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The B2B-first alternative to a general store builder.

General store builders are tuned for D2C checkout. B2B selling starts earlier — with a catalog, a quote, a rep, a reorder. total.supply is built for that moment, and stays free until buyer intent shows up.

Side by side

How total.supply compares for B2B.

A fair look at where a B2B-first platform differs from a general store builder's typical setup.

For B2B sellerstotal.supplyGeneral store builder
Free buyer-ready catalogYes — free foreverPaid plan from day one
Quotes & RFQ workflowBuilt inUsually an app or higher tier
Catalog-first (sell before checkout)Core modelCheckout-first
Revenue share on salesNonePossible fees off third-party gateways
Payment gateways20+, your choiceBest rates favor the native processor
PDF / spreadsheet → live productsAI-builtManual or third-party app
AI commerce copilot (ask & approve)IncludedLimited / add-ons
eBay & Amazon syncBuilt inApp-dependent
Multi-language catalog4 languages on FreeApp or higher tier

Comparison reflects typical out-of-the-box setups and is intended as general guidance; verify current plans with each provider. Shopify is a trademark of its respective owner; total.supply is not affiliated.

When to switch

Choose total.supply when B2B is the point.

If most of your selling is negotiated, repeat or rep-driven, a checkout-first platform makes you bolt on the parts that matter. total.supply ships them as the core.

  • You want buyers to browse and request before paying.
  • You have a big, spec-heavy catalog that's painful to enter by hand.
  • You refuse to give up a share of revenue to your platform.
Buyer checklist

How to evaluate this alternative in real B2B terms.

Comparison pages are most useful when they map to daily selling work: product data quality, negotiated pricing, buyer requests, gateway choice, marketplace reach and support burden. Use this checklist before choosing a platform or migrating an existing catalog.

Before checkoutCan buyers browse, filter, ask and request quotes without being forced into a cart too early?
Catalog operationsCan the team import messy files, keep specs searchable and update product copy quickly?
Commercial controlCan you keep your gateway, customer relationship, domain and margin without revenue share?
Growth pathCan one catalog support owned storefront, marketplaces, reps, QR codes and repeat buyers?

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