SuiteCommerce:
Your Key to NetSuite eCommerce Success

SuiteCommerce:
Your Key to NetSuite eCommerce Success

Explore the benefits of SuiteCommerce, a comprehensive NetSuite eCommerce solution, and find out why it’s the perfect choice for businesses looking to thrive online.

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Lead Developer - Mountain Bikes Direct

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1. What's SuiteCommerce?

SuiteCommerce is NetSuite’s eCommerce platform and an additional module of the NetSuite product, becoming part of your Single Source of Truth. With SuiteCommerce, you or a SuiteCommerce developer can set up a fully integrated eCommerce website that seamlessly connects with your NetSuite ERP. This means that all the information, such as products, prices, and inventory, is fed directly from your ERP to your eCommerce website, eliminating the need for connectors or integrations.

Are SuiteCommerce and SuiteCommerce Advanced the same?

There are currently two types of SuiteCommerce products: SuiteCommerce (previously known as SuiteCommerce Standard) and SuiteCommerce Advanced. While they share many similarities, there are some key differences. SuiteCommerce Advanced offers more advanced features and customization options compared to SuiteCommerce.

SuiteCommerce Advanced vs. SuiteCommerce

The main advantage of SuiteCommerce Advanced over SuiteCommerce is its ability to offer optimal and robust multichannel experiences.

With SuiteCommerce Advanced, you have unrestricted access to the source code, allowing for greater flexibility and customization. It also offers increased site speed and performance, as well as extra merchandising features like upsell, cross-sell, and faceted navigation.

Additionally, SuiteCommerce Advanced allows you to manage multiple sites under the same brand umbrella.

SuiteCommerce vs. SuiteCommerce Advanced: Uncovered

Both versions have fully responsive themes, integrate perfectly with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, and support multiple currencies/taxes/shipping prices. So that’s covered.

All the features available in SuiteCommerce Advanced are also available in SuiteCommerce. However, the most significant difference lies in the level of control you have over them.

Specifically, SuiteCommerce lacks access to the source code, and version updates in SuiteCommerce are installed automatically instead of manually.

In contrast, SuiteCommerce Advanced gives you complete control of your website. You get flexibility, full server-side scripting, and a more powerful search engine. Unlimited growth opportunities!

SuiteCommerce SuiteCommerce Advanced
Analytics and Reporting
Code-Level Access for Personalization and Customization Limited Full Access
Responsive Themes Yes Yes
Dynamic Search Fair Customization Option Expansive Customization Option
Customized Checkout Flow Limited Yes
Scriptable Cart Yes Yes
Micro-Sites No Yes
Security Full HTTPS Support Full HTTPS Support

Both SuiteCommerce and SuiteCommerce Advanced are excellent platforms for robust and scalable eCommerce. You just need to figure out which one is better for you. Luckily, you don’t have to do that on your own. Our team of SuiteCommerce consultants can help you get started, so stop second-guessing and schedule your meeting now!

Site Builder is NetSuite’s first-ever eCommerce solution, launched around 2004. While it’s still in use by some businesses, SuiteCommerce is now the star of NetSuite’s eCommerce technologies. If you’re looking for the most advanced eCommerce features, SuiteCommerce is the way to go.

SuiteCommerce Advanced vs. Site Builder

For a more in-depth comparison between Site Builder and SuiteCommerce Advanced, here are high-level descriptions of key features included in Site Builder and SuiteCommerce solutions.

If you’re thinking of migrating from Site Builder to SuiteCommerce, our NetSuite eCommerce experts are here to advise you and help you make the best decision for your business. Reach out and request your free consultation!

Website Components Site Builder SuiteCommerce
Comparison Standard Site Advanced Site Customization SuiteCommerce Site
Look and Feel Basic Site Themes and Layouts provided bye NetSuite Limited customization with CSS Full customization
Site Setup Point-and-click Web Site Setup page Point-and-click Web Site Setup page Advanced Site Setup page
Site Template Basic templates included Basic templates included / HTML customization capabilities Available for each module included in Commerce web store and fully customizable
Site Development Tools Point-and-click HTML customization capabilities in Themes and Layouts Developer Tools based on Node.js and Gulp.js Developer Tools are delivered with the Commerce installation and integrated in a local development environment
Product Display Point-and-click Point-and-click Available through Item Search API

Site Builder vs. SuiteCommerce: The Ultimate Comparison

Site Builder SuiteCommerce
General Features
Native integration into backend systems (financials, CRM, order management, inventory, marketing) X X
AJAX architecture . X
CDN Warning! CDNs are not supported for Site Builder X
Secure Shopping Domain using SSL X X
Single Secure Domain for Shopping and Checkout . X
Development
Development Environment 3rd party design tools to build and customize templates from the NetSuite UI Commerce Web Store Developer Tools
Automatic “minification” of JavaScript code and libraries . X
Note: No natively, but can be achieved through customization.
Site Builder SuiteCommerce
Site Management
Multiple sites from one administration account X X
Multi language X X
Multi currency X X
Local Tax/VAT/GST X X
EU cookie notifications X X
Design flexibility Templates provided for each portion of a page or create own template. Upload cascading style sheets (CSS) or build own HTML pages Pixel-perfect design capabilities and unlimited layout control
Multiple device support Requires additional customization Responsive design
Custom fields support Checkout and my account pages only X
Custom content types . Requires site management tools
Note: SuiteTax is not supported by Suite Builder tax calculation.
Site Builder SuiteCommerce
Search
Keyword search X X
Type ahead/search as you type . X
Site-search . X
Customize search criteria settings (exact, starts with, partial, or fuzzy matches) . X
Quick order search . X
Site Builder SuiteCommerce
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Search engine friendly URLs X X
Dynamic SEO meta data X X
HTML & XML site maps X X
Canonical tag support X X
Language/country specific URLs via sub domain . X
Facets as URL parameters . X
Site Builder SuiteCommerce
Catalog & Product Browsing
Customized pricing, advanced pricing rule s& special pricing X X
Content personalization . X
Faceted navigation . X
Multiple display options for list page . X
Dynamic merchandising . X
Display stock availability X X
Automatic image resizing . X
Social sharing . X
Quantity pricing X X
Pickup in store . X
Categories support X X
Site Builder SuiteCommerce
Marketing and Promotions
Flexible coupons and promotions X X
Stackable promo code . X
Integrated, closed-loop marketing X X
Cart abandonment marketing X X
Customer segmentation X X
Site Builder SuiteCommerce
Analytics and Reporting
Unified customer record X X
Customizable dashboards X X
Track customer lifetime ROI X X
3rd party analytics integrations X X
User Account Management
Email Address Management X X

Site Builder isn’t as advanced as SuiteCommerce; I think that’s clear. It’s not mobile-friendly, it doesn’t support HTTPS, and NetSuite won’t be releasing new versions.

However, if you believe that Site Builder is the right option for your specific business, we can help, too! Save your slot in our calendar and get expert help.

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2. SuiteCommerce Features

SuiteCommerce comes with a wide range of out-of-the-box features, including:

  • Accelerate Deployment
  • Drag and Drop Features
  • Continuous Buying Experience
  • Site Performance
  • Related Product Recommendations
  • Mobile-friendly
  • Responsive Design Technology
  • Pixel-perfect Storefront
  • Supports any selling model (B2B/B2C)
  • SEO optimization
  • Email Marketing
  • Social media integration
  • and more
  • Full-featured POS
  • Online and in-store unified shopping experience
  • Omnichannel Servicing
  • Multiple Payment Options
  • One Page Checkout
  • Sell anywhere, in any currency
  • Timeline Display of purchases
  • Returns and support requests
  • Built-in reports
  • KPIs
  • Dashboards
  • Returns management
  • Order inventory and management
  • Real-time store product availability
  • Seamless order fulfillment
  • Ability to manage supplies and stock levels

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3. SuiteCommerce Developers

You won’t find higher-level SuiteCommerce Advanced developers out there!

Our team of experienced SuiteCommerce developers can help you build a powerful eCommerce website that integrates deeply with your NetSuite system for seamless scalability.

With over 10 years of experience in NetSuite eCommerce and more than 250 websites developed across 15+ verticals, our experts are well-equipped to handle your project.

FRONT-END

CRO

THEME INSTALLATION

IMPLEMENTATION

DESIGN

GROWTH HACKING

APP INTEGRATION

EMAIL MARKETING

SEO AUDIT AND BOOST

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4. SuiteCommerce Consulting

Better. Stronger. Faster SuiteCommerce.

Take your SuiteCommerce business to new heights with the help of our team of experts and their comprehensive eCommerce methodologies. We offer services such as optimization, performance audits, customizations, and cart migration to ensure your success.

Optimization

Maximize NetSuite and SuiteCommerce power by fully understanding their capabilities.

Performance

Instantly boost performance by auditing your SuiteCommerce implementation.

Customizations

We help build unique shopping experiences through front and back-end customizations.

Cart Migration

Coming from another shopping cart software? We help merchants smoothly land on SuiteCommerce.

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5. View Our SuiteCommerce Case Studies

Browse through our success stories and see how we’ve helped businesses like Hancock’s of Paducah, ThermoWorks, and Slingshot achieve their eCommerce goals with SuiteCommerce.

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B2C, BigCommerce, Retail. 

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B2B, BigCommerce, Retail, Home.

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B2C, Retail, Sports.

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B2B2C, SuiteCommerce Advanced, Retail. 

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B2C, BigCommerce, Manufacturing.

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B2C, SuiteCommerce Advance, Retail, Home.

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“Tavano Team is professional and they provide a wealth of knowledge and talent from over the years. They respond quickly and effectively to any areas of concern. It is a pleasure working with them!”

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Tonya Hayes

System Analyst at University System of Georgia

6. SuiteCommerce Themes

Get your business up and running quickly with our premium SuiteCommerce themes. Our solutions provide a stylish, scalable, and commerce-ready store that integrates seamlessly with NetSuite, allowing you to launch your SuiteCommerce Advanced site in as little as two weeks.

Your SuiteCommerce Advanced site ready in two weeks!

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Landmark 1:20

Powerful B2B SuiteCommerce theme with a strong focus on B2B features and engaging UX for repeated shoppers.

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Our most popular, given its versatility as a multi-purpose theme with powerful merchandising features.

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Chivas 2:10

Bold design with clean and versatile layouts, supporting large catalogs with a wide range of products.

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PartsDirect 1:21

Powerful yet simple, PartsDirect is a versatile theme perfect if you manage a large product catalog.

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Devena 1:20

Fun, bold, and bright theme that allows you to showcase products in an eye-catching and natural way.

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Zenith 1:38

This stylish theme, combines elegant and modern layouts with stunning visual assets that your customers will love.

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Boutique 1:08

Our minimalistic and clean theme that allows products to shine through handsome and fashionable visuals.

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7. SuiteCommerce Pricing

NetSuite uses a subscription model, so the total cost will vary based on the number of users, required or selected features, and the duration of your contract.

While there is no free version or trial, you can expect a higher subscription fee for SuiteCommerce Advanced compared to SuiteCommerce. It’s always a good idea to speak with one of our NetSuite eCommerce experts to get a better understanding of the costs involved.

"One of the reasons why we've been with Tavano for so long, is that their programmers are very experienced with NetSuite. They're very good. They're very good at what they do.”

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Ben Argov

President at IWA Wine Accessories

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8. Shopify vs. SuiteCommerce Advanced

Advanced While Shopify is a great platform with a strong presence in the industry, SuiteCommerce Advanced has some advantages, particularly when it comes to B2B and complex integrations with NetSuite.

SuiteCommerce Advanced vs Shopify
SuiteCommerce Advanced
Shopify

ERP Integration

SCA’s integration with NetSuite ERP software is seamless.

Integrating Shopify with any ERP will have its challenges, but as long as you’re working with an ERP expert, you’ll be fine!

Global

Supports multi-language stores and multiple currencies (in checkout too).

Shopify Plus supports multi-language as clones. In other words, it requires one instance per language.

ERP Integration

Supports larger catalog volumes, and more control over your displays.

Limited number of SKUs, and limited product listing customizations.

Web Design

Lots or paid themes and 6 free themes, but they not as widely known, so you would still get the feel of an original website if you’re starting out and trying to save some money.

Lots of paid themes and 9 free themes, but they are widely used. You would need to shop a little to find a design that’s really unique.

B2B

SCA is a great platform for B2B. It has an Impressive collection of native customizations specific for B2B

Shopify Plus has a limited selection of customizations available specific for B2B. Its much stronger for B2C.

Customization

With SCA you have complete access to the source code, and the coding languages it uses are common.

To customize Shopify plus, you’ll need a developer with knowledge of Liquid.

Add-ons

SCA has multiple add-ons that can save time and money. Make sure you get them from a reliable source.

Shopify Plus, however, does not support well the usage of third-party plugins simultaneously. Your performance can be affected.

Pricing

With SCA you’re better off getting a professional quote. But even then, pricing is pretty straightforward.

Shopify Plus has charges based on revenue, and extra features mean extra costs.

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9. Magento vs. SuiteCommerce Advanced

SuiteCommerce Advanced and Magento  share many similarities, but there are a few critical differences. Our experts can help you understand which platform is the best fit for your business.

Business Operations

Full visibility of business operations. Reporting, dashboards, analytics, whatever you need to track, measure, and review your data, you've got it.

Global Tools

The Global Tools are super complete, too. Both support multiple languages, currencies, shipping, and Tax & VAT tools to help you manage your business.

Customer Account

Regardless of B2B or B2C, both Customer Account tools are quite extensive. Address book management tools and order status/history for B2C, and quoting, personalized catalog views, or online payment for B2B are just a few of the available resources.

SuiteCommerce Advanced
Magento

SEO and Marketing

SCA has a top-level out-of-the-box feature and you’re free to integrate supporting solutions on top of that.
Also has an out-of-the-box feature, but it’s not as intuitive as SCA’s.

Scalability

Amazing for scalability. Best for enterprise, mid-market or small companies with projections to grow into mid-market.
A little less scale-compatible because of Shopify Plus’s tiered structure.

ERP

Works seamlessly with other NetSuite products. No surprises here.
Magento’s integration with any ERP will have its challenges, unfortunately, regardless of the platform.

Pricing

With SCA you’re better off getting a professional quote. But even then, pricing is more straightforward.
Cost might be lower than SCA to start, but security patching and integrations can hike up the cost pretty quickly.

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10. BigCommerce vs. SuiteCommerce Advanced

Both BigCommerce and SuiteCommerce Advanced cater to small, mid-size, and large businesses, although BigCommerce is more open to freelancers. The main differences lie in the level of integration with NetSuite and the customization options available.

SuiteCommerce Advanced vs BigCommerce
SuiteCommerce Advanced
BigCommerce

Scalability/Pricing

SCA’s implementation cost is as personalized as the final result. You won’t pay for features you won’t use.

With its tiered pricing you may pay for many unused features. Also, BigCommerce takes a percentage of your revenue once you start selling big.

Global

Extensive Global Tool package, with huge language capabilities and other useful resources.

Extremely solid for single-language sites, or businesses that do not require operations in a large number of languages.

ERP

Works seamlessly with other NetSuite products, obviously.

Interestingly, BigCommerce does not require a particular business management software in order to function. But integrations are not without its challenges.

Usability

Easy to understand once you get the hang of it.

Steep learning curve unless you employ a web/IT expert.

Devices

SCA is only web-based.
BigCommerce is available in different devices — web-based, Windows, Linux, Android, iPhone, Mac.

FAQ

SuiteCommerce Advanced offers more advanced features and customization options compared to SuiteCommerce, including unrestricted access to the source code, increased site speed and performance, and the ability to manage multiple sites under the same brand umbrella.

Yes, our team of experts can help you smoothly transition from your current eCommerce platform to SuiteCommerce, ensuring a seamless migration process.

With our premium SuiteCommerce themes, you can have your SuiteCommerce Advanced site up and running in as little as two weeks.

Yes, SuiteCommerce supports any selling model, including B2B and B2C, making it a versatile solution for businesses of all types.

Absolutely! SuiteCommerce Advanced offers unrestricted access to the source code, allowing for greater flexibility and customization options. Our team of SuiteCommerce developers can help you build a unique shopping experience tailored to your business needs.

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