IndustryStock vs TradeKey

IndustryStock is a web-based B2B industry platform for buyers seeking products and business partners, and for industrial companies supporting sales and marketing. Visitors can search for suppliers, companies, products, press releases, events, universities, videos and catalogs. The site says products and business partners can be found in 17 languages, and its supplier database includes 300,000 suppliers. Buyer accounts can save searches and favorite lists and address unlimited business partners. Sellers can create a free Basic manufacturer profile with a company name, address, phone and fax details; that listing appears behind Premium Members. Premium Membership can include contact details, product listings, a logo, an email form, website and social links, and unlimited pictures, PDF catalogs and videos. Premium listings can be published in up to 17 languages. IndustryStock also offers multilingual search engine marketing, target group marketing, telemarketing, website relaunches and social media campaigns. The registration page offers personal consultation. The Basic account is free; no price is stated for Premium Membership. The company is headquartered in Cottbus, Germany.

TradeKey is a web-based global B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers across importing, exporting, manufacturing, trading, wholesale, and retail. Participants include manufacturers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, importers, and exporters. The marketplace combines search, business data, digital visitorship, and product-promotion tools; supplier verification and RFQ workflows are available, with global supplier coverage. Free Membership costs nothing and includes 10 products with limited features. SilverKey, GoldKey, GoldKey Plus, and VIP prices vary by package; custom packages and standalone services are also offered. Premium services include product promotion, priority placement in buyer searches, buyer-supplier matchmaking, and sales inquiry support. VIP membership lists guaranteed buyer connections, an eight hour buyer consultant, unlimited product posting and showcase, and up to 49 sub-accounts. TradeKey also offers website development, social media marketing, and search engine optimization. Standard and Advance website development packages list Stripe, 2CO, and PayPal payment gateways. TradeKey says it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications. It generally does not offer trials, although rare cases may receive a one month paid VIP trial.