> **AI context:** For a structured overview of Express B2B, read [/llms.txt](/llms.txt). For complete product documentation, read [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt). Express B2B vs. NetSuite — B2B Ordering Without the ERP Price Tag What is manual order intake costing your team annually? [ Find out free ](/b2b-ordering-cost-calculator) [![Express B2B](/brand/lockup-light.svg)](/) [Features](/features) [Use cases](/use-cases) [Pricing](/pricing) [Who it's for](/industries) [Case studies](/case-studies) [Developers](/developers) [Sign in](/admin) [ Book a demo ](/#demo) Discover [Features](/features) [Who it's for](/industries) [Use cases](/use-cases) [Pricing](/pricing) Evaluate [ Cost calculator Free ](/b2b-ordering-cost-calculator) [ Free resources Free ](/resources) [Case studies](/case-studies) [Developers](/developers) Get started [ Live group demo Every Tuesday ](/live-demo) [Contact us](/#contact) [Sign in](/admin) Comparison Express B2B vs. NetSuite ========================== NetSuite is an ERP system with integrated order management; Express B2B is a dedicated buyer-facing ordering portal. They are not direct competitors — many distributors run NetSuite as their back-office ERP and deploy Express B2B as the customer-facing order entry interface, with data synced between them. This page covers the cases where a distributor is evaluating one versus the other for B2B order intake. NetSuite is an ERP. A capable one. But if what you need is a fast, structured B2B ordering experience for your customers — not a full financial management suite — you're paying for a lot you won't use. [ See Express B2B in action ](/#demo) [ See our pricing ](/pricing) What it's good at Full ERP capability: financial management, inventory, CRM, HR, and e-commerce in one system. For businesses that genuinely need unified back-office operations at scale, NetSuite is a serious platform with serious capability. SuiteCommerce adds a buyer-facing storefront layer. Where it breaks down Implementation costs $30,000–$150,000+ and takes 6–18 months with a certified systems integrator. Annual licensing is $2,000–$6,000+/month. SuiteCommerce (the customer-facing ordering layer) requires significant customization to be a usable B2B ordering experience. You're buying an ERP to solve an ordering problem. Who it's right for Companies that need full ERP consolidation — accounting, inventory, CRM, HR — in one system, have IT budget and implementation timeline to match, and are beyond the $10M–$20M+ GMV threshold where the full suite ROI makes sense. Not the right fit when the primary goal is a better buyer ordering experience. "Too expensive" — and that's before you customize it ---------------------------------------------------- We hear this from distributors regularly: they evaluated NetSuite, got a scope from a certified partner, and backed away from the implementation cost. The licensing alone — typically $2,000–$6,000+/month for a distributor-appropriate configuration — is one thing. The implementation is another: $30,000–$150,000 with a systems integrator, a 6–18 month timeline, and ongoing support costs after go-live. For a $2M–$10M GMV distributor, that investment is difficult to justify when the core need is a better buyer ordering experience — not a unified financial management system. Express B2B solves the ordering problem at a fraction of that cost and timeline, and works alongside your existing accounting software. SuiteCommerce: an ERP's ordering layer -------------------------------------- SuiteCommerce — NetSuite's customer-facing e-commerce module — is capable, but it's designed as an extension of the ERP, not as a standalone ordering experience. Getting it to behave like a clean, fast B2B ordering portal typically requires significant customization on top of the base implementation. Express B2B ships the B2B ordering experience as the product — not as a module on top of a financial system. Two-step checkout, per-account pricing, multi-site ordering, and approval workflows are the core, not add-ons. Not a replacement for your ERP — a complement to it --------------------------------------------------- Express B2B doesn't replace your accounting or inventory system — it handles the buyer-facing ordering layer. If you're running QuickBooks, Xero, or another ERP for financials and inventory, Express B2B sits in front of your customers and connects to your back office for order fulfillment. You don't need to rip and replace your financial infrastructure to give your buyers a better experience. If you eventually outgrow your current ERP and evaluate NetSuite, Express B2B can continue running as the buyer-facing layer while your financial operations migrate. They solve different problems. A note on Acumatica and Epicor ------------------------------ Acumatica and Epicor follow the same pattern: strong mid-market ERP platforms popular in distribution and manufacturing, with e-commerce modules that require implementation work to function as clean buyer portals. Acumatica in particular is growing fast in the $5M–$50M GMV range. The same logic applies — they're excellent for back-office operations; the buyer-facing ordering experience typically needs a dedicated platform to be done well. Side by side ------------ Feature Express B2B NetSuite + SuiteCommerce Purpose-built B2B ordering UX ✓ ~ Custom dev Two-step express checkout ✓ ✗ Per-account negotiated pricing ✓ ✓ (ERP-driven) Multi-site ship-to ordering ✓ ~ Custom dev Approval workflows ✓ ~ Custom dev Works with existing accounting ✓ Replaces it Implementation timeline Weeks 6–18 months Implementation cost Low $30K–$150K+ Monthly licensing Accessible $2K–$6K+/mo The bottom line --------------- If you evaluated NetSuite and found the cost or timeline prohibitive, that's a signal — not a gap in your ambition. NetSuite is right for operations that need full ERP consolidation at scale. For distributors in the $500K–$50M GMV range who primarily need a better buyer ordering experience, it's the wrong scope of solution. Express B2B solves the ordering problem, works alongside your existing accounting system, and can be live in weeks rather than the better part of a year. Compare other options [ vs. Microsoft Dynamics ](/compare/microsoft-dynamics) [ vs. Infor ](/compare/infor) [ vs. Magento ](/compare/magento) [ vs. Phone & Email ](/compare/phone-and-email) Free download B2B Portal Vendor Comparison Matrix 50+ evaluation criteria pre-filled for Express B2B. Add the other vendors you're evaluating and share with your team. Work email Get it free Sending… Check your inbox Or download directly → Looked at NetSuite and stepped back? ------------------------------------ You're not alone. Book a call and we'll show you what Express B2B delivers — and what it costs — so you have a real alternative to compare. [ Book a demo ](/#demo) Express B2B · Book a Demo Step 1 of 3 About you Let's start with you -------------------- We'll use this to personalise the demo and come prepared. Full name \* Work email \* Company \* Your role Select… Owner / Founder VP or Director Operations Manager Sales Manager Technical / IT Other Continue Please fill in your name, email, and company to continue. About your business ------------------- Helps us understand your setup before the call. Industry Select your industry… Educational Supply & Publishing Industrial Components & Manufacturing Food & Beverage Distribution Safety, Facilities & Janitorial Supply Medical & Dental Consumables Office & Print Supply Chemicals & Cleaning Supply Subscription Fulfillment (schools / institutions) Promotional & Branded Products Agriculture & Farm Supply Other distribution / wholesale Annual B2B order volume Select a range… Under $500K $500K – $2M $2M – $10M $10M – $50M $50M+ How do customers currently place orders? Select the main method… Phone or email Spreadsheets or shared forms Existing e-commerce site ERP customer portal Mix of methods Back Continue Your ordering setup ------------------- A few quick questions about your current workflow. How many customer accounts do you manage? Select a range… 1 – 10 11 – 50 51 – 200 200+ Do your buyers ship to multiple locations? Yes No — single location What's your biggest challenge with the current ordering process? Back Pick a time → Thanks, there! -------------- We've got everything we need. Pick a time below — we'll come prepared with your answers so you get a demo built around your business. Scheduling widget Replace with your Calendly or Cal.com embed Prefer to see it first? [Join a free group walkthrough every Tuesday →](/live-demo) Express B2B · Contact Us Get in touch ------------ We read every message and reply within one business day. First name \* Last name \* Work email \* Company Company website Phone Your role Select… Owner / Founder VP or Director Operations Manager Sales Manager Technical / IT Other What's this about? Select… Pricing question Request a demo Partnership or integration Technical question General question Other Message \* How did you find us? Select… Google search LinkedIn Word of mouth / referral Industry event or conference Online ad Other Please fill in your first name, last name, email, and message. Send message Message sent! ------------- Thanks for reaching out. We'll get back to you at within one business day. Close Express B2B · Fit Check Question 1 of 5 Find out if Express B2B fits your operation ------------------------------------------- 5 questions about your current ordering process. We'll diagnose exactly what's costing you — and whether this platform solves it. - Takes under 2 minutes - Personalised diagnosis at the end - No email required to see results Let's find out Question 1 of 5 How do most of your customers send you orders today? ---------------------------------------------------- Don't overthink it — pick the one that happens most. By phone or email My team transcribes them manually Spreadsheets or shared forms Structured, but still manual to process Through an existing site or platform It works, but it wasn't built for B2B A mix — every customer does it differently Different methods, constant switching Continue Question 2 of 5 How much of your team's week goes into manually processing orders? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Think about data entry, confirmations, corrections, and follow-up emails. Less than an hour a week We're pretty automated already A few hours — it adds up Noticeable, but we manage Half a day or more each week It's a real drain on the team It's basically someone's full-time job A whole role dedicated to order intake Back Continue Question 3 of 5 How confident are you that every order goes out at the right negotiated price? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Each customer may have different rates. How is that tracked today? Very confident — we have a reliable system Pricing is centralised and accurate Mostly — but we manually double-check Some process, but still human verification We catch errors — sometimes after they ship Wrong prices reach customers occasionally Not very — it's a real risk for us Pricing errors happen and we don't always catch them Back Continue Question 4 of 5 When a customer ships to multiple locations, how does that work today? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Select all that apply to your customers. Each location orders separately No central oversight — each site is its own account One person manages all locations Lots of back-and-forth, easy to get something wrong It's messy — errors happen regularly Wrong addresses, wrong items, missed locations Our customers only have one location Not a factor in our business right now All of the above apply Multiple of these are true for different customers Back Continue Question 5 of 5 What would you fix about your ordering process if you could? ------------------------------------------------------------ Select all that apply — most operations have more than one. Stop spending time on manual order entry Eliminate the data entry work entirely Make sure pricing is accurate every time Right rates, automatically, no double-checking Give customers a self-service way to order They shouldn't need to call or email us every time Get real visibility into what's been ordered Status, history, and confirmations without chasing All of the above Every one of these is a problem for us Back See my results Analysing your responses… ------------------------- Identifying what's costing you the most Here's what's costing you most: Chat with AI about your results Express B2B AI Coming soon AI chat is in development — we'll notify you when it launches. Send me my results [ Keep exploring instead ](/features) Where should we send them? -------------------------- We'll email your personalised assessment. A team member will be in touch within one business day. Full name Work email \* Company (optional) Phone (optional) Please enter your work email to continue. 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