How does Spark Shipping fare against competitors?

Need a Flxpoint alternative?

Spark Shipping is easier to use, more cost-effective and delivers across all your needs from configuration to integration.

 

Request A Demo

An Overview of FlxPoint

Flxpoint is an automation platform for retailers, brands, and wholesalers that connects and automates various third-party fulfillment and in-house systems to multiple sales channels. 

There are several problems with Flxpoint, including:

  • Pricing: Flxpoint is far more expensive to use than Spark Shipping, with pricing plans starting at $349 per month for a basic package that doesn’t include many features.
  • Contracts: When you sign up with Flxpoint, you’re locked into a yearly contract that you can’t cancel, even if you’re not happy with their software.
  • Self-setup: You can’t set up Flxpoint yourself, and you have to wait for an account manager to handle the setup for you.
  • Electronic data interchange (EDI) setup: Flxpont’s EDI is costly to set up, with pricing options for setup starting at $4,800.
  • Rule configuration: Flxpoint’s rule configuration is difficult to carry out, making setup complex.
  • Fitment support: Flxpoint doesn’t offer fitment support, so you may experience catalog and inventory errors, and customers can’t search for products by year, make, and model.
  • Support: Customer support is automated, meaning you won’t necessarily get assistance from a human.
  • Inventory sync: With Flxpoint, you’ll have a five-minute inventory sync interval.
KAL004_Comparisons page-NegativeSS image-Need an account manager to assist-1

An Overview of Spark Shipping

Spark Shipping is a software solution designed to automate dropshipping and inventory management processes for eCommerce businesses. 

We help online retailers streamline their operations by providing tools and integrations to manage supplier relationships, automate order processing, and keep inventory data up-to-date.

Here’s how our solution solves the problems Flxpoint presents:

  • Pricing: Our pricing starts at as little as $249 per month, and our packages include comprehensive features for all kinds of eCommerce businesses.
  • Contracts: Our contracts are month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime.
  • Self-setup: Spark Shipping is easy to use, and you can set everything up yourself without waiting for help from an account manager.
  • Electronic data interchange (EDI) setup: Setting up EDI on our platform is fast and cost-effective. EDI custom integrations start at only $499 per month.
  • Rule configuration: Rules can be set up and configured in minutes without the need for assistance from a team member.
  • Fitment support: We offer added fitment functionality for specific vendors to reduce catalog and inventory errors, allowing your customers to browse based on year, make, and model.
  • Product data: We offer full product data integration. You can automatically upload full product data from suppliers, including images and descriptions, into your eCommerce store.
  • Training: We offer our customers weekly live training as well as extensive resources to get started.
  • Inventory sync: We don’t have an inventory sync level as this happens in real time.
KAL004_Comparisons page-Positive SS image--EasytoUse

A Comparison Between Inventory Source and Spark Shipping

Let’s look at some of the other key differences between Spark Shipping and Inventory Source:

Pricing

  • Flxpoint: Pricing starts at $349 per month and you will have to pay for an onboarding plan starting at $2,400.
  • Spark Shipping: Our plans start at $249 per month, and you don’t have to purchase an onboarding package as our platform is suitable for self-setup.

 

Spark Shipping and FlxPoint Features

Spark Shipping

Flxpoint

Pricing starts at $249 per month with comprehensive packages. Pricing can be as high as $1,000 per month for basic features.
Month-to-month contracts, cancel anytime. A yearly contract is required.
30-day full money-back guarantee. No money-back guarantee.
Easy to use with self-setup or on-hand phone and email support. Group or 1-on-1 onboarding sessions are available. Not suitable for self-setup. You need to wait for the account manager to set up the software.
Fast and cost-effective EDI setup. Costly EDI setup
Configure in minutes and choose predefined rules that make sense for your business. Difficult rule configuration and you must configure rules yourself.
Integrations with fitment plugins. No fitment support.
Full product data integration. Full product data integration.
Weekly live training included and personalized service. 24/7 automated support with no personalized service.
Pre-integrated supplier network. Pre-integrated supplier network.
Real time inventory sync interval. Five-minute inventory sync interval.

 

Pros and Cons of FlxPoint

✅ Pros

❌ Cons

Integrates with most major eCommerce platforms. Pricing plans are expensive, and basic packages have very few features.
There is a free version to try out before you commit to a paid plan. You have to pay for onboarding and wait for an account manager to set up your software.
Fully customizable dynamic rule-based order routing. The initial setup and integration process can be complex and time-consuming. 
Merge, filter, and prioritize product data from multiple sources to create product listings. Any issues with supplier reliability, such as delays, stock shortages, or data inaccuracies, can directly impact your business operations.
Fully automated workflows from channel purchase to customer delivery. Problems with data synchronization may lead to discrepancies in inventory levels, pricing, or product information.

 

Pros and Cons of Spark Shipping

✅ Pros

❌ Cons

Automatically route orders from your eCommerce store to the appropriate supplier, reducing manual effort. The mobile version of our software has certain limitations.
Synchronize inventory levels across all sales channels, ensuring your online store reflects accurate stock information. No free plan for new users.
Integrations with a wide range of suppliers with formats such as API connections. It may not be suitable for much smaller businesses who are just starting out.
Automate the process of sending shipping and tracking information to customers, enhancing the customer experience.  
Set up custom workflows and rules to match your needs, providing flexibility.  

Why Choose Spark Shipping?

Spark Shipping is a cost-effective and reliable solution

With pre-defined products to meet your needs combined with personalized support, we ensure the seamless automation of your ecommerce business.

Request a Demo

Why Juiced Accessories Chose Spark Shipping

juiced-autoparts

Find out how, in Juiced Accessories' opinion, switching to Flxpoint caused a 50% year-over-year drop in their sales.

All the information on this page is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. SparkShipping.com does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of this information. 

Any action you take upon the information you find on this webpage is strictly at your own risk. SparkShipping.com will not be liable for any losses and or damages in connection with the use of this information.

Shopping Carts

shopify-logo-211fbc0f7679eece37c08494cbd03d12a2686d4b28ab2565429edbb1de96d9d2 bigcommerce-logo-7bf019de0aed3d7f92adedbdb223b2f941a9cf4e3e939045a2bfc09f75edbaf6 (1) image2-Jan-03-2023-12-27-59-5742-PM-1 amazon-logo-4da18f2594f01ee520c5e6ed7fcf00b8d73996b827985cad0ee15682effed6fe (1) image4-Jan-03-2023-08-32-26-6633-AM ebay-logo-d719b2328624f3d828f702957e6804e00c921a8c2228066043bb9d579a52b0cc selleractive-logo-d39ba5e373716855265b2e07e03ef3215ed408245567e8ce55a9d00cfd327961 skuvault-logo-c275d948d60145d6a31469f9b62d292b192ce6a751f66e6f12a85eef3738a893 brightpearl-logo-887c5045558cddff2e4f58b3e515b48c68beb0e62bb4904d821757d023b9c098 channeladvisor-logo-3f00e8fe3cdf23ba689553a5395fffbd1af428bff67bad838aa4a7b5ceb08499 weapon-depot-logo (1) (1)-1