1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-data-interchange-edi) 4. [Elevate Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/edi-support-llc-elevate/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ab64206f6dd492fb25030ac83f95d481/edi-support-llc-elevate.png "Product Avatar Image") ![Reward for good Elevate reviews](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/report_medal_translation/image/37399/medal.svg "Reward for good Elevate reviews") ](/products/edi-support-llc-elevate/reviews) [ Elevate ](/products/edi-support-llc-elevate/reviews) (10)5.0/5 Elevate is a fully managed, cloud-based EDI software for small and mid-sized businesses developed by EDI Support LLC. No annual contracts. Transparent pricing starting at $50/month and $750 one time setup fee for one trading partner. Human support with 2-hour response SLA. Whether you’re new to EDI or switching from providers like SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, Crossfire or others, Elevate simplifies your journey. Designed for teams with and without in-house EDI experts, it delivers full-service capabilities, transparent pricing, fast onboarding, and responsive human support—backed by 100+ years of collective EDI experience. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees. Just modern, reliable EDI software that fits your business needs. Email us at sales@edisupportllc.com for a software demo. Show More * * * ### 100.0 Nps Score Already have Elevate? ### All Elevate Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Jim G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jim G.") JG Loading... [Jim G.](https://www.g2.com/users/jim_gonzalez "Jim G.") • 3 months ago Always By Your Side, Solving EDI Challenges Always By Your Side, Solving EDI Challenges More Options - [ # A few of our retail partners offer free web portals for submitting orders. Is that good enough, or do we actually need "real" EDI software? ](/discussions/a-few-of-our-retail-partners-offer-free-web-portals-for-submitting-orders-is-that-good-enough-or-do-we-actually-need-real-edi-software) Web portals (sometimes called Web EDI) are fine when you have 1–2 partners and low order volume. You log in, manually key in data, and submit. It works but it doesn't scale. Here's when you outgrow portals: 1) You're managing 3+ trading partners (each with their own portal and login) 2) Your... 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Is there a way to prevent them? ](/discussions/we-re-getting-hit-with-chargebacks-from-retailers-for-edi-errors-how-do-other-small-businesses-handle-this-is-there-a-way-to-prevent-them) Chargebacks from EDI errors are one of the most expensive and frustrating problems for small suppliers. Common culprits include incorrect ASN data, late PO acknowledgments, wrong UPC/GTIN codes, and labeling issues. Here's how to reduce them: 1) Use a provider with real-time validation — Your... 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Can I manage EDI myself without technical knowledge? ](/discussions/what-does-managed-edi-actually-mean-can-i-manage-edi-myself-without-technical-knowledge) "Managed EDI" gets thrown around loosely in this space as different providers really mean and execute differently calling themselves managed EDI. Here's what it should mean and how to tell the difference. 1) Managed EDI means the provider handles the EDI setup, partner communication,... 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[Jim G.](https://www.g2.com/users/jim_gonzalez "Jim G.") • 3 months ago Always By Your Side, Solving EDI Challenges Always By Your Side, Solving EDI Challenges More Options - [ # My 3PL says they handle EDI, do I still need my own EDI provider? or How does EDI work when I use a fulfillment warehouse? ](/discussions/my-3pl-says-they-handle-edi-do-i-still-need-my-own-edi-provider-or-how-does-edi-work-when-i-use-a-fulfillment-warehouse) Your 3PL likely handles part of EDI, not all of it. You almost certainly still need your own EDI provider. What your 3PL typically handles: Generating the 856 (Advance Ship Notice) and GS1-128 shipping labels once they pack and ship your order. Some 3PLs also receive the 850 (Purchase Order) to... 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We see this question regularly and the math almost never favors building in-house at your scale. Building EDI requires deep expertise in X12 standards, AS2/SFTP protocols, document mapping, ERP integration, and every trading partner's... 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[Jim G.](https://www.g2.com/users/jim_gonzalez "Jim G.") • 3 months ago Always By Your Side, Solving EDI Challenges Always By Your Side, Solving EDI Challenges More Options - [ # Target just sent me an EDI requirements packet, what does it all mean? ](/discussions/target-just-sent-me-an-edi-requirements-packet-what-does-it-all-mean) The Target EDI requirements packet looks overwhelming if its your first time doing EDI but really its just a checklist. They need you to send and receive business documents electronically in a standardized format. The main ones are the 850 (purchase order from Target), 855 (your acknowledgment),... 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What should I actually be comparing? ](/discussions/can-someone-give-me-a-real-comparison-of-edi-providers-for-small-businesses-i-m-looking-at-sps-commerce-truecommerce-and-a-few-others-what-should-i-actually-be-comparing) Here are the factors that actually matter for a small business, and how the major players stack up: What to compare: Contract terms (month-to-month vs. annual/multi-year) Pricing transparency (flat rate vs. per-document vs. tiered) Onboarding speed Support quality (dedicated contact vs. ticket... 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Is there an EDI solution that works for completely non-technical teams? ](/discussions/i-run-a-12-person-consumer-goods-company-we-have-no-it-department-and-no-one-who-knows-anything-about-edi-is-there-an-edi-solution-that-works-for-completely-non-technical-teams) Absolutely! This is a common profile for small businesses getting into EDI. You don't need to understand X12 transaction sets or AS2 protocols. You just need a provider that handles the technical side for you. Look for these things in a provider: 1) "Fully managed" or "full-service" EDI — This... 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A retailer is giving us a 30-day deadline. ](/discussions/how-long-does-it-realistically-take-to-get-edi-up-and-running-for-a-small-business-a-retailer-is-giving-us-a-30-day-deadline) 30 days is tight for most managed EDI providers but absolutely doable with the right provider. Here's the typical breakdown: 1) Account setup & partner profiling: 1–3 days 2) Document mapping (POs, ASNs, invoices, etc.): 3–7 days 3) Testing & certification with your trading partner:... 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Is switching worth the hassle? ](/discussions/has-anyone-switched-edi-providers-as-a-small-business-we-re-currently-on-sps-commerce-and-the-costs-keep-climbing-is-switching-worth-the-hassle) Switching EDI providers is less painful than most people think if the provider you are switching to is really helping you with end-to-end transition. The bigger risk is staying with a provider that doesn't fit your business anymore. At Elevate, we are helping small businesses switch/migrate... 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