Bots EDI
6.2#3 in data mapping softwareWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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EdiFabric
7.9#1 in electronic data interchange softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Bots EDI | EdiFabric |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2016 |
| Integrations | The feature list names VAN connections including X400, IPMail, Sterling Commerce, Inovis, GXS, and InterCommit; it says AS2 is not direct but notes successful implementations using an external module. | The .NET library includes Entity Framework database contexts for EDI data, and code examples are available on GitHub. |
| Platforms | The maker lists Windows, Linux, OSX, and Unix as supported platforms; installation documentation says Bots NG should work on most operating systems supporting Python 3. | ediFabric Native supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, while .NET 6 or later supports macOS, Linux, and Windows. |
| Purpose | Bots is open-source software for translating and routing EDI files, used by companies exchanging large numbers of electronic business documents. | EdiFabric provides developer tools that translate between EDI data and structured JSON, with tools to parse, validate, generate, acknowledge, split, and map EDI. |
| Support | The site points Bots NG users to a discussion group on Discord and lists commercial support from Ludovic Watteaux. | Community includes EDI forum support; paid plans include standard support, and standard support is described as three incidents a year for Developer. |
Bots EDI plans
No prices published.
EdiFabric plans
- CommunityFree
- Cloud only$0.01 a month
- Developer$179 a year
- Enterprise$799 a year
- Perpetual$2,950, paid once
- OEM$4,500 a year
Pick Bots EDI if…
Bots EDI suits organizations exchanging EDI documents across the listed formats and communication methods. Teams should be prepared to work with Python installation and the requirements of their chosen branch.
Pick EdiFabric if…
Community is described for evaluation, learning, and prototyping; Developer is aimed at individual developers and small teams. Enterprise is positioned for company-wide use at scale.