Product Comparison 2026
DEPLAW vs. RA-MICRO
RA-MICRO is the established market leader among German practice-management systems — DEPLAW competes with a cloud-native architecture and open automation standards. The differences show up mainly in workflow depth, AI integration, and natively integrated add-on features.
Architecture
Cloud-native platform
Browser-based & containerized. RA-MICRO is at its core a Windows installation, with cloud access running via a terminal server.
Standard
BPMN 2.0 — open
A visual, exportable workflow editor. RA-MICRO relies on modular action chains with no open notation.
Native
Telephony & payments
Included at no extra cost. With RA-MICRO, telephony runs only via a TAPI interface, and payments aren't disclosed.
Interface
REST API available
Usable right away for third-party systems. RA-MICRO, by its own account, isn't announcing a REST API until 2026.
| Kriterium | DEPLAW | RA-MICRO |
|---|---|---|
| Platform & Architecture | ||
| Country of development | Germany | Germany |
| Architecture | Cloud-native, browser-based · Kubernetes | Windows-centric · cloud via terminal server |
| On-premise option | Kubernetes cluster included | Windows server installation |
| GDPR compliance | End-to-end encryption, 2FA, OAuth, TÜV-pentested | GDPR-compliant · hosting in Germany possible |
| Workflow & Automation | ||
| Workflow engine | BPMN 2.0 editor · visually modelable | Modular action chains · no BPMN notation |
| Workflow portability | Open & exportable, no lock-in | Proprietary configuration, not exportable |
| Automation depth | Freely modelable · any process | Predefined modules · limited customization |
| Conflict checking | Automatic | Automatic |
| AI Integration | ||
| AI assistant | Case-based, deeply integrated | JURA-KI as a separate tool alongside the software |
| AI in workflows | Native, as a process step | No connection to workflow control |
| German Law & Compliance | ||
| beA integration | Full · incl. bulk signing | beA, EGVP, eBO, xJustiz integrated |
| RVG / GKG billing | RVG & GKG, time-based billing | RVG, GKG, GNotKG · very deeply built out |
| DATEV compliance | Direct export | Long-established interface |
| Financial accounting | Natively integrated · multiple entities | Financial accounting incl. cash book, ZUGFeRD/XRechnung |
| Dunning & enforcement proceedings | Fully automated | Very comprehensive · batch processing |
| Natively Integrated Features | ||
| Integrated telephony | Calls from the case file, logged automatically | Only via TAPI interface, requires your own phone system |
| Online payments | Included, at no extra cost | No native feature disclosed |
| Online case file / client portal | Full, included | WebAkte (e.Consult) · paid add-on module |
| Dashboards & reporting | Real time · Excel export, Power BI connection | Reports per module, no central dashboard |
| Technology & Openness | ||
| REST API | Open, for third-party systems | Not available |
| Mobile app | Native iOS & Android app | Access primarily via Windows or browser/vCloud |
| Word processing | Natively integrated | Own word processor + Word integration |
| Support & partner network | Direct vendor support | Nationwide partner network, 24h hotline, training academy |
| Entry barrier & onboarding | Browser-based · quick to get started | Extensive feature set · steep learning curve, IT infrastructure required |
Basis: publicly available vendor information, as of 2026. "RA-MICRO" is a trademark of its respective provider. This comparison is intended for factual reference only.
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