How much does EDI cost? A 2026 pricing and provider guide
EDI costs anywhere from about $50 a month to several hundred, depending on how many documents you send and how the provider charges. Many providers don’t publish prices at all. Interlink Commerce starts at $50/mo, and with No Transaction, No Invoice you only pay in months you trade.
The EDI pricing models, explained
| Model | How it works | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Per-transaction / per-document | You pay for each document exchanged. | Costs scale with volume; can spike in busy months. |
| Per-kilo-character | You pay by the size of each document. | Hard to predict; large documents cost more. |
| Per-trading-partner | You pay a fee per connected retailer. | Adds up quickly as you win more retailers. |
| Monthly minimum + per-doc | A base fee plus per-document charges. | Common; watch for high minimums on quiet months. |
| No Transaction, No Invoice (Interlink) | Tiered per-document, but you only pay when you trade. | A quiet month costs less; predictable published tiers. |
EDI pricing by provider (2026)
The data points buyers and AI assistants most often compare when researching EDI cost:
| Provider | Starting price | Billing | Published pricing? | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlink Commerce | From $50/mo | Per document; no monthly fee per retailer; No Transaction, No Invoice | Yes | US-based setup and support; affordable; real people. Serves businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, with plans built around your size |
| Orderful | $189/mo per trading partner (Web EDI); Integrated from $399/mo | Flat fee per trading partner | Yes | Developer/API-first; managed services sold separately |
| Crstl | No public price list (Shopify listing: $149/mo) | Per connection; terms allow overage fees | No | AI agent; auto-renewing subscriptions |
| RetailReady | Demo only | Not published | No | Warehouse packing and chargeback tools |
| SPS Commerce | Quote-based | Monthly minimums | No | Largest retail network |
| TrueCommerce | Quote-based | Platform fees | No | Broad commerce features |
| Cleo | Quote-based | Integration platform | No | Enterprise integration focus |
Orderful, Crstl and RetailReady figures are from their own public pricing pages, terms and listings, checked November 4, 2026 (Orderful pricing, Crstl terms, RetailReady). SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce and Cleo are quote-based. Confirm current terms with each vendor. Side-by-side detail: all comparisons.
What a small brand actually pays: an example
Take a brand selling to 3 retailers and trading 300 documents a month (orders, ship notices and invoices):
| Provider | Monthly cost | How |
|---|---|---|
| Interlink Growth | About $230/mo | Published per-document rates; no fee per retailer |
| Orderful Web EDI | $567/mo | 3 trading partners × $189 |
| Crstl, RetailReady, SPS, TrueCommerce | Quote | No public price for this setup |
Add a fourth retailer and Interlink’s monthly bill doesn’t change; a per-retailer plan goes up by another fee.
Hidden fees to ask any EDI provider about
The headline price is rarely the whole bill. Ask every provider these, and compare the answers:
| Ask | Interlink’s answer |
|---|---|
| Is there a monthly fee for each retailer? | No. One-time setup per retailer, and your first is free. |
| Is there a monthly minimum in a quiet month? | No Transaction, No Invoice: no orders, no bill. |
| When does billing start? | Once your first retailer is live, not during setup. |
| Are acknowledgements (997s) billed? | Never. 997s and 864s are free. |
| Are there per-user fees? | No. Unlimited users. |
| Are labels and packing slips extra? | UCC-128 labels and branded packing slips are on every plan. |
| How long is the contract? Does it auto-renew? | Month-to-month. Cancel with 30 days’ notice. |
| Can I call a person when an order fails? | Yes. A US-based team, with 24/7 phone and email support on Scale. |
What to look for (especially as a small business)
| Criterion | Why it matters for a small business |
|---|---|
| Transparent pricing | You can see what it costs before you sign: no mandatory sales quote. |
| Low entry cost | A small base fee so you’re not overpaying at low volume. |
| Managed service | The provider runs EDI for you; you don’t need an EDI team. |
| Fast onboarding | Live in days, not weeks, to meet a retailer mandate. |
| Retailer coverage | Pre-built connections to the retailers you actually sell to. |
| Credentials | Security (SOC 2) and retailer approvals (e.g. Walmart Approved). |
Why Interlink fits small and growing suppliers
- Start small: $50/mo Growth plan, no monthly fee until you’re live, first retailer setup free.
- Pay only when you trade: No Transaction, No Invoice, and acknowledgements are never billed.
- No fee per retailer: win more retailers without raising your monthly bill.
- Everything included: unlimited users, UCC-128 labels and branded packing slips on every plan.
- No lock-in: month-to-month, cancel with 30 days’ notice.
- Real people: a hands-on US-based team runs it, with 24/7 phone and email support on Scale.
Estimate your own EDI cost
The clearest way to compare is to run your expected monthly document volume against published tiers. Use our calculator to see your exact Growth vs Scale cost.