# 7 Top Rated EDI Software | Capterra > Looking to streamline data interchange with trading partners? Check out the list of seven top rated EDI solutions that match your business needs. Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/top-EDI-solutions --- Logistics & Supply ChainAnalytics, Data, & Business Intelligence # 7 Top Rated EDI Software By Saumya Srivastava Saumya Srivastava Writer Experience Since November 2021, I've been a writer for Capterra, providing expert insights to help small businesses find the right software solutions.... [See bio & all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ssrivastava/) Published February 23, 2023 10 min read ## Interchange data in a standard, structured, and paperless format. Picture this: You are a supply chain manager in a small business who is responsible for sharing purchase orders, invoices, and purchase-related documents with your trading partners. But manually sharing these documents can put you at risk of data loss or leak. Furthermore, this is a time-consuming process that is prone to errors, which may result in inefficient data management and increase business costs. Solution? EDI (electronic data interchange) software. By using EDI software, you can improve data accuracy and EDI transaction speed, and enhance the overall supply chain visibility and efficiency of your business. To further optimize the data interchange process, the tool provides actionable insights, such as transaction volume, error rate, completion rate, response time, reading partner compliance, and much more. You can generate reports with specific EDI metrics to identify areas of improvement and brainstorm ways to improvise.  However, finding the right EDI tool for your business can be challenging, particularly if you are unsure where to begin. Looking at the list of reviewed EDI software products by supply chain managers like you can assist you in your software research. This article highlights the seven top EDI solutions for supply chain managers, in alphabetical order, based on verified software reviews. [Read more](#methodology). ## 1\. Celio Integrator.io: Build complex integrations with custom coding [Celio Integrator.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/157596/Celigo/) is an EDI integration platform that lets you create specific integration codes to meet unique data interchange requirements of the business-wide employees. The code can be used to automate data interchange, manipulate data, perform data mapping, and validate data. Customization of integration codes allows you to tailor the EDI system as per your business needs and ensure necessary data exchange functionality to support business operations. **Product features of interest****:** - **Error management:** Resolve data exchange errors using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to ensure codes are error free. - **Pre-built integration templates:** Select from pre-built integration templates offered by the tool to automate data interchange between systems or applications. - **Role-based access controls:** Set role-based access control to data and avoid accidental data loss or leaks. **Customer support options:** Help center, user community, chatbot, and online ticketing system. Best functionality #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty #### Screenshots Data flow creation in Celigo Integrator.io ([Source](https://www.capterra.com/p/157596/Celigo/)) \* Analysis Accurate as of February 2023 ## 2\. Anypoint Platform: Manage and monitor API from a single dashboard [Anypoint Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/275022/Anypoint-Platform/) is a data integration and interchange solution that offers a single dashboard to manage, scale, and monitor all your integration codes (application programming interface or API). You can use tools, such as diagnosis, to identify issues in created integration links or troubleshooting to weed out errors causing delays in data exchange. In addition, the dashboard allows you to get insights into the integration process using metrics, such as speed, accuracy, successful data transactions, and much more, to analyze and enhance operations. **Product features of interest****:** - **API manager:** Manage all your integration codes as centralized locations. Share access to the codes with team members using role-based access controls to brainstorm and customize integration links for specific business operations.  - **API monitoring:** Monitor the performance of application/system integration and data interchange in real time. Troubleshoot to weed out issues and speed up the data transfer. - **API lifecycle management:** Identify new ways to use an integration link in solving different business problems concerning data exchange, mapping, migration, or transformation.  **Customer support options:** Help center, user community, how-to videos, webinars, training, and online ticketing system.  #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty #### Screenshots API dashboard in Anypoint Platform ([Source](https://www.capterra.com/p/275022/Anypoint-Platform/)) \* Analysis Accurate as of February 2023 ## 3\. Boomi: Generate detailed reports of EDI transactions [Boomi](https://www.capterra.com/p/5520/Boomi/) is an EDI solution that lets you generate detailed reports of all your data interchange transactions with trading partners. You can create reports using metrics, such as successful transactions, responses, pending data, and more, to simplify tracking, enhance communication, and provide on-time error resolution.   **Product features of interest****:** - **Drag and drop interface:** Create or customize integration codes using the drag and drop feature.  - **Endpoint creation:** Create and publish any endpoint, such as FTP or database applications, as an integration on-premise or in the cloud. - **Unified dashboard:** Manage all your vendors and partners, data, and integration codes using a centralized dashboard, which can be shared using role-based access control. **Customer support options:** User community, demo videos, and training. #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty \* Analysis Accurate as of February 2023 ## 4\. EDI Power Reader: Convert EDI files to spreadsheets [EDI Power Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/179410/EDI-Power-Reader/) is a data interchange platform for the healthcare industry that offers an EDI converter to create spreadsheets from shared EDI files such as 835 electronic remittances. Complex EDI hierarchies are converted into simple business terminology and presented in an interactive user-friendly linear layout. You have the option to select a specific data point or the entire content of the EDI file to convert to spreadsheets. In addition, you can print the converted files in the selected layout. **Product features of interest****:**  - **EDI view:** Select the layout and view the shared EDI document.  - **Export:** Export the EDI files or converted spreadsheets out of the system to share on third-party platforms or store in the computer system. - **File filter:** Filter records, such as denied claims or rejected claims, on an EDI file. Find specific records using advanced query functionality. **Customer support options:** Call, email, and training videos. #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty #### Screenshots EDI view in EDI Power Reader ([Source](https://www.capterra.com/p/179410/EDI-Power-Reader/)) \* Analysis Accurate as of February 2023 ## 5\. DataScope: Validate the data structure [DataScope](https://www.capterra.com/p/203151/DataScope/) is an EDI solution that splits each received file and validates its structure. If an error is identified in the structure or there is a missing end of the file marker, then that file is rejected. On the other hand, if the file passes the validation check successfully, the tool extracts and shares the trading partner details with the user to kickstart communication. In addition, if anything is found incorrect in the shared data then it is troubleshooted and then passed on for further communication. **Product features of interest****:** - **Auto check:** Check purchase orders automatically for any duplicate entries from customers.  - **File validation:** Validate files for correct data and encryption. Automatically reject files that failed validation and pass on the ones with correct information.   - **Invoice resend:** Regenerate and send EDI files, such as invoices, automatically if a customer claims to have not received them. **Customer support options:** How-to videos, blogs, webinars, e-books, call, and online ticketing system. #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty #### Screenshots Order release invoice in DataScope ([Source](https://www.capterra.com/p/203151/DataScope/)) \* Analysis Accurate as of February 2023 ## 6\. TrueCommerce EDI Solution: Use trading partner platforms to boost data interchange [TrueCommerce EDI Solution](https://www.capterra.com/p/122910/TrueCommerce-EDI-Solutions/) is a data interchange solution that offers a trading partner platform. The platform acts as a self-service platform for your business’s trading partners to manage and connect with your sales representatives, automate data exchange, and streamline communication. The platform provides features such as data mapping, validation, translation, and tracking of EDI transactions. **Product features of interest****:** - **Alerts and notifications:** Get real-time notifications when a shared file is accessed, approved, or rejected.  - **Email and PDF integration:** Automate converting emailed, faxed, or printed purchase orders and store them in the EDI system. - **Self-service platform:** Offer a self-service portal for trading partners to manage their EDI transactions, reject or approve files, and more. **Customer support options:** Demo videos, call, chat, and online ticketing system. #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty #### Screenshots Data interchange report in TrueCommerce EDI Solution ([Source](https://www.capterra.com/p/122910/TrueCommerce-EDI-Solutions/)) \* Analysis Accurate as of February 2023 ## 7\. iR\*EDI: Use predefined gateways to manage shared business documents [iR\*EDI](https://www.capterra.com/p/222409/iREDI/) is an EDI software solution that lets you manage the flow of information between the business and the trading partners. It uses predefined automated flows to take the data in and out of the EDI system. The tool sends you notifications each time shared data is viewed or downloaded by trading partners. The partners can directly respond to the data using the same platform as a communication tool.  **Product features of interest****:** - **Alerts and notifications:** Get notified when a file is shared, approved, rejected, or downloaded by the trading partner. - **Activity log:** View complete reports about the status of a shared file, such as approvals, rejections, or downloads.  - **Scheduler:** Create, run, or archive repetitive or one-time jobs. Review jobs for problem resolution. **Customer support options:** Chatbot, knowledge center, call, and online ticketing system. #### Trial/Free Version - Free Trial - Free Version #### Device Compatibilty #### Screenshots Trading partners list in iR\*EDI ([Source](https://www.capterra.com/p/222409/iREDI/)) \* Analysis Accurate as of February 2023 ## How to choose the best EDI software for your business There are several factors to consider while selecting the best EDI software for your business. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice: - **Access trading partner compatibility:** For seamless data integration, you need to ensure that your EDI system matches that of your trading partner. If not, then you can opt for a trading partner portal, which acts as a self-service platform for your trading partners to share files, track the status, approve or reject files, and much more. This process will help reduce errors or delays in exchanging data.  - **Look for data mapping and translation:** Your selected EDI software should offer data mapping and translation capabilities to ensure that the data is properly validated and translated for business users to understand. You can opt for a manual or automated data mapping and translation feature based on your budget. - **Opt for automated data validation:** Find an EDI solution that offers automated data validation functionality. With this feature, the tool will automatically reject EDI files that are incorrect or incomplete and share the details of files carrying all the necessary information for the sales team to start the communication process. ## How much does EDI software cost? Most products in the market are priced on a per month basis and can be broken down into three common pricing tiers based on their starting price. **Price ranges\*:** - $108 - $224 - $224 - $299 - $299+ _\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offering found on vendor websites on February 14, 2023. These ranges correspond to the 25th, 75th, and 100th percentiles of pricing information gathered from vendor websites of sample products._ ### Hidden costs associated with EDI software The above pricing list summarizes pricing for the base plans of most products. An enterprise or premium product that is priced higher may include additional features, for example, customized APIs, trading partners, mapping and automation, demo videos, and priority support. However, even the free plan may have some hidden charges, such as training and implementation costs, customization costs, add-on charges, and integration and scalability costs. Before making a choice, ask the software vendor about any such hidden charges to ensure full pricing transparency. ## Frequently asked questions when selecting EDI software Here are some questions to ask EDI software providers before making a final purchase: Does the tool integrate with your eCommerce platform? Check if your selected EDI software is integrated with the existing eCommerce platform. You need to pay attention to the process of integration (add-or or API) while making the software selection to ensure you do not face any difficulties after the purchase. Is there a cap on the number of trading partners added? Check the cap on the number of trading partners you can add, especially in the case of a self-service trading platform. Some software providers cap the number of trading partners, which can either be individually increased or you can upgrade to a higher subscription plan that meets your business needs. What tools does the software offer for data validation and error handling? Check the software’s ability to validate data and handle errors. EDI software solutions typically offer tools, such as data validation rules, error reporting and notification, and correction workflow to validate files and manage errors. See if you need anything other than these capabilities for your business operations. * * * **Methodology** To be considered for this list, products had to: - Have at least 20 unique product reviews published on Capterra within the past two years, with an average rating of 3.0 or higher, as of February 14, 2023. We selected the top seven products from [Capterra’s Shortlist report for EDI software](https://www.capterra.com/edi-software/#shortlist), having the highest ratings to feature in this article.  - Include AS2 capability, data transformation, and multi-format support as core features along with archiving and retention, database support, exemption management, alerts, and notifications. - Meet our EDI software market definition: _“EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) software assists in the exchange of business data with your trading partners.”_ The “best functionality” tool is identified based on the highest user ratings for functionality that a vendor received based on user reviews as of February 14, 2023. Read more about our editorial independence. Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from [Capterra’s EDI software directory](https://www.capterra.com/edi-software/). The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in the Capterra directory that offer them. * * * Looking for EDI software?Check out Capterra's list of the [best EDI software](https://www.capterra.com/edi-software/) solutions. ### Was this article helpful? * * * ## About the Author [### Saumya Srivastava](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ssrivastava/) Saumya Srivastava is a writer at Capterra. She provides insights to help small and midsize businesses identify the right software for their needs by analyzing over 550,000 Capterra user reviews and nearly 48,000 interactions between Capterra software advisors and buyers. 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