Shlomi Lavi /
Oct 05, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FlexRFP or MercuryGate?
FlexRFP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than MercuryGate, and FlexRFP is rated higher (83/100) than MercuryGate (80/100). FlexRFP offers users more features (7) than MercuryGate (0).
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. MercuryGate International
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...
MercuryGate International: MercuryGate International is a leading, cloud-based TMS (Transportation Management System) technology provider. We give shippers and logistics service providers the power to control multimodal, international shipments from any origin to any destination. At any given moment, our world-class software is being used to support the global supply chain.
Who is more expensive? FlexRFP or MercuryGate?
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 MercuryGate.
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. MercuryGate 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 MercuryGate.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared FlexRFP Vs. MercuryGate 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.
MercuryGate: We are still working to collect the list of features for MercuryGate.
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. and MercuryGate's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.