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Oracle NetSuite Ecommerce

Integrated ecommerce and online storefront capabilities including B2B and B2C portals, product catalogue management, and order management.

Ecommerce is a core strength for Oracle NetSuite — a primary capability included in standard deployments. The product is best suited to fast-growing mid-market companies wanting unified cloud erp.

What’s in it52 documented capabilities

The ecommerce scope Oracle NetSuite ships, grouped as the product itself organises it.

Commerce Product Overview4

Introduces NetSuite's commerce products, which link financials, inventory, and order management with merchandising, marketing, and customer service to support consistent B2B and B2C shopping experiences.

Capabilities
  • Commerce Product DescriptionsDescribes the different commerce products NetSuite offers and what each one covers.
  • Commerce TabProvides a dedicated tab for managing commerce-related settings on item and other records.
  • Commerce Website TypesExplains the different types of web sites a company can build with NetSuite's commerce tools.

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Store Front12

Covers the customer-facing storefront experience, including themes, item display, checkout, search, order history, account management, and on-site marketing.

Highlights
  • Getting StartedIntroduces the initial setup steps for launching a storefront.
  • Themes & ExtensionsApplies visual themes and functional extensions to customize a storefront's look and behavior.
  • Web Store ItemsControls how items are displayed and made available for purchase on the storefront.
  • Web Store TransactionsHandles the checkout process and resulting order transactions on the storefront.
  • SearchPowers the search experience customers use to find items on the storefront.
All 11 capabilities
  • Getting StartedIntroduces the initial setup steps for launching a storefront.
  • Themes & ExtensionsApplies visual themes and functional extensions to customize a storefront's look and behavior.
  • Web Store ItemsControls how items are displayed and made available for purchase on the storefront.
  • Web Store TransactionsHandles the checkout process and resulting order transactions on the storefront.
  • SearchPowers the search experience customers use to find items on the storefront.
  • OrdersLets customers view their past and current orders through the storefront.
  • My AccountGives customers a self-service area to manage their account details.
  • SEO & AnalyticsOptimizes storefront pages for search engines and tracks site analytics.
  • SuiteCommerce Analytics DataCollects and structures storefront analytics data for reporting.
  • MarketingRuns on-site marketing tools such as promotions and personalized content on the storefront.
  • Website ContentManages non-transactional content pages published on the storefront.

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Site Management Tools13

Covers Site Management Tools, the interface used to build, preview, review, and publish content and categories for a NetSuite commerce web site.

Highlights
  • Site Management Tools OverviewIntroduces the interface used to manage and publish commerce site content.
  • Site Management Tools VersionsTracks which version of Site Management Tools a site is running.
  • Site Management Tools Installation and ImplementationCovers installing and implementing Site Management Tools for a commerce site.
  • Users and Roles in Site Management ToolsControls which users and roles can access Site Management Tools functions.
  • Site Management Tools User InterfaceIntroduces the layout and navigation of the Site Management Tools interface.
All 12 capabilities
  • Site Management Tools OverviewIntroduces the interface used to manage and publish commerce site content.
  • Site Management Tools VersionsTracks which version of Site Management Tools a site is running.
  • Site Management Tools Installation and ImplementationCovers installing and implementing Site Management Tools for a commerce site.
  • Users and Roles in Site Management ToolsControls which users and roles can access Site Management Tools functions.
  • Site Management Tools User InterfaceIntroduces the layout and navigation of the Site Management Tools interface.
  • View Site as of a Specific Date in Site Management ToolsPreviews how a site appeared or will appear as of a chosen date.
  • Review and Publish Content in Site Management ToolsReviews pending content changes and publishes them live to the site.
  • Theme Skin ManagerManages the visual themes, or skins, applied to a commerce site.
  • Commerce Categories in Site Management ToolsOrganizes items into browsable categories shown on the storefront.
  • Previewing Screen Sizes in Site Management ToolsPreviews how site pages render across different screen sizes.
  • Optimizing Site Management Content for SEOAdjusts site content and metadata to improve search engine visibility.
  • NetSuite Records and Site Management ToolsExplains how Site Management Tools content connects back to underlying NetSuite records.

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Merchandising4

Merchandising gives merchandisers the tools to plan ranges, manage the merchandise hierarchy, run promotions, and configure on-site search to drive sales toward commercial targets.

Capabilities
  • Merchandise HierarchyOrganizes items into a hierarchy of categories and subcategories for merchandising.
  • PromotionsCreates and applies discounts, offers, and promotional pricing on the storefront.
  • SearchandisingTunes on-site search results and rankings to highlight specific merchandise.

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SuiteCommerce Site Builder13

Covers SuiteCommerce Site Builder, an earlier web store platform for configuring site records, layout, hosting, search, SEO, and a scriptable shopping cart.

Highlights
  • Site Builder OverviewIntroduces SuiteCommerce Site Builder as a web store platform option.
  • Site Builder Web Site Record SettingsConfigures the core record that defines a Site Builder web site.
  • Setting Up Your Site Builder SiteWalks through the initial steps of launching a Site Builder web site.
  • Site Builder Items, Forms, & ImagesControls how items, forms, and images display on a Site Builder site.
  • Site Builder Tabs & CategoriesOrganizes navigation tabs and item categories on a Site Builder site.
All 12 capabilities
  • Site Builder OverviewIntroduces SuiteCommerce Site Builder as a web store platform option.
  • Site Builder Web Site Record SettingsConfigures the core record that defines a Site Builder web site.
  • Setting Up Your Site Builder SiteWalks through the initial steps of launching a Site Builder web site.
  • Site Builder Items, Forms, & ImagesControls how items, forms, and images display on a Site Builder site.
  • Site Builder Tabs & CategoriesOrganizes navigation tabs and item categories on a Site Builder site.
  • Website Hosting with Site BuilderCovers hosting options and requirements for a Site Builder web site.
  • Site Builder CustomizationCustomizes the look, layout, and behavior of a Site Builder site.
  • Web Site TagsAdds tracking or third-party tags to Site Builder web pages.
  • Website Search with Site BuilderConfigures the on-site search experience for a Site Builder site.
  • Site Builder Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Optimizes Site Builder pages for search engine visibility.
  • Site Builder Website Reports and AnalyticsProvides reports and analytics on Site Builder site traffic and performance.
  • Scriptable CartLets developers customize shopping cart behavior with scripting on Site Builder sites.

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SuiteCommerce InStore (SCIS)4

SuiteCommerce InStore (SCIS), a tablet-based, touch-screen point-of-sale application, integrates with retail hardware such as payment terminals and scanning equipment, and scales as a retailer's sales volume grows.

Capabilities
  • SCIS Administrator GuideCovers configuring SCIS on tablets and in NetSuite, including roles, fields, and reporting setup.
  • SCIS User GuideGuides sales associates and managers through handling sales, returns, and daily transactions in SCIS.
  • SCIS 2.0 Release GuidesDocuments the SCIS 2.0 release, built on SuiteScript 2.X with updated payment processing.

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NetSuite Point of Sale (NSPOS)2

NetSuite Point of Sale (NSPOS) serves as a workstation-based POS application for retailers, integrating sales, returns, and customer data directly with NetSuite's general ledger and supporting a range of payment hardware.

Capabilities
  • NSPOS Administrator GuideCovers installing, configuring, and administering NSPOS across retail workstations.

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Oracle NetSuite add-ons & integrations

Extend Oracle NetSuite with best-of-breed software that integrates with it:

NetSuite eCommerce integrationsConnect Shopify, BigCommerce and Amazon to your ERP.+10 more →
CPQ softwareConfigure-price-quote that writes orders to your ERP.+12 more →
Marketplace integration softwareConnect Amazon, eBay and Walmart orders and stock to your ERP.+7 more →
POS integration softwarePoint-of-sale that syncs in-store sales, inventory and customers to your ERP.+10 more →
Payment processing softwareCard, ACH and wallet payments on invoices, wired into your ERP.+12 more →

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Ecommerce — strength by vendor

VendorStrengthBest forStarting priceImplementationActions
Oracle NetSuite logo
Oracle NetSuite (this page)
★★★ strongFast-growing mid-market companies wanting unified cloud ERP$99/user/mo4–9 months
Acumatica logo
Acumatica
★★★ strongMidsize companies wanting unlimited users and flexible cloud ERPCustom4–8 months
Odoo logo
Odoo
★★★ strongSmall businesses and startups wanting affordable, modular ERP$24.90/user/mo1–4 months
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud logo
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
★★ moderateLarge, complex enterprises needing deep customisation and controlled upgradesCustom6–18 months
Microsoft Dynamics 365 logo
Microsoft Dynamics 365
★★ moderateMid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem$50/user/mo6–14 months
Epicor Prophet 21 logo
Epicor Prophet 21
★★ moderateWholesale distributors needing best-in-class distribution ERP$75/user/mo3–7 months
ERPNext logo
ERPNext
★★ moderateSmall businesses and startups wanting free, self-hosted ERP$0 (self-hosted)1–3 months
Priority ERP logo
Priority ERP
★★ moderateMidsize manufacturers and distributors wanting flexibility$60/user/mo3–6 months

Evaluating ecommerce on Oracle NetSuite

What to put in front of the vendor before you commit.

  1. 1B2B vs B2C focus and capabilities
  2. 2Customer-specific pricing and permissions
  3. 3Real-time inventory sync with ERP
  4. 4Payment processing options
  5. 5Mobile-responsive storefront

Oracle NetSuite starts at $99/user/mo with a typical total cost of $100K–$500K and a 4–9 months implementation.

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Oracle NetSuite Ecommerce FAQ

What is SuiteCommerce?

SuiteCommerce is NetSuite's native ecommerce platform, letting companies run B2B or B2C online storefronts directly on the same database as inventory, pricing, and order management. Because it's built into NetSuite rather than connected via integration, product availability and customer-specific pricing shown online reflect the ERP in real time rather than syncing on a delay.

What is SuiteCommerce Advanced?

SuiteCommerce Advanced was NetSuite's earlier, more customizable ecommerce tier aimed at businesses needing deep storefront design control, distinct from the standard SuiteCommerce package. NetSuite has since evolved its ecommerce packaging, so buyers evaluating today should confirm current tier names and included capability directly with NetSuite or a partner rather than assuming the Advanced tier still exists as a separate SKU.

How much does NetSuite SuiteCommerce cost?

NetSuite doesn't publish SuiteCommerce pricing — it's quote-based, priced as an add-on module on top of your core NetSuite ERP subscription, and varies with storefront complexity, transaction volume, and whether you need B2B and B2C sites. Expect implementation and design costs on top of the license, often requiring a NetSuite partner for setup and theming.

Who uses SuiteCommerce?

SuiteCommerce is used mainly by mid-market manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers already running NetSuite as their ERP who want their online storefront — B2B, B2C, or both — sharing the same inventory and pricing data as the rest of the business. It suits companies prioritizing back-office integration over the deepest storefront design flexibility offered by dedicated platforms.

Is SuiteCommerce open source?

No, SuiteCommerce is proprietary software licensed as part of the NetSuite platform, not an open-source project. It's built on NetSuite's SuiteScript framework, which allows significant customization by developers, but the underlying platform itself is closed-source and requires a NetSuite subscription and SuiteCommerce license to use.

How do you customize SuiteCommerce?

SuiteCommerce is customized through NetSuite's SuiteScript and theme/template framework, which lets developers modify storefront layout, checkout flow, and business logic while staying connected to live NetSuite data. Deep customization typically requires a NetSuite-certified developer or implementation partner, since changes need to work within NetSuite's upgrade cycle rather than being simple front-end tweaks.

How do you connect an ecommerce platform to NetSuite ERP?

Connecting a third-party ecommerce platform like Shopify or BigCommerce to NetSuite typically runs through a pre-built connector from NetSuite's SuiteApp marketplace or a middleware integration platform, syncing orders, inventory, and customer data between the two systems. The alternative is running SuiteCommerce natively, which avoids the sync layer entirely since the storefront and ERP share one database.

What's the best NetSuite shipping integration for ecommerce?

There's no single best shipping integration — the right choice depends on your carriers and volume. NetSuite connects to shipping platforms and carrier-direct integrations for major parcel and freight carriers through SuiteApp marketplace connectors, enabling rate shopping and label printing from within order fulfillment. Evaluate based on your actual carrier mix and whether you need multi-carrier rate comparison at checkout.

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