Question 1

Is Koldwerk a good alternative to AFAS InSite?

Accepted Answer

For refrigeration companies with BRL 100, F-gas, or STEK obligations, Koldwerk is a strong alternative to AFAS InSite: that compliance is built in by default. If you don't have those requirements, AFAS InSite may suit you better — weigh it against the comparison below.

Question 2

When is AFAS InSite the better choice over Koldwerk?

Accepted Answer

You already use AFAS for HR and finance and don't want a second system. Company size 50+ employees — the investment in ERP pays off. Specific refrigeration functionality isn't decisive (you build it yourself with AFAS Custom Fields).

Question 3

When does Koldwerk fit better than AFAS InSite?

Accepted Answer

Company size 1-30 installers — AFAS is overkill, Koldwerk is specialized. Refrigeration-specific features are required out-of-the-box (BRL 100, F-gas, STEK) without a consultancy track. You want to start tomorrow, not a 3-6 month implementation project. The installer app needs to be mobile-first — AFAS InSite is web-portal-first.

Question 4

What exactly is AFAS InSite?

Accepted Answer

Part of AFAS Online — a Dutch ERP suite for HR, finance, payroll and business processes. Target audience: Medium to large companies (50+ employees) who want HR/finance/payroll and business processes in one system. Price indication: On request — typically €5,000-30,000 implementation + a monthly fee from roughly €15-25 per employee (all modules).

Feature	Koldwerk	AFAS InSite
BRL 100 / STEK audit trail Without a demonstrable audit trail, any refrigeration installer fails their next Kiwa audit. Essential, not optional.	Present Native BRL 100, one-click audit export, no custom work needed.	Partial Audit trail present at platform level; BRL-specific events require custom fields + workflows.
F-gas balance + GWP calculation EU 2024/573 requires a closed balance per refrigerant type. Excel never hits zero — the auditor will ask why.	Present Out-of-the-box F-gas balance per type, GWP table maintained by Koldwerk.	Not present Not in the standard package; can be built with custom fields + reporting.
Implementation time A long implementation means no value realization for a long time + an expensive consultancy track.	Present Sign up → work order today. No consultant needed.	Not present Typically a 3-6 month implementation with an AFAS consultant or partner.
HR + payroll in the same tool For companies who want an all-in-one solution.	Not present No HR module. The focus is refrigeration business operations.	Present HR, payroll, finance — AFAS's core strength.
Honest price + cancel monthly No annual-contract lock-in. Our price is public (from €49/month) instead of 'request a quote'.	Present €49/€69/€89 public on /en/prijzen. Cancel monthly.	Not present On request — typically implementation plus a monthly fee.

AFAS InSite or Koldwerk — choose between broad ERP and refrigeration specialization

Part of AFAS Online — a Dutch ERP suite for HR, finance, payroll and business processes.

Specialized platform for refrigeration installers in the Netherlands.

Feature comparison

When AFAS InSite is the better choice

When Koldwerk is the better choice

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