I – B2B complexity: Shopware vs Sana Commerce
B2B e-commerce isn’t just a scaled-up version of B2C. It comes with its own set of intricacies: pricing structures, complex product catalogs, multi-layered approval workflows, and unique customer-specific requirements.
Juggling these complexities while trying to deliver a seamless online experience can be a challenge, even for the most seasoned businesses.
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Shopware’s open-source challenge
While Shopware’s open-source approach seems flexible, B2B complexities often demand extensive customizations that go beyond its standard B2B features.
This can lead to reliance on external developers, increased costs, and operational headaches.
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Sana Commerce Cloud’s solution
Sana Commerce Cloud simplifies B2B with out-of-the-box, comprehensive packages, eliminating the need for constant adjustments.
You get the features you need from the start, streamlining your operations and reducing total cost of ownership.
II – Flexibility and scalability: Choosing a platform that can keep up
In the fast-paced world of B2B, agility is key. Your business needs an e-commerce platform that can bend and flex as you grow, adapt to new markets, and embrace emerging technologies.
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Shopware: A custom solution entering new markets
While Shopware does cater to the North American market, it is a new region for the company, and industry analysts have raised concerns about their ability to scale effectively for larger enterprises.
If seamless scalability is crucial for your business, it’s essential to carefully evaluate whether Shopware can meet your needs, both now and in the future.
Shopware’s B2B functionalities tend to require additional extensions to harness their full use. This might be fine if you would like a highly customized solution that works great as it is exactly: but it does mean you might have problems or have less flexibility to change quickly and meet dynamic market demands.
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Sana Commerce Cloud: Functionality for B2B complexity
Sana Commerce’s out-of-box solution ensures the functionality you need, at scale. That means you can grow without fretting about a custom extension breaking, or worrying about what change will mean for your SaaS costs and budgets.
Nearly 20 years of global experience also means Sana Commerce is familiar and comfortable executing projects in any region in an efficient and specialized way.
- B2B-specific features: From smart catalog automations that ensure real-time updates on your inventory, to customer-specific pricing (only available on Shopware’s most advanced package), Sana Commerce Cloud is designed for complex B2B organizations.
- Bi-weekly updates: We recognize the need for a dynamic platform that grows with you and the ever-evolving world of B2B, which is why we have bi-weekly product updates that keep you at the forefront of innovation.
- Scale effortlessly: Handle increased traffic and transactions without breaking a sweat, even as you expand into new markets like North America