# Integration Methods

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

There are multiple methods you can use to integrate the vendor onboarding flow, choosing the most suitable integration method for your business model and development capacity is crucial for a successful integration.

Note

Before moving forward with any integration method, make sure you have completed the [Create Vendor](/docs/create-vendor/) steps, these are required for all integration types.

## Select the integration method that fits you

The following integration methods are sorted by the development effort each of them requires. You can mix and match integration methods.\
For example: You can provide some onboarding information via API and have your vendor complete the missing information via an embedded UI.

| Integration type                               | Development effort                                                                     | Customization level                                                        | Who is this for                                                                                                                                      |
| ---------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Onboarding Link](/docs/onboarding-link/)      | No Code needed - links are created from our web based portal                           | Onboarding flow is hosted by Unipaas. Logo and colors can be customized.   | Small platforms, with limited development capacity.                                                                                                  |
| [Embedded Onboarding UI](/docs/onboarding-ui/) | Low effort - Embed a ready UI component into your web page.                            | Onboarding flow is hosted by you, most of the page can be customized.      | Established platforms that want to have great level of control over their experiences                                                                |
| [Onboarding API](/docs/onboarding-api/)        | Medium effort - Collect vendor onboarding information and submit it via API to Unipaas | You have full and complete control over all vendor onboarding experiences. | Established platforms that want to fully customize every aspect of their vendor onboarding flow and Platforms that are based on native applications. |
