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Best wholesale catalog & ordering software for small wholesalers (2026)

aiprice blog · buyer's guide · September 2026 · written by the aiprice team — aiprice is our product; every other entry is described from its public website

If you sell wholesale from a price list, "B2B software" can mean anything from a $19 catalog link to a $2,000-a-month portal. This guide sorts the options by what you actually need: a catalog buyers can order from, a full wholesale portal, or a designed PDF catalog.

Quick comparison

ToolBest forStarts atFree trial
aipriceWholesalers with an Excel price list who want a finished catalog with a cart, done for them$19/mo (300 items)30 days, first catalog built for you
Catalog MachineDesigning online and PDF catalogs yourself from Excel/CSV or a store$19/mo (100 items)15 days
Now In Store (Foldsquare)Catalogs and order forms from an online store or CSV$39.99/mo for wholesale features14 days
OrderspaceA simple self-serve wholesale portal with accounting integrations$65/mo30 days
FlipsnackGood-looking flipbook catalogs and brochuresFree plan; paid from $38/moFree plan with watermark
EasyCatalogAutomatic catalogs from CSV or Shopify, lots of templatesFree plan; paid from $19.99/moFree plan
B2B WaveA full B2B ordering portal for growing wholesalersfrom £270/mo14 days
OnsightSales-rep ordering app replacing printed catalogs$54 per user/mo30 days

Prices are from each vendor's public pricing page in September 2026 and change often — always check the current page.

How to choose in two questions

  1. Where do your products live today? If it's an Excel price list, pick a tool that starts from that file (aiprice, Catalog Machine). If it's an online store, pick one that syncs with it (Now In Store, EasyCatalog, Catalog Machine).
  2. What should buyers do with it? Browse a pretty brochure → Flipsnack, EasyCatalog. Place orders with case packs, minimums and their own prices → aiprice, Orderspace, B2B Wave.

The tools, one by one

1. aiprice — best if you don't want to build anything

You send your wholesale price list as it is — photos in cells, several sheets, merged cells — and within one working day you get a link to an online catalog with search, categories and a cart that respects case packs, minimum order and volume tiers. Each buyer can see their own discount. Orders arrive in your inbox as a spreadsheet. 0% commission, unlimited customers and orders; plans by number of items ($19 / $39 / $69). Weak spot: no designed PDF brochures and no store integrations — it works from your price list.

2. Catalog Machine — best for DIY online + PDF catalogs

Imports Excel/CSV or connects to Shopify, WooCommerce and Etsy; strong template gallery (price lists, order forms, line sheets). You design the catalog yourself.

3. Now In Store — best if your products are already in an online store

Builds catalogs and order forms from your store or a CSV, with a dedicated wholesale plan. Offers a free wholesale order form template.

4. Orderspace — best simple wholesale portal

A self-serve ordering portal aimed at small wholesalers, with integrations for accounting and store platforms. Priced higher than catalog tools, with a portal-style setup.

5. Flipsnack — best-looking catalogs

Flipbook catalogs and brochures with a large template library. Users on review sites mention price and publication limits; ordering is secondary to design.

6. EasyCatalog — best free starting point

Automatic catalogs from CSV or Shopify with many templates and a free plan.

7. B2B Wave — best full portal for growing teams

A complete B2B ordering portal with a sales-rep app. Reviewers praise support; some mention setup complexity and dated design.

8. Onsight — best for field sales teams

An ordering app for sales reps that replaces printed catalogs; priced per user, with customer self-ordering as an add-on.

What we left out

Enterprise platforms (Shopify Plus B2B, BigCommerce B2B, NuOrder, JOOR, Pepperi) are built for large brands and cost accordingly. Marketplaces like Faire take a commission per order — a different model from your own catalog.

Try the done-for-you option. Open the live demo catalog, then send your price list — the first catalog is free for 30 days.
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FAQ

What is the cheapest way to let wholesale customers order online?

A catalog link built from your existing price list. Tools in this range start around $19 per month; full portals start around $65 and go far higher.

Do I need a website to use wholesale ordering software?

No. Catalog tools like aiprice give you a link you share by email or messenger — no website or online store required.

Can buyers see different prices?

Some tools support customer-specific pricing (aiprice, Orderspace, B2B Wave). Check this first if you give different discounts to different customers.

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