Blocking 1C and BAS in Ukraine: Time to think about alternatives

In January 2026, the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine released the official list of banned software, which included 27 products of the "1C" company and the BAS line - among them are 1C: Accounting, 1C: Enterprise, 1C: Trade and Warehouse, BAS ERP, BAS Retail, and other configurations that were still widely used in Ukraine.

This decision was prompted by the desire to increase the level of protection of the national information infrastructure and minimize the risks of cyber threats and data leaks through software solutions originating from aggressor countries.

This forces businesses to look for reliable and modern alternatives for automating management processes, sales, warehouse, finance, communications, and other operations.

What happened to 1C and BAS?

• Programs of the 1C and BAS series, which have been used by thousands of enterprises for decades, have been included in the list of banned software

• The ban applies primarily to government bodies, critical infrastructure enterprises, and state-owned companies, but the signal for commercial businesses is crystal clear: it's time to switch to secure, modern solutions

• Similar initiatives are being legislatively considered - draft laws on a general ban of "hostile" software, which also applies to commercial enterprises, have been registered in parliament.

Keruj as an alternative

Keruj is a modern cloud-based platform for management accounting and automation of key business processes. Unlike 1C and BAS, which were historically built around accounting and tax records, Keruj is primarily oriented toward the needs of the business owner and employees.

Management accounting without accounting complexity

Keruj brings together all key management processes: sales, purchases, warehouse operations, finances, communication, and reporting - in a single environment. The service does not operate with accounting entries or regulated reports, but instead records real business actions: sale, payment, purchase, task execution.
This allows retrieving a transparent picture of the company's activities without being overloaded with accounting rules characteristic of 1C or BAS.

Sales, purchases, and warehouse - in a single logic

In Keruj, all operations are interconnected: sales affect warehouse balances, finances, and analytics, while purchases affect planning and cost price. The manager can see at any moment:

• up-to-date product stock balances

• what is sold and with what margin

• where overspending or shortages occur

In 1C/BAS, such connections often require complex configurations or additional modules, whereas in Keruj, they are built into the logic of the service from the start.

Financial accounting for people

Financial accounting in Keruj is created for daily business control. The service helps track cash flow, income and expenses, plan payments, and avoid cash shortages.
Unlike the classical approach in 1C/BAS, where analysis often takes place after the close of a period, Keruj shows the financial situation in real-time.

Analytics and reports

Keruj generates management analytics automatically: cash flow, sales and purchases, finances, profits and losses, mutual settlements with clients and suppliers. Data is updated immediately after operations are performed, without manual tables or additional summaries.
This allows making decisions faster and seeing not only the facts, but also trends.

Projects, tasks, and execution control

In addition to finance and other operations, Keruj covers team management. You can create projects, set tasks, assign assignees, and control deadlines. Automatic reminders and change history help avoid missed deadlines and lost accountability.

Communication without chaos

All communication in Keruj is tied to specific documents, tasks, or projects. This allows abandoning the chaos of messengers and dozens of spreadsheets, maintaining the context of discussions, and quickly recovering decision history.

Cloud architecture and fast start

Keruj is a fully cloud-based solution with 24/7 access from any device. For user convenience, there is a mobile application. The service does not require local servers, complex technical maintenance, or dedicated specialists for support.
The intuitive interface allows the team to quickly start working without lengthy training - unlike the complex configurations of 1C or BAS.

Conscious product focus

It is important to note: Keruj does not have accounting operations and integration with the State Tax Service bodies. This is a conscious product choice - to focus specifically on management accounting and business control.

Comparison: 1S/BAS vs Keruj

Why businesses should choose Keruj right now

1. Security and compliance with modern requirements

Given the threat of cyber attacks and new regulatory requirements, using modern software without risk to national security is becoming a key condition for sustainable business development.

2. Fast start and ease of implementation

Unlike traditional ERP systems, Keruj does not require long months of implementation, complex configurations, or special experts to get started.

3. Transparent management accounting

Managers receive reports in real-time, showing key business indicators without unnecessary accounting noise.

4. Support for Ukrainian business

The platform is created taking into account the needs of Ukrainian enterprises and can adapt to your processes.

The blocking of 1C and BAS is a challenge and at the same time an opportunity for Ukrainian businesses to switch to more modern, secure, and convenient solutions. If your company needs efficient process automation, transparent management accounting, and a powerful CRM/ERP platform, then Keruj can become a reliable alternative that allows optimizing business operations in the new realities

Try Demo Keruj and see what modern management accounting looks like without 1C and BAS!