E-Procurement Head-to-Head Technology Evaluation and Comparison: Coupa vs. SAP Ariba

Coupa and SAP Ariba are among the two strongest e-procurement providers — and broader procure-to-pay (P2P) suites — in the Spend Matters Q1 2018 E-Procurement SolutionMap on a functional scoring basis. But how do they stack up against each other in a head-to-head bout?

Join us in this unfiltered SolutionMap results analysis from our Q1 2018 dataset, supplemented by commentary from Spend Matters Founder Jason Busch. These recurring Head-to-Head columns share insights from each quarterly SolutionMap report for SolutionMap Insider Subscribers, providing unique comparative cuts of SolutionMap benchmark data, along with the trademark quips that have defined Spend Matters analysis since its inception.

So prepare for some real data and expect at least a modicum of salty opinion as we pit Coupa and SAP Ariba head-to-head in the Spend Matters evaluation ring. Here’s a preview: In certain e-procurement capabilities — which span catalog management, shopping/requisitioning, ordering, receiving, supplier network, configurability, technology (overall), general services and a summary e-procurement average — Coupa gets the nod as the king of the hill e-procurement hill. But in others, SAP Ariba takes the prize. And at the final bell — well, we won’t give that away just yet. But the scoring might surprise you. (Hint: It’s bloody close.)

The Q1 2018 E-Procurement SolutionMap benchmark is now based on an underlying dataset featuring 19 separate providers, including all of the “biggies” procurement organizations can expect to consider in a typical selection process. Whether you’re in the market for a new e-procurement product or want to know if you made the right decision for your organization, our SolutionMap analysis and benchmark data can tell you the answer. Curious to learn more? Don’t hesitate to get in touch.