When evaluating EDI VAN providers, it’s easy to get tunnel vision on the monthly quote. But as organizations that have migrated to us at Nexus VAN have learned, price is just the starting point. If you want a VAN that empowers IT, Finance, and Operations—not one that quietly drains budgets, slows projects, or jeopardizes compliance—there are four critical factors to examine beyond cost. In this guide, we’ll share how experienced teams vet VAN providers for fit, risk, and real value.
The EDI VAN industry is infamous for unpredictable invoices packed with confusing or hidden fees. That’s why professionals responsible for spend transparency—like CFOs and IT budget owners—prioritize:
At Nexus VAN, we saw how lack of transparency burned customers. So, we designed our service with clear, predictable, tiered pricing—no hidden fees, ever. What you see on the pricing page is what you pay. We never round up data, and every customer gets a detailed, understandable invoice. Plus, our contracts are simple and customer-friendly.
Many organizations stay with a legacy VAN simply because the risk of migration feels overwhelming. What if critical documents get lost? What if trading partners are disrupted or timelines are blown? These are valid concerns—and exactly why you must scrutinize a VAN’s migration experience and resources.
With Nexus VAN, migration is guaranteed risk-free. Our dedicated EDI veterans handle everything—from connection setup to partner notifications—using a migration dashboard that keeps you in the loop. On top of that, we offer a 90-day free trial, so you can judge our platform with zero commitment.
Your EDI network sits at the heart of your supply chain—lost, delayed, or unsecured data isn’t an option. Before you sign, evaluate these crucial operational metrics:
Nexus VAN delivers 99.998% uptime, robust encryption both in transit and at rest, and is SOC-2 compliant—which means your documents are always protected with the industry’s best practices. Our network supports real global interconnects and all standard protocols, so you won’t ever hit a dead end when expanding your trading partner list.
For most businesses, EDI is just one piece of the puzzle. When complications arise—formatting, document failures, urgent trading partner changes—the difference between days of email tag versus a direct call to a seasoned expert can impact deadlines, customer satisfaction, and even revenue recognition.
At Nexus VAN, we answer support calls and emails fast—within a business day in most cases—and our team has, on average, decades of direct EDI experience. We’ve personally implemented mission-critical rollouts at complex organizations and know how high the stakes are. That’s why support quality and industry knowledge shape every client’s daily experience with us.
We’ve witnessed the relief from clients discovering that a VAN can be both affordable and high performance. But above all, the best EDI VAN providers are relentlessly transparent and act as a true business partner—not a hidden cost center, roadblock, or technical bottleneck. At Nexus VAN, migration is stress-free, pricing is fair, the technology is state-of-the-art, and support is real-time and expert-led.
If you’re exploring an upgrade or replacement, request a risk-free demo with our team. We’re happy to provide real pricing, explain our zero-risk migration, and answer tough EDI questions—no sales pressure, just expert guidance based on decades helping organizations like yours.
Stop paying for uncertainty or complexity with your current VAN. Let’s make EDI work for you—for less, with less risk, and superior support from professionals who care. Learn more about Nexus VAN and start your journey.
