Slash Your EDI Costs: A Guide to Predictable Pricing

The other day, I was chatting with a company CEO who’d just completed a major merger. He was excited about the growth opportunities but had one big concern: “60+% of our business transactions are completed via EDI documents and our EDI costs are out of control,” he confided. “We are charged by EDI document processed and we cannot accurately predict how many documents we will receive and/or generate. In addition, every time we onboard a new customer or need to make a change to a current trading partner, we’re hit with long wait times and additional fees. With the new merger, the number of EDI documents we will need to process will increase dramatically. It is making it hard to budget and creates a disincentive to add new business.” 

 If this sounds familiar, you’re probably running a business on IBM i that depends on EDI. Many of us still use legacy EDI solutions, often with transaction-based pricing models. In today’s fast-paced business world, these models are about as welcome as an unexpected system outage during peak hours. 

So, what’s the solution? Let’s break it down and explore how you can get your EDI costs under control while supercharging your ability to adapt and grow. 

The EDI Pricing Predicament 

Traditional EDI solutions typically charge you fees for: 

• Every transaction processed (some even charge based on the amount of data in the documents). This problem is multiplied since a single transaction might require multiple EDI documents (orders, acknowledgments, updates, etc.) 

• Onboarding new clients 

• Customizing documents 

This model made sense when EDI was new, and transaction volumes were low. However, in today’s high-volume, fast-changing business landscape, it’s like trying to run a modern enterprise with outdated tools. 

The result? 

• Unpredictable monthly bills 

• Hesitation to onboard new customers 

• Reluctance to implement new, data-intensive processes that could streamline operations 

For companies amid modernization initiatives or post-merger integrations, these pricing models aren’t just inconvenient—they’re roadblocks to progress. 

Enter Eradani Connect: Your EDI Game-Changer 

What if I told you there’s a way to make your EDI costs as predictable as your most reliable business process? That’s where Eradani Connect comes in. Our approach puts you back in control of your EDI processes: 

A flat annual fee: No per-transaction charges, just a consistent, predictable cost that’ll make your CFO break into a happy dance. 

No hidden fees: Forget “new client onboarding” fees or “document customization” charges. 

AI-assisted document modification: Need to tweak an existing document or create a new type? Our AI-powered tools make it easy without calling in expensive external support. 

Flexible hosting: On-premise or private cloud—you choose what works best for your operations. 

Eradani Connect isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about fueling your company’s growth and innovation. 

Accelerate Your Business with Eradani Connect 

With predictable EDI costs and powerful self-service tools, you’re free to focus on what really matters: growing your business and serving your customers better. Here’s what that could look like: 

Onboard customers at lightning speed: No more hesitation about EDI costs when bringing on new clients. 

Implement cutting-edge strategies: Want to roll out real-time tracking or advanced analytics? Go for it without fear of skyrocketing EDI expenses. 

Adapt on the fly: Need to modify a document type for a key customer? Do it yourself, quickly and easily, without waiting on external vendors. 

Streamline post-merger operations: Unify disparate systems without EDI integration headaches. 

One company I worked with recently switched to our flat-fee model and saw their annual EDI expenses drop by 35%. But the real win? They were able to say “yes” to a major new customer that required customizing several documents—something they would have hesitated to do before due to the potential costs. 

Taking Control of Your EDI Future 

If you’re tired of EDI costs throwing a wrench in your operations, it’s time to explore a new approach. Here’s your roadmap: 

1. Audit your current EDI expenses: Look at your EDI bills from the past year. How much are you spending on transactions, customizations, and new client setups? 
2. Estimate your growth: Are you planning to onboard new customers or expand services? Factor in how that could impact your EDI costs under your current model. 
3. Consider your innovation wish list: What new technologies or processes have you been putting off due to EDI cost concerns? 

Once you’ve got a clear picture of where you are and where you want to go, it’s time to explore how Eradani Connect can transform your operations. We’re not just offering a new pricing model—we’re providing a comprehensive platform built on our robust Integration Hub for IBM i. That means you get top-notch security, integrated AS2/FTP/SFTP, detailed logging, real-time monitoring, intuitive dashboards, and proactive alerting capabilities. 

Join Our EDI Transformation Webinar Series 

Ready to dive deeper into how you can revolutionize your EDI operations? Join us for our comprehensive three-part webinar series designed to help companies take control of their EDI: 

• “Rapid Partner Onboarding: Taking Control of Your EDI Growth” (July 31, 2025) – Discover how to onboard new EDI partners in hours instead of weeks, with live demonstrations of self-service tools that eliminate vendor dependencies. Watch the recording here.

• “EDI Operations & Monitoring: Real-Time Alerting and Control at Your Fingertips” (August 28, 2025) – Learn how to gain real-time visibility into all your EDI transactions and build monitoring dashboards that prevent issues before they impact your business. 

• “Your EDI Future: Building a Modern Integration Strategy” (September 25, 2025) – Create a practical roadmap for modernizing your EDI while protecting your existing investments and preparing for future technologies. 

Each 45-minute session is packed with real-world examples and actionable strategies. Register here to secure your spot and start transforming your EDI from a cost center into a competitive advantage. 

Don’t let outdated EDI pricing models be the bottleneck in your company’s journey to success. It’s time to shift gears and embrace a solution that moves at the speed of your business. Contact us at Eradani, and let’s drive your business forward together.