The verdict in three sentences
A partner (reseller) extranet portal in Miami costs 40,000 to 90,000 USD in 2026 depending on modules: a catalog with tiered pricing, online ordering, credit-balance tracking and fine-grained role management. Expect a 12 to 18 week build and around 1,500 USD/month in maintenance. The ROI is commercial: less manual entry, larger orders and more self-sufficient resellers.
The modules of a reseller extranet
A partner extranet differs from a simple client portal through role complexity and commercial logic. Each reseller sees its own pricing, credit balance and history.
| Module | Role | 2026 cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| PIM catalog + product sheets | Foundation | 11,000 |
| Tiered and per-reseller pricing | Commercial | 13,000 |
| Online ordering + B2B cart | Transactional | 15,000 |
| Credit-balance tracking and limits | Financial | 11,000 |
| Multi-level roles (HQ, branch, rep) | Security | 9,000 |
| Dashboard and exports | Management | 7,000 |
A full scope adds these modules to approach 70,000 to 90,000 USD depending on ERP connectors.
Role management: the real cost driver
Price climbs with the number of hierarchy levels and access rules. Here is a 2026 order-of-magnitude grid.
| Role complexity | Example | 2026 surcharge (USD) | Added timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple (2 roles) | Admin + reseller | Included | 0 |
| Intermediate (4 roles) | + Branch + rep | 6,500 | 2 weeks |
| Advanced (6+ roles) | + HQ, hierarchical approval | 13,000 | 4 weeks |
| Custom | Conditional workflows by region | 22,000 | 6 weeks |
Mini case study
Daniel runs an electrical-supply distributor in Miami with 48 resellers. His reps handle roughly 220 orders/month by phone and email, with a costly 4 % entry-error rate. A 66,000 USD extranet lets resellers order on their own at negotiated prices. By removing 70 % of manual entry and cutting errors, Daniel estimates 2,700 USD/month saved across rep time and product returns. The project pays back in about 24 months, before counting the higher average order size typical of self-service ordering.
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What is the difference between a reseller extranet and a client portal?
The extranet handles multi-actor commercial logic: tiered pricing, credit balances, hierarchical roles. A client portal is limited to viewing documents and invoices.
Can we show different prices per reseller?
Yes, that is the core of a B2B extranet. Each reseller sees its negotiated grid, volume discounts and available credit.
How much does ERP integration cost?
Between 11,000 and 22,000 USD depending on the ERP and its API quality. Stock and price synchronization is the most sensitive piece.
Will resellers be able to order on unstable connections?
The cart is built to work on low bandwidth with progressive saving. A started order is never lost if the connection drops.
What is a realistic timeline for a full scope?
Plan on 16 to 18 weeks for an extranet with PIM, tiered pricing and ERP integration, including testing phases with your pilot resellers.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your reseller count, your ERP and the priority modules, and we'll price the right extranet. 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.
