TradeCatalog vs SparkLayer
A trade portal. Or B2B on your existing store.
SparkLayer adds wholesale tools to an existing storefront, including Shopify. TradeCatalog gives your business a standalone catalogue for its trade accounts. Start with whether you already have a store you want buyers to use.
14 days free · US$39 a month · Your whole team included
The practical differences
Compare the work you do.
Published pricing
SparkLayer Basic is free on Shopify for up to five orders a month and three price lists. Paid plans are Starter US$49, Growth US$149 and Pro US$299 per month. Starter includes 50 monthly orders and one sales agent. Shopify store fees are separate. The App Store lists USD billing every 30 days.
Checked 27 September 2026. Competitor figures stay in the published currency; the currency selector changes TradeCatalog’s subscription price only. View official sources →
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| What you need | TradeCatalog | SparkLayer |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | US$39/month. No separate storefront subscription required. | Free Shopify Basic tier; paid plans from US$49/month, plus your store subscription. |
| Order allowance | Unlimited orders included. | Basic: 5/month. Starter: 50. Growth: 100. Pro: 150. Enterprise: custom. |
| Account pricing | Customer discounts and agreed fixed item prices. | 3 price lists on Basic; unlimited on paid plans, with volume rules. |
| Sales representatives | Team manages the catalogue and received orders; no rep ordering on behalf of buyers. | Sales agent ordering; Starter includes one agent. |
| Quotes and invoices | Order requests only. Invoice and collect payment in your existing tools. | Growth adds invoicing; Pro adds quoting and Xero / QuickBooks connections. |
| Where buyers shop | A separate hosted trade portal. | B2B ordering within your existing store; supports Shopify and other platforms. |
Based on the official documentation linked below. Features and plans can change.
Why choose TradeCatalog?
No store project required.
Your catalogue runs in TradeCatalog. Start from your spreadsheet without building or maintaining a separate Shopify storefront.
Room for repeat orders.
The monthly plan includes unlimited order requests, customers and team members. You do not move plans when monthly order counts grow.
A clear pricing workflow.
Maintain customer agreements and schedule list-price changes in one place. Buyers see their account prices and receive relevant change notices.
Choose for your business
Pick the right amount
of software.
Choose TradeCatalog if…
You do not need a full ecommerce storefront. You want a separate trade catalogue, unlimited order requests and a monthly plan for your whole team.
Explore how it works →Consider SparkLayer if…
You already have a Shopify store and want wholesale buying inside it, or need volume pricing, rep ordering or quoting. Its free tier may suit a very small B2B operation.
Read their documentation →One plan for your business
Your whole team.
One monthly price.
Invite the people who manage your products, prices, customers and orders. Your buyers use it free.
US$39/ month
- Unlimited products and trade customers
- Unlimited team members and buyer logins
- Customer pricing and scheduled price changes
- Orders, product images and spreadsheet imports
14-day free trial. Billed in USD. Tax added where it applies. Cancel any time.
Start your free trialIs SparkLayer cheaper than TradeCatalog?
Its Basic app tier is free on Shopify, within its order and price-list limits. You still need a Shopify store subscription. Paid SparkLayer plans add to that store cost. Compare the total cost for the functionality and order volume you need.
Is SparkLayer only for Shopify?
No. It supports other platforms too. The free Basic plan described here is Shopify-only; check SparkLayer’s current platform and plan requirements for another store.
Can I move my Shopify theme and orders to TradeCatalog?
No automatic migration is provided. You can import a suitable CSV or Excel product file, set customer agreements and invite buyers. Shopify themes, historical orders and integrations are not transferred.
Does this replace my invoicing or accounting software?
No. Customers send orders through the catalogue. You and the buyer receive an email, and your team can update the order status. You confirm the order, invoice and collect payment using your existing process.
Can my team manage the catalogue together?
Yes. Invite your team to the same business workspace. Each person has their own sign-in. Team members manage products, prices, customers and orders. Owners also manage team access and billing. Customers have separate buyer access.
What does the monthly plan cover?
One subscription covers your business, with unlimited team members, products, trade customers, buyer logins and orders. Customers use it free. You pay in GBP, USD, EUR, AUD or CAD, depending on where you are. Try it free for 14 days; tax is added at checkout where it applies.
Sources & review
Reviewed 27 September 2026. This comparison is written by TradeCatalog. Check the provider’s current documentation before choosing.