Partner-ready mapping & validation
API-first intake (JSON, CSV, X12 uploads) plus real-time checks on envelope, transaction-set, and partner identifiers — so bad files stop before the trading partner sees them.
Product overview
EDI automation platform — partner mapping, X12 validation, no VAN wall.
Built for SMB teams under partner deadlines — SignalEDI handles EDI mapping, real-time X12 validation, exception routing, and compliance checks so your side is ready in hours or days. Partner certification typically takes 2–6 weeks on their calendar. JSON in, validated X12 out, flat monthly pricing with no per-document fees.
Partner-ready mapping & validationException routing operators can trustHealthcare & QuickBooks on the same platform
Key takeaways
- API-first intake turns JSON, CSV, and uploads into validated X12 with real-time status.
- Healthcare X12, QuickBooks handoffs, and webhook visibility ship on the same SMB platform.
- Flat monthly pricing — no per-document fees — vs. VAN and per-partner quote stacks.
Unlike VAN-heavy or per-partner quote programs, SignalEDI publishes flat monthly tiers, ships API-first intake with validated X12 out, and keeps partner certification timelines honest (your side in hours or days; theirs typically 2–6 weeks).
Platform architecture
Products and integrations
Every channel your team already uses — files, marketplaces, accounting, payments, and partner EDI — normalizes through the AI transaction hub before operations run in the Business Command Center.
Sources
Small Business Systems
- PDF orders
- Excel files
- Shopify
- Amazon Seller
- Walmart Marketplace
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- EDI providers
- Shipping systems
AI transaction layer
SignalEDI AI Transaction Hub
Ingest, validate, translate, and route every document — with AI-assisted triage that catches issues before they reach your partners.
Operations
Business Command Center
One operations workspace for partner status, transaction detail, exceptions, and accounting handoffs.
How it works
EDI mapping, X12 validation, and exception routing — your team monitors the results.
Direct answer
What does an EDI automation platform replace?
SignalEDI replaces manual mapping spreadsheets and opaque VAN file queues. Trading-partner specs become validated maps, every X12 transaction is checked before it reaches the partner, and exceptions route to your team — no VAN setup fees or open-ended consulting projects. Your side is ready in hours or days; partner approval typically takes 2–6 weeks.
Outcome pillars
Partner EDI outcomes: mapping & validation, exceptions, healthcare X12.
One job per pillar — EDI mapping/validation, exception routing, and healthcare/QuickBooks on a single flat-priced platform — not a four-up feature wall.
Exception routing operators can trust
Readiness scoring, acknowledgement status, and a shared exception queue keep mapping and ops on one trail instead of spreadsheet handoffs and opaque VAN queues.
Healthcare & QuickBooks on the same platform
837/835/270/271 with HIPAA-compliant workflow posture and BAA path, plus reviewable EDI-to-QuickBooks context before accounting writes — flat monthly pricing, no per-document fees.
Predictable Cost Calculator
Predict your flat-rate EDI savings
Legacy EDI providers charge setup fees and tax your growth with per-document penalties. Move the slider to see how much you save with SignalEDI.
500 documents / month
50 docs1,000 docs2,500 docs5,000 docs
Legacy VAN / Provider
Variable Pricing- Platform Base Fee$400/mo
- Document Fees (500 × $1.20)$600/mo
- Implementation Setup$2,500
Total Monthly$1,000
SignalEDI Platform
Flat predictable- Platform Flat Fee$199/mo
- Document Fees (Overage limits apply)$0 (Included)
- Implementation Setup$0 (None)
Total Monthly$199
First-Year Estimated Savings
$12,112
Based on saving $801 / month in recurring fees + avoiding $2,500 in upfront implementation setup costs.
Plans
Flat monthly tiers — compare before you trial.
Self-serve onboarding is included. Optional add-ons (vault, analytics, ERP, managed onboarding, healthcare HL7) live on Pricing so this page stays one product story, not a second catalog.
Starter
$199/mo
Best for: First partner or first payer
- Transactions / month: 1,000
- No per-document fees: Included
- Core healthcare X12: 837 / 835 / 270 / 271
- QuickBooks-friendly workflows: Guided handoff
- Trading partners: 5
- Data retention: 14 days
- AI-assisted onboarding: Included
- Partner readiness: Scorecard
- Support: Email
Growth
$499/mo
Best for: Growing EDI operations
- Transactions / month: 10,000 / month
- No per-document fees: Included
- Core healthcare X12: 837 / 835 / 270 / 271
- QuickBooks-friendly workflows: Included
- Trading partners: Unlimited
- Data retention: 90 days
- AI-assisted onboarding: Included
- Partner readiness: Priority
- Support: Priority
Enterprise
$999/mo
Best for: Program teams needing governance
- Transactions / month: Unlimited
- No per-document fees: Included
- Core healthcare X12: 837 / 835 / 270 / 271
- QuickBooks-friendly workflows: Included
- Trading partners: Unlimited
- Data retention: 365 days
- AI-assisted onboarding: Dedicated controls
- Partner readiness: SLA
- Support: SLA
Onboarding paths
Self-serve onboarding by default — managed onboarding available as an add-on
Self-serve onboarding is included on every paid plan: start in Setup Cockpit, work through your onboarding projects, and drive the pipeline with in-product guidance. Managed Partner Onboarding is a paid add-on for teams that want a hands-on launch — operators use the same project record so status and evidence stay aligned. In-app status follows Submitted → Intake → Partner contact → Testing → Validation → Live → Completed (6–8 weeks for some partners for some partners).
EDI product FAQ — mapping, X12 documents, and partner onboarding
What is an EDI automation platform for SMB trading partners?
An EDI automation platform maps trading-partner requirements, validates X12 (or JSON/CSV intake) before partners see the file, and routes exceptions to operators. SignalEDI does that with API-first intake, readiness scoring, and flat monthly pricing — without VAN mailbox fees or open-ended consulting projects.
How does SignalEDI reduce manual EDI mapping work?
SignalEDI automates the most time-consuming parts of EDI: mapping trading-partner requirements, validating documents before they reach partners, and routing exceptions into a shared operator workflow. Teams can review the readiness score, validation results, and exception queue before a partner sees the file. Start a trial to see the full exception routing workflow in your account.
Which X12 transaction sets does the SignalEDI product automate?
Core retail and supplier documents include 810 (invoice), 850 (purchase order), 855 (PO acknowledgement), and 856 (advance ship notice). Healthcare workflows on paid plans add 837 (claims), 835 (remittance), and 270/271 (eligibility). See the X12 EDI guide for the full transaction set library with per-document configuration details.
Does SignalEDI replace a VAN for partner EDI?
For many SMB supplier and healthcare workflows, yes — SignalEDI is API-first with validated X12 out, flat monthly tiers, and no per-document VAN-style metering on paid plans. Partners still run their own certification calendars (typically 2–6 weeks). Compare published pricing if you are evaluating VAN quotes side by side.
Does SignalEDI support major retailers?
Yes — including Walmart, Amazon, Target, Costco, and other retailers with EDI mandates. Each partner has their own document requirements, testing process, and certification timeline. Browse the trading partner library for partner-specific setup guidance and expected onboarding timelines.
Where should developers start after this product overview?
Open the developer hub for API reference, webhook signing samples, TypeScript SDK docs, and sandbox keys. The quickstart gets you from key to first transaction in under ten minutes — no EDI background required.
Still have questions?
Browse the developer docs for API and integration details, or message sales if you need a custom security or onboarding review.
Continue on connected public paths
See SignalEDI in your evaluation path
Compare pricing, open developer docs, or start a self-serve trial — product, trust, and checkout paths stay connected.