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EDI Software Pricing That’s Actually Easy to Understand
- No long term contracts
- No KC billing
- 997s always free
- Full human support included
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Includes: EDI platform, document volume, ERP integration (if selected), and full support
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Note: Looking for just a VAN/EDI Mailbox? It’s only $0.05 per KC (kilocharacter) (Perfect for businesses that only need mailbox services without full EDI management.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What’s Included in Elevate Pricing
Every Elevate customer gets all of this-no premium tiers, no add-on charges for the essentials.
Document Mapping & Setup
Full map build for each trading partner from day one.
Trading Partner Onboarding
Partner validation and retailer testing handled for you.
Retailer Testing & Certification
We manage all back-and-forth with your trading partner.
Ongoing Compliance Updates
When retailers change requirements, we update at no charge.
Monitoring & Issue Resolution
Proactive alerts. Most issues resolved within 48 hours.
Human Support, Always
Real responses within 2 business hours. Not a ticket queue.
ARE YOU OVERPAYING?
How pricing structures typically compare
Many EDI providers bury costs in contracts, KC billing and add-on fees. Here is the real picture on how pricing structures typically compare.
EDI PRICING GUIDE
How Much Does EDI Cost? A Full Breakdown.
EDI pricing varies widely across providers and deployment models. Here’s what actually drives cost.
Why EDI pricing is so hard to figure out
Most EDI providers don’t publish pricing. Costs depend on deployment model, trading partner count, monthly document volume and whether you need ERP integration. Licensed software can start around $3000 upfront with annual maintenance on top. Modern cloud EDI platforms often range from ~$2,500-$6000 per year for small businesses.
The biggest surprise costs are KC (kilocharacter) billing, compliance update fees and mapping change charges, none of which are obvious upfront. Elevate was built to eliminate all of them.
Licensed EDI Software
Upfront purchase + annual maintenance. Requires servers or IT support.
Enterprise Cloud EDI
SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, Cleo — contract-based, full-service.
SMB Cloud EDI
For small businesses with a few trading partners, no ERP complexity.
Elevate — Starting at
$50/month platform + $750 per partner + usage-based docs.
What drives your EDI cost
No. of trading partners
Each new retailer requires its own mapping, testing and certification. Most providers charge per partner setup.
Monthly document volume
Purchase orders, invoices, ASNs - each counts. High-volume businesses pay less per document on tiered plans.
ERP Integration
Connecting EDI to your ERP adds setup cost and a monthly connection fee. Portal-only EDI avoids this entirely.
Deployment model
Cloud EDI is subscription-based with no servers required.Licensed software is a large upfront investment plus maintenance.
Support level
Many providers charge extra for premium support. Elevate includes full human support at every level- no upgrade needed.
Hidden fees
KC billing, 997 charges, compliance fees and mapping change costs are common with legacy providers. Always check the contract.
SWITCHING PROVIDERS
What Does It Cost to Switch EDI Providers?
Switching feels risky but staying with the wrong provider costs more. Here’s what to factor in.
What to consider when switching
Mapping rebuild or transfer
Your existing EDI maps need to be rebuilt or migrated. Elevate handles this as part of the flat $750 per-partner setup fee - no separate migration change.
Retailer re-testing
Switching platforms typically requires re-certification with your trading partners. Our team manages the entire testing process from start to finish.
Data validation
Historical transaction data and active partner configurations need to be validated before go-live. We build this into every migration.
Contract exit terms
Check your current provider’s termination clause- may require 30-90 days notice. Elevate has no exit fees, ever.
THE ELEVATE DIFFERENCE
Flat pricing. Guided migration. No disruption.
Elevate supports structured migrations with flat pricing, dedicated onboarding support and phased go-live to avoid interrupting your current EDI operations.
7-10
(1-3 partners)
$750
no hidden fees
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