Compare FlexRFP and Proactis - Dec 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FlexRFP or Proactis?

FlexRFP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Proactis, and Proactis is rated higher (85/100) than FlexRFP (83/100). FlexRFP offers users more features (7) than Proactis (5).

Looking for the right Supply Chain solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

EC Sourcing Group, Inc. Vs. Intesource

EC Sourcing Group, Inc.: The FlexRFPTM e-Sourcing Suite is an Internet-based solution designed to facilitate a standardized, highly efficient, & best practices approach to Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing. FlexRFPTM automates supplier negotiation & related time-intensive tasks such as baseline data analysis, vendor qualification & on-boarding, bid management, collabo...

Intesource: Companies are caught between two opposing goals: drive cost savings or invest in innovation. Both require people, technology, and expertise in a time when resources – and the skills and time required to source effectively – are scarce. Intesource eliminates operational headaches from the sourcing equation by offering the industry’s only enterpri...

Who is more expensive? FlexRFP or Intesource?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Supply Chain software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for FlexRFP and Intesource.

FlexRFP price starts at $3,000 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 FlexRFP is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Supply Chain software. Intesource accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 FlexRFP is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Supply Chain software.

Bottom line: FlexRFP is more expensive than Intesource.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared FlexRFP Vs. Proactis based on some of the most important and required Supply Chain features.

FlexRFP: Collaboration, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Vendor Maintained Profiles, Vendor Self Service, Contact Management, Contract Management.

Intesource: Auction Management, Supplier Compliance, Supplier Risk Management, Procurement, Contract Management.

Target customer size

FlexRFP is good for almost any industry and has been providing services to a large range of industries including media, manufacturing, retail, consulting and financial services. The software is a useful solution for businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.