EDI2XML vs LANSA

EDI2XML converts X12 EDI messages to XML or JSON and converts those formats back to EDI. Its REST API detects whether an incoming message is X12, XML, or JSON; version 2.0 can return a 997 Functional Acknowledgment in the API response. API access uses OAuth2 authorization, with refresh tokens generating access tokens valid for one hour. Subscribers receive a Java client, sample EDI and XML files, and XML schema files. The product is offered as an on-premises service, a Web Service, or a fully managed EDI service. On-premises support includes ASC X12, EDIFACT, and HIPAA/X12; the broader supported-standards list also includes TRADACOMS. The managed service covers mapping, trading-partner configuration, standards maintenance, translation, and document exchange on EDI2XML’s private cloud. It can connect to ERP applications through certified connectors, while the company also offers connections between Amazon, Shopify, and BigCommerce stores and back-end systems. The on-premises plan costs $450 per month; a 15-day trial is available.

LANSA provides developer tools and professional services for modernizing IBM i systems and building business applications. Visual LANSA is a low-code platform for web, mobile, and desktop development, using one language across IBM i, Windows, and cloud deployments. For existing systems, LANSA supports green-screen refacing, web enablement, and access to legacy functions through APIs. LANSA Integrator processes XML and EDI documents, connects to databases, transfers files, and exchanges data in real time or batches; its secure communications options include HTTPS, SFTP, TLS, and SSL. Commerce Edition describes multi-tier security, PCI DSS compliance, SSL encryption, and payment gateway integration. LANSA BI can connect to external AI model providers; its AI features may send metadata such as column names and data types, but not dataset values or records. Professional services cover scoping, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing support. LANSA offers a free plan and invites prospective Visual LANSA users to request a free trial, with no trial duration stated. Pricing is on request and varies by business needs.