Barn2Door vs. Local Line: Best Barn2Door Alternative

Why Farms are Switching from Barn2Door to Local Line

Your business deserves the best tools and the best support, without start up fees and complicated, manual workflows. Here’s how Local Line is different:

Your Data and Website Belong to You

Get full access to your customer, order, and product data, and export it at any time. Included in every plan with no extra fees. Plus, your website stays yours, even if you leave.

Start Without the Upfront Cost

Start selling without any upfront costs. We don't charge any onboarding fees and we'll migrate your Barn2Door store to Local Line for free! Plus, get support 12 hours a day, 365 days a year on any plan!

Stop Overpaying for Payments

No additional fees or percentages when accepting online payments. Pay only your processing fees. Save 40-60% in fees when using Local Line.

Manage Inventory Without Headaches

Automated inventory management that makes sense for farming. No inputting inventory manually, sync in real-time across channels, and never oversell.

Fresh new features, built for your farm.

Your farm isn’t one-size-fits-all. With Local Line, your e-commerce platform doesn’t have to be either.

Make your storefront your own.

Build a storefront that feels like your brand. Choose from different product layouts, add your brand assets, fonts, and colors, and personalize the shopping experience for each sales channel and customer group.

Simplify selling across multiple sales channels.

Offer different availability, pricing, pack sizes, and subscription offers for different customers, but track inventory universally through Price Lists.

Advanced Inventory Management

Automated inventory management that makes sense. No matter what products you sell, Local Line will meet your needs. Track your inventory by package or by product across your all your sales channels and buying groups.

Sell by weight (without deposits!)

Sell your variable weight products without requiring deposits upfront. With 'Needs Approval' products, you can adjust the final weight after packing and charge your customer the accurate price, no pre-authorizations needed.

Barcode Scanning

Barcode scanning lets you quickly add products when logging orders in Local Line. Instead of manually searching for items in the system, you can scan the barcode and automatically add the product to your orders.

Find and connect with buyers and suppliers in your area.

Find the right buyers and suppliers in your region with Discover. Discover is the simplest way for local farms and food hubs to connect, collaborate, and generate more sales. Included with every plan.

Ready to make the switch?

Switching from Barn2Door to Local Line is seamless. We don't charge any onboarding fees and migrate your Barn2Door store to Local Line for free! Chat with our team to learn more.

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Proven Value from Real Customers

Hear from those who made the switch to Local Line.

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How Switching to Local Line Made Sales Easier for Walnut Lane Farm

Walnut Lane Farm boosted sales, saved time, and simplified farmers’ market pre-orders by switching from Barn2Door to Local Line.

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Why This Herdshare Had a Record Year Once They Switched to Local Line

Positively Grown LLC, a Michigan-based herdshare increased their profit margin by 350% when they switched models and from Barn2Door to Local Line.

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How Deck Family Farms Fulfills 300 Orders and Saves 20 Hours Weekly

Meet Deck Family Farm, who scaled their 300-member CSA with Local Line's sales software—saving 20 hours weekly, improving efficiency, and boosting member satisfaction.

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How Ahiki Acres Uses Local Line to Power Pre-Orders and Grow Community

Ahiki Acres uses Local Line to streamline pre-orders, support small farmers, and grow their market garden in Waimanalo, Hawaii.

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How Simple Roots Maui Runs a Profitable Pasture Poultry Farm on Local Line

Simple Roots Maui runs a profitable pasture poultry farm using Local Line's subscriptions, price by weight, and order management features.

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How Ela Family Farms Boosts Wholesale Efficiency with Local Line

Ela Family Farms streamlines wholesale operations with Local Line, automating invoicing, improving traceability, and saving time, enabling growth and efficiency.

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How Zeus Produce Acquired 45+ New Wholesale Buyers with Local Line

Zeus Produce gained 45+ new wholesale buyers with Local Line, streamlining orders, offering custom pricing, and providing 24/7 service across Ontario.

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How This South Florida Farm Saves Time & Money Using Local Line

Erica from Charmed Life Farm uses Local Line to simplify sales, save time, and grow her small pasture-based farm in South Florida.

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Barn2Door Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Barn2Door Alternatives

Everything you need to know about Barn2Door vs. Local Line.

What is Local Line, and how is it different from Barn2Door?

Local Line is an all-in-one sales platform built specifically for farmers, food hubs, and local food suppliers. Unlike Barn2Door, Local Line offers robust features like customizable price lists, automated inventory management, and bulk action tools, all without charging a set up fee. Local Line focuses on flexibility and transparency, making it easier to run your business your way.

What is Barn2Door?

Barn2Door is a farm sales and e-commerce platform that helps farmers sell directly to customers online. It provides tools for managing orders, subscriptions, inventory, and payments.

Is Local Line more affordable than Barn2Door?

Yes! Local Line offers clear pricing plans without setup fees, hidden costs, or percentages taken from your sales. This makes Local Line an affordable option for farmers looking to maximize their profits without being penalized for their growth.

In what countries is Local Line available?

Local Line is available in the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and select other European countries. Currently our platform is available in English, French, Spanish, Polish, German, Czech, and Slovenian but we will be adding more languages in the future. If you'd like to use Local Line and are located outside of our service areas, learn more about using Local Line internationally!

How does Local Line handle inventory management compared to Barn2Door?

Local Line offers automated inventory management that syncs across all sales channels, ensuring you never oversell a product. You can even track inventory at the package level or bundle items into boxes with ease. Barn2Door doesn’t provide the same level of inventory automation and precision.

Does Local Line have better tools for selling wholesale?

Absolutely. Local Line’s platform includes features like price lists built for wholesale buyers, bulk ordering capabilities, and vendor payouts. These tools make it easier to manage high-volume sales and build relationships with wholesale customers.

I run a CSA. Can I use Local Line?

Yes! Local Line offers flexible subscription management tools for CSA farmers, including the ability to create customizable box subscriptions, adjust fulfillment frequencies, and automate recurring payments.

Is it easy to switch from Barn2Door to Local Line?

Switching is easy with Local Line. We’ll migrate your existing data, including products and customers, for free. We don't charge any setup fees and our onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your business.

Why should I choose Local Line over Barn2Door?

Local Line offers more features, better affordability, and greater flexibility for farmers, food hubs, and local food suppliers. With no start up fees, customizable tools, and a dedicated support team, Local Line helps you grow your sales while simplifying your operations.

What features does Local Line offer that Barn2Door doesn’t?

Local Line offers a broader, more flexible feature set than Barn2Door, giving producers, marketplaces, and food hubs the advanced tools they need to manage multi-vendor operations, wholesale buyers, and year-round sales. Unlike Barn2Door, Local Line supports CSA box swaps, variable-weight sales, and native Square integration for smooth in-person payments. Producers can also choose from three different credit/debit gateways with no additional platform fees, and offer customers multiple payment options, including cash, credit, and ACH.

Local Line includes full multi-vendor support, multi-language storefronts, storefront customization, and custom domains for stronger branding and SEO visibility. Operations run more smoothly with automated inventory management, barcode scanning, and wholesale tools like custom price lists, case sizes, and order minimums. Local Line also offers Discover, a built-in supplier directory that helps farms appear on a map and get found by new buyers. These features, combined with flexible payment options, enhanced operational tools, and stronger marketplace support, make Local Line a more complete and scalable platform than Barn2Door.

Farms that use Local Line grow sales by 23% per year!
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Why Farms are Switching from Barn2Door to Local Line

Your Data and Website Belong to You

Start Without the Upfront Cost

Stop Overpaying for Payments

Manage Inventory Without Headaches

Fresh new features, built for your farm.

Make your storefront your own.