| EDI | API | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Layer | AS2 | HTTP |
| FTP/SFTP | HTTPS | |
| VAN | ||
| Communication Channel | Hypertext Transfer Protocol | |
| Payload | X12 | JSON |
| EDIFACT | XML | |
| TRADACOMS | ||
| PEPPOL | ||
| Guideline | JSON | |
| Not understood by machine | Understood by machine | |
| Response | 997 – Accept or Reject | HTML, XML, JSON |
| No transaction detail provided | Robust transaction detail provided | |
| Requirements | Published via PDF | Published via URL |