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SAP Ariba vs PlanetBids: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 16th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 842 reviews from Procurement users.
% Fit
Missing features
Feature ratings
Approval Process Control
4.7
Purchase Order Management
4.1
Access Controls/Permissions
NA
Workflow Management
NA
Inventory Management
4.1
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Approval Process Control
3.8
Purchase Order Management
NA
Access Controls/Permissions
3.9
Workflow Management
NA
Inventory Management
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User satisfaction
3.7
User reviews77
Ease of use
3.5
Functionality
3.7
Value for money
3.5
Customer support
3.8
4.5
User reviews20
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.3
Customer support
4.7
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Free version
Free trial
Best for

Web-based eCommerce platform that helps suppliers and retailers collaborate with customers and manage orders, invoices and other processes.

We serve government, private, non-profit, and education procurement teams. Clients include transportation agencies, cities, states, water districts, airports, universities, K-12, ports, and more.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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User interface
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228894
5 screenshots

SAP Ariba

11/43
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Auction Management
  • Audit Trail
  • Bid Management
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Contract/License Management
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Storage
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Multi-Currency
  • Order Tracking
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Receiving
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Sourcing Management
  • Spend Control
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Workflow Management
  • Approval Process Control
  • Catalog Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Requisition Management
  • Returns Management
  • Spend Analysis
  • Spend Management
  • Supplier Management
  • Vendor Management
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PlanetBids

Top Features
23/43
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SAP Ariba

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PlanetBids

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SAP Ariba
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
PlanetBids
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
SAP Ariba
  • By SAP
  • Located in Germany
  • Founded in 1999
PlanetBids
  • By PlanetBids
  • Located in United States
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