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

What was the Analyst scoring shocker in the Q1 2018 SolutionMaps for E-Procurement and Procure-to-Pay? Oracle. But is Oracle Procurement Cloud on the same transactional procurement technology and capability level as Coupa — or even higher — when it comes to e-procurement?

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 Oracle 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 wins hands down.

But in others, Oracle surprisingly bests the pole position operational procurement car, bringing capability that takes the prize as the absolute “most improved” e-procurement set of technologies over the past few years. And when the checkered flag comes out — well, we won’t give that away just yet. But the scoring will surprise, we promise. (Hint: It depends on what data you’re looking at and what data you value in your own selection process, as the two providers have different strengths.)

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.