The verdict in three sentences
Integrating an ERP (stock, prices, orders) with an online store costs between 12,000,000 and 35,000,000 FCFA (roughly 18,300–53,400 EUR) in 2026. The choice between real-time middleware and batch sync depends on your order volume and tolerance for stock discrepancies. A good integration cuts stockouts by 22% and removes double data entry.
Standard connector vs custom middleware
| Criterion | Standard connector | Custom middleware |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 12,000,000–20,000,000 FCFA | 22,000,000–35,000,000 FCFA |
| Synchronisation | Batch (15–60 min) | Real-time |
| Supported ERPs | Common Odoo, Sage | All, incl. legacy |
| Synced fields | Standard | Unlimited bespoke |
| Discrepancy handling | Basic | Advanced reconciliation |
| Timeline | 8–12 weeks | 12–16 weeks |
| Maintenance | 15%/year | 15%/year |
For a moderate-volume distributor, a batch connector suffices. Above 200 orders/day or with continuously changing prices, real-time middleware becomes essential.
Real-time vs batch: operational impact
| Metric | Batch (60 min) | Real-time |
|---|---|---|
| Average stock gap | 3–5% | < 1% |
| Falsely shown stockouts | Frequent | Rare |
| Oversell | Possible | Near zero |
| ERP server load | Low | Moderate |
| Integration cost | Lower | ~+40% |
The day rate of an ERP-e-commerce integrator sits between 250,000 and 350,000 FCFA in 2026. The APIs of Odoo (REST/JSON-RPC) and Sage differ: Odoo is more open and quick to connect, Sage often needs a specific connector.
Mini case study
Mr. Ondo, director of an electrical supply distributor in New York, manages 4,500 SKUs on Odoo and a manually fed online store. His teams re-enter every web order into the ERP, with a 6% error rate and falsely shown stockouts.
He invests 26,000,000 FCFA in real-time Odoo-e-commerce middleware. Result: stockouts -22%, oversell nearly eliminated, and double entry removed (2 half-time staff freed, ~7,200,000 FCFA/year). On 480,000,000 FCFA revenue, cutting stockouts recovers ~2% of lost sales (~9,600,000 FCFA/year). The integration is repaid in 19 months.
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How much does ERP-e-commerce integration cost in 2026?
Between 12,000,000 and 35,000,000 FCFA depending on whether it is a standard batch connector or a custom real-time middleware. Real-time adds about 40% to the budget.
Real-time or batch: which to choose?
Batch (sync every 15 to 60 min) suffices under 200 orders/day. Beyond that, or with variable prices, real-time avoids overselling and stock gaps.
What gain on stockouts?
Reliable synchronisation cuts falsely shown stockouts by about 22%, directly recovering lost sales and improving customer satisfaction.
Odoo or Sage, which integrates best?
Odoo offers open REST/JSON-RPC APIs that are quick to connect. Sage often needs a dedicated connector, slightly extending timeline and cost.
What timeline should we plan?
Between 8 and 16 weeks depending on complexity and sync mode. The reconciliation of existing data is often underestimated.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your ERP, your daily order volume and your real-time needs: we quantify the integration between 12,000,000 and 35,000,000 FCFA. 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.