Looking for a CommerceHub or Dsco Alternative? See Why Modern Ecommerce Teams Choose Flxpoint.
CommerceHub and Dsco now run as Rithum for Retailers, split across two platforms with separate logins. Flxpoint gives retailers, marketplaces, and distributors one platform to onboard suppliers, route orders, and sell on every channel.
Flxpoint vs. CommerceHub and Dsco: how the platforms differ
| Feature | Flxpoint | CommerceHub / Dsco (Rithum for Retailers) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Predictable flat-rate subscription, 0% revenue share. Business plan from $699/mo annual or $799/mo monthly | –Quote-based; typically a base platform fee plus per-retailer and per-order charges and a revenue share tied to sales volume |
| Core architecture | Unified single-engine platform (PIM + OMS + inventory) | –Stitched M&A stack (OrderStream, DemandStream, Dsco, ChannelAdvisor) |
| Setup and onboarding time | Rapid: days, not months (storefront connectors in ~20 minutes) | –Multi-week to multi-month professional services implementations |
| Order routing and automation | Dynamic rule engine (cost, proximity, splits, carrier SLAs) | –Standard dropship network routing; advanced rules require add-ons |
| Catalog enrichment and feeds | Built-in PIM, native SEMA data, image deduplication | –Requires separate feed tools (DemandStream / ProductStream) |
| Inventory sync safeguards | Separate inventory and product sync jobs protect partial and delta feeds | –Rigid feed overwrites (risk of mass archival on partial feeds) |
| Support access | In-house systems engineers (continuous monitoring) | –Tiered enterprise ticketing queues (no weekend live support) |
| User role governance | Four granular roles (Primary, Admin, Support Specialist, Read-Only) | –Rigid seat administration across disjointed legacy portals |
| Custom field mapping | Direct-copy attributes and custom field preservation | –Fixed category and attribute schema requirements |
Note: all comparison data was compiled from publicly available sources. Figures are subject to change. Verify directly with each provider.
Everything you need to run your own dropship program
One platform, one login
Dsco and OrderStream (the platform CommerceHub users log into) run separately, with their own logins and support teams. Flxpoint keeps your suppliers, orders, inventory, and listings in one place.
Connect suppliers on their terms
Suppliers can work in the vendor portal, send files you map with the no-code tool, or connect by EDI or API. 200+ public and 5,000+ private supplier integrations are ready to connect.
Send each order line to the best source
Routing groups and priorities pick the source for every line item, using estimated shipping costs, dropship fees, and live carrier rates.
Sell on your own channels too
List the same catalog on your storefronts and marketplaces from the platform that manages your suppliers, with no second product to buy.
Frequently asked questions: Flxpoint vs CommerceHub and Dsco
Is Dsco still active, and how does it relate to CommerceHub and Rithum?
Yes. Dsco is still active as an API-first dropship and inventory network. CommerceHub acquired Dsco in 2020, acquired ChannelAdvisor in November 2022, and rebranded the combined company as Rithum in December 2023. Rithum is the parent brand, and Dsco still runs as its own platform at app.dsco.io.
What is the difference between CommerceHub OrderStream and Dsco?
OrderStream is CommerceHub's EDI-based platform. It runs on ANSI X12 EDI documents, including the 850 purchase order, 855 acknowledgment, 856 advance ship notice, 810 invoice, and 846 inventory advice, exchanged over SFTP or AS2, and it is the connection many large retailers require from their dropship suppliers. Dsco is API-first, using REST APIs for real-time inventory, catalog, and order exchange. Flxpoint connects to both.
Can Flxpoint replace CommerceHub and Dsco without breaking retailer EDI compliance?
Yes. Flxpoint connects into the retailer EDI endpoints and Dsco API feeds you are required to keep, so you stay compliant with your retail partners while moving supplier onboarding, catalog deduplication, and order routing onto Flxpoint.
How does Flxpoint work with NetSuite for CommerceHub and Dsco orders?
Flxpoint sits as an orchestration layer between NetSuite, your sales channels, and your suppliers. Retailer purchase orders from OrderStream or Dsco flow through Flxpoint into NetSuite as sales orders, and shipment tracking (856) and invoices (810) sync back automatically, without custom middleware.
Why do supplier portals still show CommerceHub or Dsco branding if the company is now Rithum?
Rithum is the corporate brand, but the products kept their original names and logins. Rithum's own site still lists separate logins for OrderStream, DemandStream, Dsco, and ChannelAdvisor, and retailer compliance manuals and routing guides still reference CommerceHub and OrderStream. So the screen in front of you shows the legacy name even though the company is Rithum.
What does CommerceHub OrderStream cost?
Rithum does not publish its pricing. It is quote-based, and depending on your setup it can combine a base platform fee with per-retailer and per-order charges and a revenue share tied to your sales volume, so you would need a quote from Rithum for exact figures. Flxpoint uses a flat subscription with no revenue share and no per-order fees, with the Business plan starting at $699/mo billed annually or $799/mo monthly. See flxpoint.com/pricing.
How long does it take to migrate off CommerceHub or Dsco to Flxpoint?
Legacy EDI onboarding and certification can take months. Flxpoint runs in parallel with your live OrderStream or Dsco connections so you can test order routing, inventory sync, and ERP payloads before cutting over, which keeps the switch to a zero-downtime change rather than a hard stop.
How does Flxpoint handle multi-supplier catalog deduplication and order routing?
Flxpoint merges overlapping supplier feeds by UPC, MPN, or Brand RefID into one clean master catalog, which prevents duplicate listings. Its routing engine assigns each order line to the lowest-cost in-stock supplier, using wholesale cost, live carrier rates, and warehouse proximity.
See your dropship program running on Flxpoint.
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