TL;DR
- Choose B2Bridge if you process more than 150 B2B orders a month, have more than 5 sales reps, or want one flat price that does not rise with order volume. Growth ($199/mo) includes unlimited orders, unlimited sales agents and RFQ.
- Choose SparkLayer if you are a small wholesale operation (under 50 orders a month, one rep) or need native Xero, QuickBooks or Cin7 connectors. Its Starter plan is $49/mo.
- The deciding factor is scale. SparkLayer caps orders at 50, 100 or 150 per month by plan, then moves you to Enterprise from $499/mo. B2Bridge has no order caps on any plan.
What is the difference between B2Bridge and SparkLayer?
Both apps add B2B features to a standard Shopify store without Shopify Plus: custom price lists, net terms, wholesale registration, quick order and a sales rep portal. The difference is how they charge as you grow.
SparkLayer prices by order volume and number of sales agents. Each plan has a monthly B2B order cap and a fixed number of agent seats. B2Bridge prices by feature set only. Every plan includes unlimited B2B orders, and the Growth plan adds unlimited sales agents and company accounts.
| Criteria | B2Bridge | SparkLayer |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Professional, $99/mo | Starter, $49/mo |
| Free plan | No (14-day trial; free on dev stores) | Basic: 3 price lists, 5 orders/mo |
| B2B order limit | Unlimited on all plans | 50 / 100 / 150 per month, then Enterprise from $499/mo |
| B2B price lists | Unlimited | Unlimited on paid plans |
| Sales agents | Unlimited from Growth ($199/mo) | 1 / 2 / 5 by plan; +$39 per extra agent on Pro |
| Quoting / RFQ | Included from Growth ($199/mo) | $49/mo add-on; included on Pro ($299/mo) |
| Credit limits | Included from Growth | Workflow automations from Growth ($149/mo) |
| ERP connection | Public API on Advanced ($299/mo); NetSuite, Zoho, Odoo | Native Xero, QuickBooks Online, Cin7, Unleashed, Linnworks, Katana; API on Pro |
| Shopify POS | Supported (B2B pricing on POS) | Not listed |
| Customization | On request (Advanced) | Enterprise implementation |
| App Store rating | 5.0★ (27 reviews), Built for Shopify | 4.9★ (388 reviews) |
How much does each app cost at your order volume?
B2Bridge is more expensive for very small operations and cheaper once you add reps or pass 100 orders a month. The four scenarios below use list prices as of October 2026.
| Scenario | SparkLayer plan and monthly cost | B2Bridge plan and monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| 40 orders/mo, no sales reps, no quotes | Starter: $49 | Professional: $99 |
| 80 orders/mo, 3 reps, quoting | Pro (lowest plan with 3+ agents): $299 | Growth: $199 |
| 140 orders/mo, 8 reps, quoting, API | Pro + 3 extra agents: $299 + $117 = $416 | Advanced: $299 |
| 200 orders/mo, 3 reps, quoting | Enterprise: from $499 | Growth: $199 |
The gap widens in peak season. A wholesale brand that jumps from 120 to 300 orders in Q4 stays on the same B2Bridge plan. On SparkLayer, that brand would exceed the Pro cap of 150 orders and need an Enterprise agreement.
Which app is better for sales reps?
B2Bridge is better if you have more than 2 reps. Its Sales Rep Portal is included in Growth ($199/mo) with no limit on the number of reps. Reps log in to the storefront, manage assigned accounts, place orders on behalf of buyers and track commission without Shopify admin access.
SparkLayer’s Sales Agent Portal works the same way and starts earlier, at $49/mo with 1 agent. Seats are capped: 1 on Starter, 2 on Growth and 5 on Pro, with each extra agent at $39/mo. Larger teams need Enterprise.
Which app handles quotes and RFQ better?
SparkLayer has the richer negotiation workflow, while B2Bridge includes RFQ at a lower plan. SparkLayer’s Quoting Engine adds a built-in messenger, live price editing and PDF quotes. It costs $49/mo as an add-on, or comes included on Pro ($299/mo).
B2Bridge includes RFQ on Growth ($199/mo). Buyers request a quote from the product page, and you review it, adjust pricing and convert it into a Shopify draft order. Quotes can be auto-approved and exported as PDF.
Which app connects better to my ERP?
It depends on your ERP. SparkLayer is faster for Xero, QuickBooks Online, Cin7, Unleashed, Linnworks and Katana, which have native connectors.
B2Bridge fits teams on NetSuite, Zoho, Odoo or a custom ERP. Its Public API (Advanced, $299/mo) syncs customer groups and price lists, so pricing can be managed in the ERP rather than in Shopify. Brooklyn Bicycle runs its B2B portal on B2Bridge with NetSuite sync.
Can wholesale and retail buyers see different storefronts?
Yes with B2Bridge; partly with SparkLayer. B2Bridge replaces the product page, collection page and cart for logged-in B2B buyers, so wholesale and retail run on separate templates on the same store.
SparkLayer overlays B2B pricing and ordering on your existing theme. Its B2B Catalogs extension can hide B2B-only or retail-only products using tags and metafields, but both audiences share the same store structure.
When should you choose SparkLayer?
- You process fewer than 50 B2B orders a month and want the lowest entry price ($49/mo).
- You use Xero, QuickBooks Online or Cin7 and want a no-code connector.
- Buyers send orders as PDFs or spreadsheets, and SparkLayer’s AI Intelligent Cart can turn those files into carts.
- You sell on platforms other than Shopify and want one B2B tool across them.
When should you choose B2Bridge?
- You process more than 150 B2B orders a month, or your volume spikes seasonally.
- You have more than 2 sales reps and do not want to pay per seat.
- You need RFQ, credit limits and company accounts in one plan ($199/mo).
- Your pricing lives in NetSuite, Zoho, Odoo or a custom ERP.
- You sell B2B in-store and want wholesale pricing on Shopify POS.
- You want hands-on setup: Growth and Advanced include 1-on-1 onboarding, and Advanced adds customization on request.
FAQs
Does SparkLayer have an order limit?
Yes. SparkLayer allows 5 B2B orders a month on Basic, 50 on Starter, 100 on Growth and 150 on Pro. Above 150 orders you need the Enterprise plan, which starts at $499/mo. B2Bridge has no order limit on any plan.
Does B2Bridge have a free plan?
No. B2Bridge offers a 14-day free trial on all paid plans and free access for development stores. Paid plans start at $99/mo (Professional). SparkLayer has a free Basic plan limited to 3 price lists and 5 orders a month.
What is a cheaper alternative to SparkLayer for high-volume B2B?
For brands above 150 B2B orders a month, B2Bridge Growth ($199/mo) costs less than SparkLayer Enterprise (from $499/mo). It includes unlimited orders, unlimited sales agents and RFQ.
Do both apps work without Shopify Plus?
Yes. Both B2Bridge and SparkLayer run on every Shopify plan, including Basic.
Can I migrate from SparkLayer to B2Bridge?
Yes. B2Bridge imports customers and price lists by CSV on Growth and above, and the team handles setup during 1-on-1 onboarding. Book a demo to plan the migration around your current price lists and reps.
Run wholesale without order caps
If your B2B channel is growing, your app bill should not grow with every order. B2Bridge gives you unlimited orders, unlimited sales reps, RFQ, net terms and credit limits in one flat plan.
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As a Product Marketing Executive at B2Bridge, I focus on the Enterprise B2B Ecommerce domain. I leverage my understanding of product and user psychology to deliver customer-centric content that addresses business challenges and fuels growth.
