INCUMBENT COMPARISON • /vs/frontbeacon
OrderAirlock vs. FrontBeacon: 90-Second Self-Serve ($249/mo) vs. $1,995/mo & 3–5 Day PO Snapshot Wait
FrontBeacon charges $1,995/month ($23,940/year) with a 3–5 day PO snapshot wait and zero autonomous release. OrderAirlock is $249–$499/month ($2,490–$4,990/yr annual).
| Dimension | OrderAirlock | FrontBeacon |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $249/mo (Starter) · $499/mo (Distributor & FDE Pro) | $1,995/month ($23,940/year flat fee) |
| Time to First Verified PO | 90-second self-serve sandbox on / (zero login wall) | 3–5 business day manual PO snapshot wait |
| Clean-Order Autonomous Release | Deterministic auto_verified release when quarantine_block_count === 0 | Zero autonomous release (manual review required on every order) |
| ERP Compilers Included | Odoo 19, NetSuite, SAP B1, Epicor P21 SISM, QuickBooks, ANSI X12 850 | Single distributor workflow |
| Multi-Client FDE Workspaces | 5 isolated workspaces included in $499/mo Pro | Single distributor tenant |
| Viral Buyer Discrepancy PDF Receipt | Included with SHA-256 seal & cropped PDF bbox evidence | Internal order desk review only |