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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    TrueCommerce

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/ATruecommerce EDI software is supported by a global commerce network that is used to connect with 160,000+ retailers. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, the TrueCommerce Trading Partner EDI Platform is designed to offer an end-to-end solution for EDI compliance and integration.N/A

    WorkArea

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AWorkArea (formerly WebLinc) is an e-commerce platform and services provider for fast growing online retailers. Its technologies and strategic expertise empower enterprise level companies running global, omnichannel commerce operations, B2C or B2B. It is a VTEX brand since the early 2021 acquisition.N/A
    Pricing
    TrueCommerceWorkArea
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    TrueCommerceWorkArea
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    TrueCommerceWorkArea
    Online Storefront
    Comparison of Online Storefront features of TrueCommerce and WorkArea
    Feature
    TrueCommerce
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    Ratings
    WorkArea
    4.4
    1 Ratings
    56% below category average
    Product catalog & listings00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Product management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Bulk product upload00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Branding00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Mobile storefront00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Product variations00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Website integration00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Visual customization00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Online Shopping Cart
    Comparison of Online Shopping Cart features of TrueCommerce and WorkArea
    Feature
    TrueCommerce
    -
    Ratings
    WorkArea
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    117% below category average
    Abandoned cart recovery00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Checkout user experience00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Online Payment System
    Comparison of Online Payment System features of TrueCommerce and WorkArea
    Feature
    TrueCommerce
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    Ratings
    WorkArea
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    123% below category average
    eCommerce security00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    eCommerce Marketing
    Comparison of eCommerce Marketing features of TrueCommerce and WorkArea
    Feature
    TrueCommerce
    -
    Ratings
    WorkArea
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    63% below category average
    Promotions & discounts00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Personalized recommendations00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    SEO00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    eCommerce Business Management
    Comparison of eCommerce Business Management features of TrueCommerce and WorkArea
    Feature
    TrueCommerce
    -
    Ratings
    WorkArea
    1.8
    1 Ratings
    127% below category average
    Order processing00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Inventory management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Shipping00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Custom functionality00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
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    TrueCommerceWorkArea
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    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Apache Camel
    Score7.4 out of 10
    Shopify
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    TIBCO B2B Integration Solution
    Score8 out of 10
    IBM Digital Commerce
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    TrueCommerceWorkArea
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    3.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    TrueCommerceWorkArea
    Likelihood to Recommend
    TrueCommerce
    If you want to sell online and need a platform, you should select Nexternal. If it is within your budget and you want to have success, Nexternal is the way to go. Since switching to Nexternal from Kreck, our online sales have more than tripled!
    Incentivized
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    VTEX
    At least in retail, I would only recommend using Weblinc for merchandising and uploading products.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    TrueCommerce
    • Page layout.
    • Processing purchases.
    • Ease of creation.
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    VTEX
    • Easy to set up
    • Responsive to feature requests
    • Great company to work with
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    TrueCommerce
    • Nexternal is hosted solution which means much of the source code is protected and inaccessible. For clients looking to fully customize the user experience, there are some limitations, with any hosted solution, that must be considered.
    • Nexternal doesn't have a built in wish list feature. They did partner with a 3rd party vendor, and now offer the base functionality; however, for clients whose needs center on the capabilities of a wish list, this feature must be closely considered.
    • Nexternal's monthly fees are structured in such a way that they scale based on sales. This can be an affordable set up for a majority, but a deterrent for others. That said, the phrase 'you get what you pay for' rings true for ecommerce platforms as well. As I've mentioned perhaps too many times already, the level of reliable support combined with the user-friendly, secure platform are worth it.
    Incentivized
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    VTEX
    • We were never able to delete categories/subcategories. And because of this inability, it was often difficult navigating the back-end. If we accidentally deleted a category/subcategory, it would create a problem on the front end.
    • Creating discount codes was a nightmare. It was easy enough to create, but the text/description area was so sensitive and often had a mind of its own. This sensitivity created problems on the front end as well, ranging from incomplete text showing up to the products tiling all in one row. Also, there wasn't an easy way to create a "complex" discount code (complex defined as any code that wasn't a % off)
    • In general, it was very buggy. We were constantly opening tickets.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    TrueCommerce
    I no longer work in a company that would utilize it.
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    VTEX
    Continuous wins with WebLinc make this an easy choice.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    TrueCommerce
    I love the control and attention to detail that this system has. Don't be intimidated by it. Keep playing with it, ask questions, and get to know the program. You will grow to absolutely love and understand it.
    Incentivized
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    VTEX
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    TrueCommerce
    We've worked with ecommerce providers for over 12 years, and we have yet to find another solution that provides the same level of responsiveness and accessibility as Nexternal's account representatives.
    Incentivized
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    VTEX
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    TrueCommerce
    I had help from start to finish. Doreen, my rep, was very patient, concise, clear, and she has always had the answers I need. Setting up your store is time consuming at first, but with the support system that Nexternal offers, it is painless.
    Incentivized
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    VTEX
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    TrueCommerce
    When we started with Nexternal, there were not as many options as there are today. We felt the platform was one that we could work with and had a great customer support contact that helped us during the creation of our site.
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    VTEX
    Weblinc was more user-friendly and less confusing to work with.
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    Return on Investment
    TrueCommerce
    • Decreased efficiency in terms of how long it takes to enter order.
    • Very quick with reporting which was great for meetings and customer service calls.
    • Inefficient in terms of shipping abilities.
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    VTEX
    • WebLinc solves ecommerce as a turnkey solution, avoiding the need to hire-up a department to build/manage this aspect of a business.
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