Simple, Predictable Wholesale Pricing
Connect your retail partners directly into Shopify without the $1,500+ setup fees, $2,000/mo minimums, and per-kilo-character fees of legacy VAN brokers. Upfront pricing, clear tiers, and zero surprise bills.
Development & Testing
For configuring and certifying your store before going live.
- ✓ Unlimited test PO ingestions
- ✓ Pre-Flight Compliance Validator
- ✓ Download Certification Kits (850, 855, 856, 810)
- ✓ Direct test order push to Shopify
- ✓ Raw ANSI X12 Code Inspector
1 Live Retailer
For emerging brands onboarding their first retail partner.
- ✓ 1 Active Live Retailer
- ✓ Up to 100 POs / month
- ✓ $0.75 per overage PO
- ✓ Full Lifecycle: 850, 997, 855, 856, 810
- ✓ Pre-Flight Chargeback Defense
- ✓ Standard AS2, SFTP or VAN Interconnect
- ✓ GS1-128 Carton Packing Data
- ✓ Standard Email Support
Up to 3 Retailers
For multi-channel brands scaling wholesale distribution.
- ✓ Up to 3 Live Retailers
- ✓ Up to 500 POs / month
- ✓ $0.50 per overage PO
- ✓ Full Lifecycle: 850, 997, 855, 856 ASN, 810
- ✓ Automated Shopify Fulfillment ➔ 856 Webhooks
- ✓ Advanced Pre-Flight Defense & Quarantine Drafts
- ✓ Multi-Carrier SCAC & GS1-128 Label Sync
- ✓ Direct AS2, SFTP & Multi-VAN Interconnect
- ✓ Priority Email & Dedicated Chat Support
Unlimited Retailers
For high-volume brands and nationwide wholesale suppliers.
- ✓ Unlimited Live Retailers
- ✓ Up to 2,500 POs / month
- ✓ $0.25 per overage PO
- ✓ Full Order Lifecycle + Custom Partner Specs
- ✓ Dedicated High-Throughput AS2 & SFTP Pipeline
- ✓ Live Quarantine Desk & Audit Trail
- ✓ Dedicated SLA & 1-on-1 Certification Support
Them vs. Us: Legacy EDI Traps vs. The EDI Engine Standard
Traditional EDI brokers hide prices behind sales calls, drag onboarding out for months, and charge hidden fees. We offer upfront pricing at a fraction of the cost — with automated chargeback assurances.
Traditional Competitors
No prices online. You must sit through multiple 45-minute high-pressure sales discovery calls just to receive a custom quote.
Locks your business into thousands of dollars in annual minimum commitments with severe early termination penalties.
Requires weeks of manual EDI consulting, proprietary field mapping, and endless phone tag with implementation consultants.
Bills you 50¢–$1.50 per individual invoice/ASN plus per-kilo-character network charges. Surprise invoices every single month.
If an ASN fails or a barcode is misformatted, your brand absorbs 100% of the retailer's $250–$1,000+ chargeback fines.
EDI Engine for Shopify
Every tier and price is published directly online. Flat monthly rates from $99/mo. No sales pitch required.
Zero long-term contracts. Try live order flow risk-free. Billed natively on your regular Shopify subscription.
Install the app and enter your Vendor ID in 5 minutes. Generate pre-validated sample files to submit to your retailer's testing portal on Day 1.
Never pay per-kilo-character bandwidth charges or per-document fees. All transaction sets (850, 997, 855, 856, 810) included on all plans.
Automated validation inspects SCAC codes, cancel windows, and barcode GTINs before transmission, preventing the data mismatches that cause 85–90% of retail deductions (RVCF industry benchmark).
Enterprise Connectivity Without Legacy VAN Gatekeeping
How documents reach your retail partners. Whether your retailer requires a direct AS2 connection, secure SFTP drop folders, real-time webhooks, or an interconnect through an existing VAN mailbox, EDI Engine handles the transport protocol seamlessly.
Never pay $1,500-$5,000 upfront integration consulting fees. Self-serve onboarding in 5 minutes.
Zero kilo-character (KC) bandwidth charges or mailbox maintenance fees. All data transfer is included.
Full access to live order ingestion. If you cancel before day 15 in Shopify Admin, you owe $0.
Charges appear directly on your regular monthly Shopify bill. Month-to-month, cancel anytime.
How Our Pricing Works: Transparent Scaling Without Surprises
Most EDI providers deliberately obscure their pricing behind sales calls, contract lock-ins, and complex per-document invoices. Here is exactly how EDI Engine billing functions:
Configure your Shopify store, generate test EDI 850 orders, and download your 3-file retailer certification kits in the Sandbox for $0 forever. When your retail buyer approves your EDI compliance packet, activate a paid plan with a 14-day free trial.
Start on Growth ($99/mo) when fulfilling for 1 retailer (e.g. Walmart). When your brand lands a second or third partner (e.g. Target or Amazon Vendor Central), simply upgrade to Wholesale Pro ($299/mo). You are never charged re-mapping or penalty fees.
During peak holiday rushes (Q4 Black Friday/Cyber Monday), your store is never cut off and incoming orders are never rejected. Orders beyond your tier allowance are billed at simple flat rates ($0.75, $0.50, or $0.25) directly on your Shopify invoice.
How EDI Engine Compares to Traditional Competitors
Real-world cost and feature breakdown for Shopify wholesale brands.
| Cost & Feature Metric | EDI Engine | Traditional Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Onboarding Timeline | Day 1 Certification Ready (5-min Shopify install) | 3 to 6 months required consulting |
| EDI Document Lifecycle | Full 850, 997, 855, 856 & 810 on all plans | Charged per-document or gated behind high tiers |
| Connectivity Options | Direct AS2, SFTP, Webhooks & VAN Interconnect | Proprietary closed VAN mailboxes only |
| Upfront Setup Fees | $0 (Zero setup fees) | $1,500 – $5,000 upfront integration fee |
| Monthly Minimum Commitment | $99 / month | $500 – $2,500 / month minimum |
| Per-Kilo-Character (KC) Fees | $0 (Never charged) | $0.05 – $0.25 per KC bandwidth |
| Contract Terms | Month-to-month (Cancel anytime) | Mandatory 12–36 month binding contracts |
| Pre-Flight Chargeback Defense | Included (Pre-transmission syntax & SCAC check) | Not included (Merchant absorbs fines) |
| Billing Channel | Direct on your Shopify bill | Separate complex monthly invoicing |
| Typical First-Year Total Cost | $1,188 / year | $8,500 – $18,000+ / year |
* Comparison based on standard published pricing schedules, merchant onboarding proposals, and industry supplier contracts as of 2026. Actual competitor rates, commitments, and terms vary based on supplier volume and contract negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about EDI Engine pricing, document sets, transport, and compliance.
How much does Shopify EDI cost with EDI Engine?
EDI Engine starts at $99/mo for 1 live retail partner (up to 100 POs/mo), $299/mo for up to 3 live partners (up to 500 POs/mo), and $699/mo for unlimited partners (up to 2,500 POs/mo). Sandbox testing is 100% free forever, and all paid plans include a 14-day free trial.
Which EDI documents are included in the $99 plan?
Every paid plan—starting from the $99/mo Growth plan—includes the full wholesale order lifecycle: EDI 850 (Purchase Orders), EDI 997 (Functional Acknowledgments), EDI 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgments), EDI 856 (Advance Ship Notices / ASN), and EDI 810 (Electronic Invoices). You are never forced into higher tiers just to send an ASN or Invoice.
How do documents reach retailers (AS2, VAN, SFTP, or API)?
EDI Engine supports all industry transport protocols: Direct AS2 (RFC 4130 standard, compatible with Walmart and Target), automated secure SFTP drop folders, real-time REST Webhook APIs, and seamless VAN Interconnect across major retail networks with zero per-kilo-character bandwidth charges.
Does EDI Engine support EDI 855 and GS1-128 Carton Labels?
Yes. EDI Engine automates EDI 855 acknowledgments (accept, reject, or backorder) required by Target and Amazon Vendor Central, and generates the GS1-128 (SSCC-18) serial shipping container barcode data required on retail DC carton labels. For physical labeling, 3PLs and warehouse software (ShipBob, ShipStation) ingest the generated SSCC barcodes via Shopify's Fulfillment API to print matching 4x6 labels.
What is Pre-Flight Chargeback Defense and how does it prevent fines?
Pre-Flight Chargeback Defense is an automated pre-transmission validation engine. Before any document transmits, it cross-references your order data against retailer compliance rules—validating carrier SCAC codes, UPC/GTIN barcodes, shipment cancellation windows, and DC addresses. Discrepancies route to a Quarantine queue for one-click correction, stopping preventable data mismatches (which cause 85–90% of vendor chargeback deductions according to RVCF benchmarks). While physical warehouse fulfillment, carrier transit times, and packing compliance remain the merchant's operational responsibility (as detailed in our Terms of Service), our engine eliminates the electronic syntax and data errors that trigger automatic retailer deductions.
What does "5-Minute Setup" mean in practice?
You can install EDI Engine and connect your Shopify store in under 5 minutes, instantly generating pre-validated ANSI X12 test files. While individual retailers typically take 1–2 weeks to review certification submissions through their supplier portals (e.g., Walmart Retail Link), EDI Engine ensures your sample files pass on the first attempt without 3–6 months of custom consulting delays.
Are there setup fees or long-term contracts?
Zero. We charge $0 in setup fees and have no mandatory 12 to 36 month contracts. All plans are month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime with a single click inside your Shopify Admin.
How does EDI Engine compare to traditional competitors?
Traditional competitors typically charge $1,500-$5,000 in upfront setup fees, impose $500-$2,500 monthly minimum commitments, and bill per-kilo-character bandwidth charges. EDI Engine delivers the exact same ANSI X12 retail compliance directly inside Shopify with transparent month-to-month plans at an 85% lower total cost.
What happens if I onboard more than one retailer?
If you start on the Growth plan ($99/mo) with 1 retailer and later add a second or third partner (like Target or Amazon), you smoothly upgrade to Wholesale Pro ($299/mo). If you scale beyond 3 retailers, Enterprise ($699/mo) gives you unlimited channels.
How does the 14-day free trial work?
You can test live order flow risk-free for 14 days. If you cancel before day 15 in Shopify Admin, you will not be billed a single penny. All subscription fees are billed natively through the official Shopify Billing API directly on your regular monthly Shopify statement.
Connect Your Retail Partners to Shopify Today
Start with a 14-day free trial on Growth or Wholesale Pro. Onboard Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Home Depot in minutes with automated chargeback protection.