Transalis vs. Cleo
Transalis is large enough to deliver globally, yet personal enough to know its customers and care about their success.
15,000 businesses migrated from legacy EDI providers over more than 20 years.
75% of Transalis customers remain for 15 years or more.
Subscription pricing, with no transaction-volume charges or message-volume tiers.
Is Transalis an alternative to Cleo?
- 15,000
- businesses migrated from legacy EDI providers
- 20+
- years of EDI experience
- 75%
- of customers stay 15 years or more
- 50+
- countries on the trading network
Transalis and Cleo both provide managed cloud-based EDI solutions, trading partner connectivity, AI-assisted automation, and ERP and API integration.
Transalis offers a compelling alternative through 15,000 successful business migrations from legacy EDI VAN providers, exceptional customer longevity with approximately 75% of Transalis customers remaining for 15+ years, and predictable, volume-independent subscription pricing that helps businesses plan EDI costs as transaction volumes grow.
Its cloud-native modern OpenEDI platform combines modern API integration, support for all major international EDI standards, global trading connectivity across 50+ countries, fully managed EDI services, Peppol eInvoicing, AI-assisted document processing, real-time supply chain visibility, security and service reliability.
Supporting start-ups, SMEs and multinational enterprises, Transalis provides the flexibility, expertise and technology to support businesses switching EDI providers and planning long-term growth.
What do Transalis and Cleo both provide?
Both offer the capabilities below. The 10 criteria further down set out how Transalis delivers each one, and let you score Cleo on the same terms.
- 01Managed cloud-based EDI
- 02Trading partner connectivity
- 03AI-assisted automation
- 04ERP and API integration
How does Transalis compare with Cleo?
Score Cleo from 1 to 10 on each criterion. Your total updates as you go.
How scoring works
Transalis scores 10/10 for providing all the capabilities listed under each criterion. Rate your existing EDI provider from 1–10 based on how well it meets the same requirements. The overall score is a comparison of capabilities, not a ranking of EDI providers. You decide which provider best meets your business needs.
| Criterion | Transalis products, services & capabilities | Transalis score1–10 | Your Cleo score1–10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.EDI Provider Switching Experience | SwitchAssist: Successfully migrated 15,000 individual businesses from legacy EDI providers over more than 20 years. Structured eight-step migration programme covering planning, EDI mapping, integration, testing and controlled cutover. | Transalis score10 | |
| 2.Long-Term Customer Relationships | Customer Success: Trusted, long-term customer relationships, with 75% of Transalis customers remaining for 15 years or more. Established relationships with leading international businesses, supported by specialist account management and customer success services. | Transalis score10 | |
| 3.Predictable EDI Pricing | OpenEDI: Modern, cloud-native EDIaaS (EDI as a Service) with predictable subscription pricing, no transaction-volume charges or message-volume tiers. Scalable commercial arrangements supporting business growth, with setup and additional integration scope quoted separately. | Transalis score10 | |
| 4.Fully Managed EDI Services | OpenEDI: Fully managed, cloud-native EDI supporting all global standards including GS1, EDIFACT, ANSI X12, EANCOM, and TRADACOMS; AS2, OFTP2 and SFTP connectivity; B2B, B2G, D2C, 3PL, DRS, dropship, stock control, EPOD, shipping labels and customs declarations. Includes EDI trading partner compliance, change management, purchase orders (850), acknowledgements (855), advance shipping notices (ASN/856), invoices (810) and global cloud support. | Transalis score10 | |
| 5.International Trading Network | FastTrack & MarketConnect: Automated trading partner onboarding, supplier enablement, EDI testing and certification. Connecting blue-chip retailers, manufacturers, marketplaces, suppliers and logistics providers across international supply chains in 50+ countries, supporting GS1 standards and partner-specific EDI requirements. | Transalis score10 | |
| 6.ERP & Business System Integration | DataLink: Pre-built, pre-mapped, ERP-native integrations and API connectivity, including REST APIs, JSON and XML. Supports SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other ERP, accounting, warehouse and business systems. Automates EDI mapping, catalogues, master data, ePOS, forecasts, schedules, call-offs and supply chain transactions. | Transalis score10 | |
| 7.Flexible EDI Solutions for Businesses of All Sizes | WebEDI & OpenEDI: Flexible, scalable cloud-based EDI solutions for start-ups, SMEs, growing businesses and multinational enterprises. Supporting retail, manufacturing, automotive, FMCG, construction, healthcare, fresh food, warehousing and food services. Includes multi-entity and multi-currency trading, with browser-based, integrated and fully managed service options. | Transalis score10 | |
| 8.EDI & eInvoicing Capabilities | OpenEDI & eInvoiceTrack: Certified Peppol Access Point supporting AS4, B2B/B2G eInvoicing, Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC), multi-country eInvoicing compliance, tax reporting, AP/AR automation, self-billing and real-time invoice tracking. Supports Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), accelerated cashflow, EESPA membership and Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) EDI requirements. | Transalis score10 | |
| 9.Customer Support, Security & Service Accountability | Managed Support & Customer Success: Dedicated EDI specialists, global cloud support, responsive technical assistance, defined service responsibilities, EDI business continuity and disaster recovery. ISO 27001, DataSentry Cyber Essentials and Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud credentials support security assurance, 99.99% uptime, public-sector procurement and customer confidence. | Transalis score10 | |
| 10.AI, EDI Automation & Transaction Visibility | DataCapture, DataTrack & eInvoiceTrack: AI-assisted document capture, intelligent data extraction, EDI validation, automated error correction and exception handling. Real-time document status, monitoring, alerts, VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), EGIN and digital supply chain visibility. Helps reduce rejected documents, EDI chargebacks and retailer compliance penalties through improved transaction accuracy. | Transalis score10 | |
| Total score (out of 100) | Transalis100 | Cleo0 | |
Transalis vs. Cleo: common questions
How does Transalis compare with Cleo?
Transalis and Cleo both provide managed cloud-based EDI solutions, trading partner connectivity, AI-assisted automation, and ERP and API integration. This comparison sets out Transalis products, services and capabilities against 10 key EDI criteria, and you score Cleo on the same criteria from 1 to 10. You decide which provider best meets your business needs.
Can I switch from Cleo to Transalis?
Yes. Transalis has migrated 15,000 individual businesses from legacy EDI providers over more than 20 years, using a structured eight-step migration programme covering planning, EDI mapping, integration, testing and controlled cutover. The Switch from Cleo page explains what changes and what stays the same.
Does Transalis charge per transaction?
No. Transalis OpenEDI uses predictable subscription pricing, with no transaction-volume charges or message-volume tiers. Setup and additional integration scope are quoted separately.
Which EDI standards does Transalis support?
Transalis supports all global standards including GS1, EDIFACT, ANSI X12, EANCOM and TRADACOMS, with AS2, OFTP2 and SFTP connectivity.
Is Transalis a certified Peppol Access Point?
Yes. Transalis is a certified Peppol Access Point supporting AS4, B2B and B2G eInvoicing, Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) and multi-country eInvoicing compliance.
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About our EDI provider comparisons
Our comparisons use 10 consistent criteria covering EDI capabilities, technology, integration, pricing and customer service. Transalis products and services are described using its established capabilities, while you independently assess and score your existing provider. The comparisons are designed to support informed decisions, not to rank or disparage other EDI providers.
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