The verdict in three sentences
In 2026, a connector synchronising your ERP and your online store in New York costs between 3,000,000 and 12,000,000 FCFA, depending on the number of flows (stock, orders, products, customers, invoices) and the quality of the available APIs. A well-scoped bidirectional stock + orders connector ships in 4 to 8 weeks for around 4 to 7 million FCFA. The often-underestimated line item is maintenance, essential the moment either platform changes.
Price per synchronised flow
A connector isn't priced as a flat fee but per flow. Each flow (direction and frequency) needs mapping, error handling and testing. Below are 2026 orders of magnitude.
| Synchronised flow | Direction | Cost (FCFA) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock (quantities) | ERP to store | 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 | 1 - 2 wks |
| Orders | store to ERP | 1,200,000 - 2,500,000 | 1.5 - 3 wks |
| Product / price records | ERP to store | 1,500,000 - 3,000,000 | 2 - 4 wks |
| Customers | bidirectional | 800,000 - 1,800,000 | 1 - 2 wks |
| Invoices / credit notes | store to ERP | 1,000,000 - 2,200,000 | 1.5 - 3 wks |
A typical project synchronising stock + orders + products therefore costs around 4,000,000 to 7,500,000 FCFA, excluding middleware and maintenance. The price climbs if the ERP is old and exposes no modern API.
Middleware and maintenance
The connector relies on middleware that orchestrates exchanges, manages queues and replays errors. It's what guarantees no order is lost. Here are the 2026 recurring items.
| Item | 2026 cost (FCFA) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Orchestration middleware (setup) | 1,500,000 - 3,500,000 | once |
| Middleware hosting | 40,000 - 150,000 | monthly |
| Corrective maintenance + changes | 150,000 - 400,000 | monthly |
| Monitoring and alerts | 30,000 - 100,000 | monthly |
| Update after ERP/store version | 500,000 - 2,000,000 | one-off |
Maintenance is not optional: the moment either platform updates its API, the connector must follow. Budget 220,000 to 650,000 FCFA/mo in recurring costs for a multi-flow connector in production.
Mini case study
Karim, operations director at a 30-staff distributor in New York, managed stock in an ERP and sold on an online store, with manual double entry causing stockouts and overselling. Kolonell deploys a bidirectional stock + orders connector via middleware, with automatic error replay.
Budget: 6,200,000 FCFA, delivered in 6 weeks, plus 380,000 FCFA/mo for middleware and maintenance. Before, double entry tied up 2 people at 4 h/day, about 176 h/mo. At 3,500 FCFA/h loaded, that was 616,000 FCFA/mo of time, plus overselling losses. Payback reached in about 11 months, with the bonus of no more stockout cancellations.
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FAQ
How much for a full ERP - e-commerce connector?
Between 3,000,000 and 12,000,000 FCFA depending on the number of flows. A stock + orders connector runs around 4 to 7 million FCFA, delivered in 4 to 8 weeks.
Can we synchronise in real time?
Yes for orders (triggered by webhook on each sale), and at 5 to 30 minute intervals for stock. True second-by-second real time is rarely needed and inflates middleware cost.
What if our ERP is old?
If the ERP exposes no API, we use file exports or a database connection, adding 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 FCFA and lengthening timelines. It's the main quote-variation factor.
What monthly maintenance budget?
Budget 220,000 to 650,000 FCFA/mo for middleware hosting, monitoring and corrective maintenance. It's essential to prevent an update from breaking the sync.
How long to set it up?
From 4 weeks for a simple stock + orders flow to 10 weeks for full product, customer and invoice sync. API quality on both sides determines the timeline.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your ERP, your e-commerce platform and the flows to synchronise: we'll price the connector, middleware and maintenance. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
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.
