Best Handshake
Alternatives &
Competitors in 2026.
Handshake's B2B ordering platform has been sunset. Whether you're migrating off Handshake or evaluating alternatives, here's the definitive comparison of the best B2B ordering platforms for wholesale distributors and manufacturers in 2026.
Why Handshake Users Are Looking for Alternatives
Handshake Was Acquired & Sunset
Handshake was acquired and its B2B ordering platform has been wound down. If you're still on Handshake, you need a migration plan — not a band-aid.
You Need Mobile-First Ordering
Handshake's strength was mobile ordering for field reps. Growmax ARC delivers the same mobile-first experience with offline capability, GPS visit logging, and customer-specific pricing — all on iOS and Android.
Your Catalog Is Complex
Industrial distributors with 10K-100K+ SKUs, complex pricing tiers, and multi-warehouse inventory need a platform built for that complexity. Not a generic eCommerce tool.
You're Tired of Per-User Pricing
Enterprise platforms like Pepperi charge $500+/user/month. Growmax ARC starts at $199/mo with unlimited portal users — your total cost doesn't scale with every new sales rep.
Your ERP Is the Source of Truth
Whether you run Zoho, QuickBooks, or Xero — your B2B platform should sync natively, not through fragile middleware. Growmax ARC connects directly to your accounting system with bidirectional real-time sync.
You Need Partner Commerce
Handshake had no partner portal. Growmax ARC includes a full customer self-service portal where buyers place orders, track deliveries, and manage their accounts independently.
Top 5 Handshake Alternatives Compared
Growmax ARC
RecommendedThe all-in-one B2B distributor platform with self-service signup. Inventory management, customer portal, and mobile sales rep app — ready in minutes. Native Zoho, QuickBooks & Xero integration, offline field sales app, and multi-warehouse inventory.
Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers, building materials companies, manufacturers with complex pricing
B2B Wave
A wholesale ordering platform built primarily around QuickBooks integration. Good for small wholesalers who want a simple online catalog with QuickBooks sync.
Small wholesalers using QuickBooks who need a basic online catalog
Pepperi
Enterprise-grade B2B commerce platform designed for large CPG and FMCG companies. Feature-rich but complex and expensive to implement.
Large CPG enterprises with 500+ field reps and complex DSD operations
NowCommerce
A lightweight B2B ordering portal that sits on top of QuickBooks. Designed as an add-on rather than a standalone platform.
Very small wholesalers who only need basic QuickBooks ordering
Sana Commerce
B2B eCommerce platform that integrates with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics. Strong ERP connectivity but high implementation costs.
Mid-to-large enterprises already on SAP Business One or Microsoft Dynamics
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Pricing Comparison
Why Growmax ARC Is the Best Handshake Alternative for SMB Distributors
Mobile-First, Like Handshake Was
Handshake was loved for its mobile ordering. Growmax ARC delivers the same mobile-first DNA — iOS and Android apps with offline ordering, GPS visit logging, and customer-specific pricing. No connectivity? No problem.
Built for Industrial Complexity
Unlike generic B2B platforms, Growmax ARC handles large SKU catalogs, multi-tier pricing matrices, volume brackets, and customer-specific discount structures natively.
Native ERP Integration
Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero — Growmax ARC connects directly to your accounting system with bidirectional real-time sync. No middleware, no Zapier chains, no data lag.
Partner Commerce Portal
Something Handshake never had: a full customer self-service portal where buyers independently place orders, track deliveries, and manage their accounts.
Multi-Warehouse Intelligence
Manage inventory across multiple warehouses with intelligent allocation logic. Growmax ARC ensures you never oversell, even when stock is distributed across multiple locations.
2-4 Week Go-Live
While enterprise alternatives take 6-12 months, Growmax ARC deploys in 2-4 weeks. Self-service signup, import your catalog, connect your accounting system, train your team, go live. Starting at $199/mo.
How to Migrate from Handshake to Growmax ARC
Export Your Data
Export your Handshake catalog, customer list, pricing, and order history. Our team provides migration templates.
Connect Your Accounting
Link Growmax ARC to your Zoho, QuickBooks, or Xero instance. Native connectors handle the heavy lifting — no middleware needed.
Configure & Test
Set up customer-specific pricing, multi-warehouse rules, and approval workflows. Our team runs parallel testing with your live data.
Go Live
Deploy mobile apps to your field reps, invite customers to the portal, and switch over. Typical go-live: 2-4 weeks from kickoff.
Explore More
ARC vs B2B Wave
Feature-by-feature comparison of Growmax ARC and B2B Wave for wholesale distributors.
ARC vs Pepperi
See how ARC stacks up against Pepperi's enterprise CPG platform — at a fraction of the cost.
Growmax ARC Platform
The connected distributor platform — ordering portal, field sales app, and real-time inventory.
Silos vs. Connected Revenue.
Most B2B platforms give you a storefront. Growmax gives you a revenue operations platform where sales reps, partners, and customers work together — not in silos.