There are universal any-to-any translators and specific format translators. Specific format translators tend to be easier to use but they can only perform certain types of translations. All translators support at least EDI X12 4010, 5010, 5030 and 6010.
| Translator | Features | Supported Translations | SDK | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XTranslator | Comes with Map Editor. Allows various mapping scenarios, even complex ones. Can both read and produce EDI files. Connects to databases via ODBC. Integrates well with XT Server for automated processing. Downside: takes time to map and setup. | Any-to-Any | C#.NET developer | 2008/2012/Vista/7/8/10 |
| Mini Translator | Easy to setup. No need to map anything. Fast. Downside: limited features. | EDI to CSV (Excel) | 2008/2012/Vista/7/8/10 Linux |
Automated EDI processing combines translation, validation, backup, data transfer, error notifications and many other tasks.
| Server | Features | Data Transfer | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT Server | Integrates with XTranslator and XTranslator Lite. Comes with EDI Validator built-in. Has Processing Editor for various automation scenarios. Server can watch folders for incoming files, schedule processing at specific times or time intervals, send and receive data, call external programs to perform additional processing. | Client for FTP, SFTP SSH, FTPS SSL/TLS | 2008/2012/Vista/7/8/10 |
Validation tool supports EDI X12 releases 40xx, 50xx, 60xx, 70xx and 80xx. That is 4010, 5010, 8010 and all in between.
| Validation | Features | Input | Output | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDI Validator | EDI file validation. Local execution. | EDI X12 40xx, 50xx, 60xx, 70xx, 80xx, HIPAA | EDI X12 997, 999, PDF, CSV | Windows 10 or 11, Server 2022, 2025 |