrainian localization. Specially for users conducting business in Ukraine, account plans and printed forms (invoices, acts, invoices), VAT calculation and accounting mechanisms according to Ukrainian standards, integration with our banks and payment systems, salary calculation and personnel accounting according to the Labor Code have been developed. And, of course, the platform has a Ukrainian version, so you can study each application in detail before subscribing.
- Integrated applications. Odoo has the largest app store, with a total of over 44,000, including modules for websites, sales, warehouses, and production, and many others. For example, you can register a domain and then launch an online store with Odoo modules.
- Specialized solutions. The company has created solutions specifically for retail, manufacturing, health, and fitness, etc.
- Independence. The system uses a PostgreSQL database and open source. Each user has access to GitHub, flexible hosting on Odoo infrastructure or on their own server, so you don't have to worry about software blocking.
- Huge support. The company genuinely strives to help business owners, offering online courses, business games, forums, support (artificial intelligence or a real company consultant).
It is important to clarify once again: Odoo ERP offers access to programs and modules without any additional payments. At the time of writing, the "Standard" pricing plan (all modules, Odoo Online) cost 14.90 euros for one user per month, and with a discount — 11.90 euros. If you want more, then you should consider the "Individual" plan for 22.40 euros or with a discount of 17.90 euros, which offers all modules, Odoo Online, Odoo.sh (hosting rental is not included in the price) or on your own server, Odoo studio, multi-company, external API.
Demonstration of the functionality of the "Personnel" application in the Odoo program.
Still not sure? The company offers a free tariff, which allows you to use only one application (for example, only CRM). This is a great solution for microbusiness owners and for those who want to test the platform before subscribing.
SAP Business One — comprehensive management for growing businesses
SAP Business One — is a comprehensive ERP solution from a German software manufacturer. The company creates products that allow businesses to unite various departments into a single digital system, thereby automating and simplifying the management of finances, logistics, production, and personnel.
To access the demo version, you need to contact support, whose employees will provide access specifically to the system based on your business needs. However, there are videos and training courses that allow you to learn more about this system.
The capabilities and advantages of SAP Business One include:
- Ukrainian localization. In Ukraine, the program is localized through the Tax and Accounting modules (accounting according to the requirements of Ukrainian legislation) and HR and Payroll (managing personnel accounting according to our norms).
- Comprehensive business management. SAP Business One is a ready-made, fully thought-out mechanism that allows managing finances, sales and customers, inventory, and business analytics.
- Support for various industries. The platform provides specialized comprehensive solutions for small and medium-sized companies in the consumer goods, manufacturing, professional services, retail, and wholesale sectors.
- Convenient business management. To manage and develop a business, you do not need a complex IT infrastructure, which makes SAP Business One a great alternative to 1C. You can manage the company both through the online platform and through a mobile application for iOS or Android.
Additionally, it is worth mentioning the possibility of choice. As we have already said, SAP Business One provides the necessary tools for small and medium-sized businesses, but large companies can use SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP ERP.
The cost of using the platform depends on your needs. On the website, there are no specific prices, as they are calculated for each company individually after consultation. However, clients can report prices ranging from $91 for cloud functionality to $1500-$4000+ for a perpetual license for local use. It is best to spend some time and contact SAP consultants, who will calculate the cost specifically for you for free.
Are there enough alternatives to 1C
The alternatives to 1C we have listed provide all the necessary tools for managing a business. They do not contain dangerous Russian code, comply with the requirements of current Ukrainian legislation, and have a high level of protection. And most importantly, they are much more convenient to use, especially if you plan to scale, than the old complex product from the aggressor country.
Comparative table of the best alternatives to 1C
| System | Type of Business | Advantages | Price (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASTER: Accounting | Medium / Large | Maximally similar to the logic of 1C, No-code | 1,152 UAH / month |
| Dilovod | Individual Entrepreneur / E-commerce | Complete cloud, integrated PRRO, simplicity | 420 UAH / month |
| Debit Plus | Industry KNP / Agro | Support for various DBMS, cross-platform | Individually |
| Odoo ERP | Small / Medium | 44,000+ applications, open code | 11.90 € (600 ₴) / month |
| SAP Business One | Small / Medium + Global | Global standards, online platform + mobile application | Individually |
Although the migration process from 1C is complicated and requires preliminary preparation, it is a necessary investment in security and development. If you plan to focus on the Ukrainian market, then MASTER or Dilovod will provide the necessary capabilities according to current Ukrainian legislation, and most importantly — its constant changes. If you plan to scale to international markets, Odoo ERP and SAP Business One will allow you to conduct business in Ukraine now thanks to localized versions and easily scale in the future.
