Lengow vs. Shopping Feed: different points of comparison
Shopping Feed comes with certain limitations that businesses should be aware of to make an informed decision:
- First, the overall back-end of the platform is not intuitive and is quite technical (according to reviews on G2 and Capterra), which could result in a steep learning curve for users.
- Additionally, the solution lacks a repricing tool or strong partnerships with third-party repricing providers, which could limit the platform's ability to adapt to changes in the market and respond to competitor pricing strategies.
- The platform also struggles to accommodate customers with larger catalogues of more than 80,000 SKUs, which could be a major drawback for larger businesses.
- Although the solution claims to offer international marketplace support, its new developments and efforts seem to be mainly focused on French marketplaces, which may limit its ability to cater to a global audience.
- Integration with Zalando is reported to be poor, and the platform lacks several major integrations for product ads, retargeting and affiliate marketing such as TikTok and RTB House. This could limit your ability to reach a wider audience and generate traffic and sales.
| SHOPPING FEED | LENGOW | |
| INTEGRATIONS | ||
| Ecommerce / PIM / 3rd party | Wordpress, Magento, Prestashop, Shopify | Magento, Prestashop, Shopify, Shopware, Woocommerce, Big Commerce, Salesforce CC, Akeneo |
| # Marketplaces | 200+ marketplaces | 200+ marketplaces |
| # Acq. channels | 800 channels | 1,600 channels |
| SUPPORT & SERVICES | ||
| Support | +++ | +++ |
| Prof. Services | No | Technical / Operating / Training) |
| PLATFORM | ||
| Platform UX | ++ | +++ |
| Categories & Attributes mapping | ++ | +++ |
| Filtering & Rules | No profitability rules on Acq. Channels, no duplication rules | Powerful calculation rules |
| Segmentation | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Sources | Yes | Yes |
| My Custom Channel (equivalent) | Yes | Yes |
| Error resolution | ++ | ++ |
| Alerting system | +++ | ++ |
| Feed/Stock update frequency | Limited frequency update | No limitation |
| Fulfilment management | ++ | ++ |
| Order Management | +++ | +++ |
| Refund Management | ++ | +++ |
| Return Management | + | + |
| Reporting & Dashboards | ++ | +++ with Netrivals |
| Competitor Monitoring | Very simple. Benchmark feature | Yes with Netrivals |
| Repricing | No | Yes with Netrivals |
Why is Lengow a suitable Shopping Feed alternative?
Lengow is an
effective option for businesses seeking
a comprehensive end-to-end feed management platform that offers advanced automation features.
With its
strong technical expertise
, Lengow can deliver a high level of service that surpasses what is offered by Shopping Feed. The solution provides technical expertise, with a rigorous technical team and a presales team that really adds value in framing technical subjects. Businesses can trust that their technical needs will be expertly addressed.
Furthermore, Lengow has a
significant footprint across Europe
(with 200+ European marketplaces and 1600 international marketing channels)
and has successfully supported clients such as
Nespresso
and
Liu Jo
in their international development. The platform also benefit from a notable reputation with big references, while Shopping Feed is often seen as a more localised, French platform.
In addition, Lengow provides with Netrivals a
powerful repricing tool
and market intelligence, which are essential features for businesses looking to optimise their sales strategy.
Finally,
Lengow's business strategy and support offerings are comprehensive
. The solution offers a dedicated Customer Success Manager, short SLAs for support, and a full range of Professional Services. This ensures businesses receive personalized support, timely issue resolution, and tailored services to achieve their goals.
Overall, Lengow's broader channel coverage, advanced automation capabilities, superior features and services make it the ideal choice for businesses looking for a comprehensive feed management solution.
Adrian Gmelch
Adrian Gmelch is Director of Content at Lengow, where he leads content strategy while staying firmly hands-on: reading the research, and tracking the trends that matter before they go mainstream.
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