Comparison
Configurix vs ShadeFX
Configurix is a brand-agnostic 3D configurator SaaS for pergolas, verandas, awnings and AC enclosures. ShadeFX is a Canadian retractable-canopy manufacturer whose software is tied to its own hardware. For installers selling multiple brands or operating in Europe, the two solve different problems.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Capability | Configurix | ShadeFX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand-agnostic catalog | Yes | ShadeFX hardware only |
| Pergola, veranda, awning, AC enclosure | Yes | Retractable canopies |
| Real-time 3D configurator | Yes | Basic visualizer |
| Live pricing | Yes | Limited |
| Branded PDF quotes in one click | Yes | No |
| AR preview on patio | Yes | No |
| Built-in CRM and pipeline | Yes | No |
| White-label for dealers | Yes | No |
| Embeddable on installer website | Yes | Limited |
| Multi-language (7 EU languages) | Yes | English only |
| EU VAT-aware quoting | Yes | No |
Which should you pick?
Pick ShadeFX if you are a North American installer specialising exclusively in ShadeFX retractable canopies. Pick Configurix if you sell multiple brands, multiple product categories, operate in Europe, or want a configurator that also handles pricing, branded quoting, CRM and lead capture on your own website.
FAQ
- What is the difference between Configurix and ShadeFX?
- ShadeFX is a Canadian retractable-canopy manufacturer whose primary product is hardware; its software focus is on its own canopy line. Configurix is a brand-agnostic 3D configurator SaaS platform covering pergolas, verandas, awnings and AC enclosures, used by installers and manufacturers across Europe and North America.
- Does ShadeFX have a 3D configurator like Configurix?
- ShadeFX offers a basic visualizer for its own canopy products. Configurix is a full real-time 3D configurator with live pricing, branded PDF quotes, AR preview on the customer's patio, and CRM — used to sell entire pergola, veranda and awning catalogs, not a single product line.
- Can I use Configurix if I sell more than one brand?
- Yes. Configurix is catalog-agnostic — installers can load multiple brands and product lines, and dealers can white-label the configurator with their own logo, colours and domain. ShadeFX is tied to ShadeFX hardware.
- Which is better for European pergola installers?
- Configurix is built for the European bioclimatic-pergola market with multi-language support (English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Turkish), EUR pricing, EU VAT-aware quoting and installer workflows tuned to European catalogs. ShadeFX is primarily a North American canopy vendor.
- Does Configurix integrate with a CRM?
- Configurix has a built-in CRM and pipeline, plus webhooks and integrations with common tools. Every configuration submitted on the embedded configurator arrives as a structured lead with model, dimensions and options pre-filled.