What is the Hoop App Marketplace and who should use it?
The Hoop App Marketplace is a central hub for finding, installing, and managing over 1,000 integrations that connect Hoop with your vital external business tools. This includes marketing channels, commerce platforms, accounting systems, and various other essential business software.
It is designed for a variety of technical and operational roles that need to unify systems and manage data flow efficiently. Key users include:
- CTOs and Systems Architects planning long-term system architecture.
- IT and DevOps Engineers responsible for implementation and maintenance.
- Operations roles (Marketing, Sales, Revenue) focused on connecting tools for efficiency.
How does the App Marketplace simplify connecting our business tools?
The marketplace provides pre-built integrations, allowing you to instantly connect critical channels and systems without needing custom code for every tool. This allows you to deploy social integrations, sync data, and extend capabilities rapidly, all managed from a single, unified dashboard.
Installation is streamlined: simply browse, click install, configure authentication, and activate. Most integrations go live within minutes, significantly accelerating time-to-value for new business capabilities. This central management ensures compliance and security across all connected applications.
What are the pricing tiers for accessing various integrations and features?
Access to integrations scales with your Hoop subscription plan, giving you the flexibility to choose based on your operational needs. The Core plan provides foundational connectivity, while Pro and Enterprise unlock extensive capabilities and support for complex operations.
The plans offer a range of integrations:
- Core Plan: Includes 100+ free integrations, basic API access, and standard data sync.
- Pro Plan: Includes 500+ premium integrations, real-time data sync, advanced API access, and SDK.
- Enterprise Plan: Provides 1,000+ enterprise integrations, dedicated API rate limits, and custom development options.
Can we build custom integrations using Hoop’s developer tools?
Yes, Hoop is designed to be extensible, providing robust tools for building custom solutions tailored to your unique business requirements. You can extend Hoop’s capabilities using APIs, webhooks, and developer SDKs.
For Pro and Enterprise users, access includes comprehensive resources that support complex development cycles:
- REST and GraphQL APIs for flexible data interaction.
- Full developer documentation and testing tools.
- Sandbox environments for safe development and testing.
- Enterprise customers receive dedicated integration engineering support for the most complex builds.
How does Hoop manage data security and permissions for connected apps?
Hoop ensures that your integrated environment remains secure and compliant through centralized management and granular controls. You maintain full oversight over which users can install and configure apps, and what data flows between systems.
Key security features include:
- Granular access controls to manage permissions at a team member level.
- Advanced authentication methods for secure connections.
- Audit trails for compliance, available in Enterprise plans.
- Centralized monitoring of all data syncs and API usage to quickly identify anomalies.
What type of sync capabilities are available for data between systems?
Hoop supports multiple data synchronization methods to ensure your data is always current and reliable, depending on the requirements of the integrated application and your plan level. Maintaining accurate data flow is essential for operations.
The available synchronization methods include:
- Standard data sync: Available in Core plans, typically scheduled.
- Real-time data sync: Essential for fast-moving businesses, included in Pro and Enterprise plans.
- Manual sync: Available for ad-hoc updates or testing purposes.
You can actively monitor the sync status, review detailed logs, and set up alerts for any failed connections directly from the integration dashboard.
Where can I find support if I encounter issues with an integration?
Support for the Hoop App Marketplace and its integrations varies based on your subscription level to ensure you get the right level of assistance when you need it most. Access to reliable support minimizes downtime and troubleshooting time.
Support options range from self-service to dedicated engineering assistance:
- Core Plan: Access to community support and extensive documentation resources.
- Pro Plan: Includes priority integration support, ensuring faster response times.
- Enterprise Plan: Provides 24/7 dedicated enterprise support, SLA guarantees, and specialized integration engineers for complex setups and custom troubleshooting.
How long does it take to deploy a new marketplace app?
The time to value is typically very fast for pre-built integrations in the Hoop App Marketplace. Most users can browse, install, configure authentication, and activate a standard app in a matter of minutes.
For more complex or highly customized integrations, such as those built using the API/SDK on Pro or Enterprise plans, the time frame will depend on your development cycle. However, the use of dedicated sandbox environments and comprehensive developer documentation significantly accelerates the testing and deployment phase, ensuring you can bring new capabilities online efficiently.