The verdict in three sentences
A reseller extranet costs, in 2026, between 6 and 18 million FCFA (roughly 9,000-27,000 EUR) depending on features (per-customer priced catalogue, online orders, stock tracking, history). The ERP connection adds about 3M FCFA and maintenance (TMA) runs 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA/month. Delivery takes 8 to 16 weeks, and ROI hinges on order-processing time and the end of pricing errors.
Why an extranet changes order processing
A B2B distributor taking orders by WhatsApp, phone and email accumulates re-keying, pricing errors and unanticipated stock-outs. The extranet gives each reseller their negotiated pricing, real-time available stock and a cart that flows straight into the ERP. The gain is not cosmetic: it frees sales time and eliminates invoicing errors.
| Feature | Indicative 2026 cost (FCFA) | Operational impact |
|---|---|---|
| Reseller accounts + roles | 1,500,000 - 3,000,000 | Secure access by profile |
| Per-customer priced catalogue | 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 | End of pricing errors |
| Online order + cart | 2,500,000 - 5,000,000 | -60% re-keying |
| Real-time stock tracking | 1,500,000 - 3,500,000 | -40% surprise stock-outs |
| History + quick reorder | 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 | Faster recurring orders |
| ERP connection | 3,000,000 (+) | Zero double entry |
| Sales dashboard | 1,500,000 - 3,000,000 | Sales steering |
Budget, timeline and total cost of ownership
The budget depends mainly on two choices: how many resellers to manage and how deep the integration goes with the existing ERP. A standalone extranet (no ERP) starts lower but requires manual exports; integration costs more upfront but removes recurring work. Over twelve months, maintenance should be budgeted as a fixed cost.
| Item | Standard extranet | Extranet + ERP |
|---|---|---|
| Development | 6,000,000 - 10,000,000 FCFA | 12,000,000 - 18,000,000 FCFA |
| Timeline | 8 - 12 weeks | 12 - 16 weeks |
| ERP connection | No | +3,000,000 FCFA |
| Monthly TMA | 150,000 - 250,000 FCFA | 250,000 - 400,000 FCFA |
| Year-1 total (estimate) | 8,000,000 - 13,000,000 FCFA | 15,000,000 - 23,000,000 FCFA |
Mini case study
Amadou runs an appliance distributor with 85 active resellers. His three sales assistants process about 1,200 orders per month by hand, at 12 minutes per order for entry and price verification — around 240 hours/month. At a loaded cost of 2,500 FCFA/hour, that is 600,000 FCFA/month of processing, not counting invoicing errors. He invests 14,000,000 FCFA in an ERP-connected extranet plus 300,000 FCFA/month of TMA. By automating 65% of data entry, he saves 390,000 FCFA/month in labour and removes most credit notes for pricing errors. Payback lands around 30 to 40 months, faster as self-service reordering grows.
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How much does a reseller extranet cost in 2026?
Between 6 and 18 million FCFA depending on features. A standalone ordering extranet starts near 6M FCFA; an ERP-integrated version with custom pricing exceeds 12M FCFA.
Is connecting to my ERP essential?
Not at launch, but it is the main ROI lever: for about 3M FCFA, it removes double entry and makes stock and pricing reliable. Without it, you keep daily manual exports.
What is the monthly maintenance cost?
TMA ranges from 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA/month depending on complexity and ERP integration. It covers fixes, security and small enhancements.
How long to go live?
Budget 8 to 12 weeks for a standard extranet and 12 to 16 weeks with ERP integration. Framing per-customer pricing is usually the longest step.
Can we manage different pricing per reseller?
Yes, it is a key feature: each reseller sees their negotiated pricing and discounts. Budget 2 to 4M FCFA for this module, which alone eliminates most invoicing disputes.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
