# Why is my EDI bill so high? What should EDI actually cost for a small business?

Opaque pricing is one of the biggest frustrations in the EDI space. We wrote a detailed breakdown on the real cost of EDI, including pricing models and hidden fees vendors don't tell you about. It is worth reading if you want to understand how the industry typically structures costs: <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://edielevate.com/the-real-cost-of-edi/.">https://edielevate.com/the-real-cost-of-edi/.</a>

For a small business doing 5–10 trading partners, transparent EDI pricing should look like: a flat setup fee per trading partner, a simple per-document rate, a monthly platform fee, and nothing else. No annual contracts, no surprise charges for spec changes, no extra fees when a retailer updates their requirements.

That's exactly how we structured Elevate's pricing — $750 per trading partner setup, $0.25 per document for 0-1000 docs, and straightforward monthly fees of $50. Compliance updates, map changes, and support are all included. We also have an EDI pricing calculator so you can estimate your costs before talking to anyone: <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://edielevate.com/pricing/">https://edielevate.com/pricing/</a>

The broader trend of rising EDI costs and declining service is something we've been writing about — it's an industry-wide problem, not just your provider.

If your current bill has line items you can't explain, that's a red flag. Happy to do a cost comparison against what you're paying now: <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://calendly.com/edisupportllc/30-minute-meeting-z">https://calendly.com/edisupportllc/30-minute-meeting-z</a>

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## Related Product
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## Related Category
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