Crstl alternative: managed EDI run by people
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Crstl leads with an AI agent and pricing you only see in a demo. Interlink publishes its prices, charges no monthly fee per retailer, runs month to month, and our US-based team sets up your EDI and supports you.
- $50/mopublished starting price
- Daysgo-live, not weeks
- $0monthly per-partner fees
- 30 daysnotice to cancel
Cost estimate
What would switching from Crstl cost you?
Most providers make you sit through a sales call to find out. Answer a few questions and we will email your estimate, with the full rate table so you can check the arithmetic yourself.
60 seconds. No sales call required.
Interlink Commerce vs Crstl, side by side
| Dimension | Interlink Commerce | Crstl |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published: Growth from $50/mo, Scale from $200/mo | No public price list; book a demo. Shopify App Store listing: $149/month |
| Pricing model | Per document, with no monthly fee per retailer | “Pay for Connections, not Documents” |
| Quiet month | No Transaction, No Invoice: no orders, no bill | Fixed pricing whatever your volume |
| Contract terms | Month-to-month: cancel with 30 days’ notice | Terms allow auto-renewal at then-current rates and no prorated refunds |
| Surprise charges | Published rates; 997s and 864s never billed | Terms allow overage fees beyond included quotas |
| Who does the work | A hands-on, US-based team does your setup, testing and support | An AI agent (“Edison”) plus an implementation specialist |
| Support | 24/7 phone and email on Scale | Email and shared Slack channel; no phone listed |
| Onboarding | Most suppliers live in days | About 2 weeks |
| Best for | Brands who want people doing the setup and support, with prices up front | High-volume sellers who want fixed per-connection pricing |
Crstl is a trademark of its owner. Crstl details are from its public website, Shopify App Store listing and terms of service; confirm current terms with each vendor.
Sources, checked November 4, 2026:
Choose Interlink if…
- You want to see the price before you book a demo.
- You want to talk to a person, by phone if needed, when an order goes wrong.
- You want month-to-month terms, not an auto-renewing subscription.
- Your volume varies, and a quiet month should cost less.
Crstl may fit if…
- You ship very high volume, where fixed per-connection pricing can beat per-document billing.
- Your team lives in Slack and wants an AI agent checking documents before they send.
- You sell on Shopify and want an app from the Shopify App Store.
How switching works
- 1
Map your setup
Tell us your retailers and documents. We confirm the full scope in one call.
- 2
We build & certify
We set up your connections and run each retailer’s testing. Your first retailer setup is free.
- 3
Cut over
We switch you over with your team so orders keep flowing. Most suppliers are live in days.
Crstl alternative FAQ
What is the best Crstl alternative?
Interlink Commerce is a people-run, fully managed alternative to Crstl, with published pricing from $50 a month, no monthly fee per retailer, month-to-month terms, and a US-based team. Crstl does not publish a price list and centers on an AI agent.
How much does Crstl cost?
Crstl does not publish a price list; its site asks you to book a demo, and its Shopify App Store listing shows $149 a month. Its pricing is per connection rather than per document, and its terms allow overage fees beyond included quotas. Checked November 4, 2026; confirm current terms with Crstl.
How is Interlink different from Crstl?
Interlink publishes its prices, bills per document with no monthly fee per retailer, and runs month to month with 30 days’ notice. Our US-based team does the setup, testing and support, with 24/7 phone and email support on Scale. Crstl leads with an AI agent and fixed per-connection pricing.
Can I switch from Crstl to Interlink?
Yes. We set up each retailer connection, run the retailer’s testing, and coordinate the cutover so orders keep flowing. Check your Crstl renewal date first: its terms allow subscriptions to auto-renew.