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10 companies ranked alongside Coupa on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.

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The closest alternatives to Coupa on Lister are SAP Ariba, Procurify and Tipalti, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
Coupa alternatives, compared
#ALTERNATIVEBEST FORSCOREFROMRANKED
1SAP AribaGlobal corporations92.7Custom#2 in Top 10 Procurement PlatformsOn 3 of Coupa's rankings
2ProcurifyGrowing businesses95.0Custom#1 in Top 10 Purchase Order ManagementOn 2 of Coupa's rankings
3TipaltiGlobal enterprises92.7Custom#2 in Top 10 Purchase Order ManagementOn 2 of Coupa's rankings
4PrecoroMid-sized businesses90.3USD 49 per user per month#3 in Top 10 Purchase Order ManagementOn 2 of Coupa's rankings
5IcertisLarge global enterprises88.0Custom#4 in Top 10 Procurement SoftwareOn 2 of Coupa's rankings
6BaswareE-invoicing and touchless processing83.3Custom#6 in Top 10 Procurement SoftwareOn 2 of Coupa's rankings
7ZycusCognitive and generative AI sourcing78.7Custom#8 in Top 10 Procurement SoftwareOn 2 of Coupa's rankings
8BeelineLarge enterprises with complex contingent workforce needs95.0Custom#1 in Top 10 Vendor Management Systems
9IroncladLegal workflow automation95.0Custom#1 in Top 10 Contract Management Platforms
10SAP ConcurSimplify travel and expense managementLarge global enterprises95.0Custom#1 in Top 10 AI Expense Management Tools
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How to choose an alternative to Coupa

Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:

Closest to Coupa by the rankings they share: SAP Ariba (3 rankings), Procurify (2 rankings) and Tipalti (2 rankings).

Stated starting prices: Precoro (USD 49 per user per month).

Custom or quote-based pricing: SAP Ariba, Procurify, Tipalti, Icertis, Basware, Zycus, Beeline, Ironclad and SAP Concur.

Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.

Each alternative in brief

01

SAP Ariba

#2 in Top 10 Procurement Platforms: A massive global B2B marketplace and procurement network connecting buyers and suppliers for end-to-end commerce.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Global corporationsFull profile
PROS
  • Extensive supplier network
  • Deep ERP integration
CONS
  • Steep learning curve
92.7
02

Procurify

#1 in Top 10 Purchase Order Management: A comprehensive spend management platform designed to help growing organisations control spending, track purchases, and manage vendor relationships.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Growing businessesFull profile
PROS
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Strong mobile application
CONS
  • Implementation can take time
95.0
03

Tipalti

#2 in Top 10 Purchase Order Management: An automated finance operations solution that streamlines the entire accounts payable workflow, from purchase requisition to global supplier payments.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Global enterprisesFull profile
PROS
  • Excellent global payment capabilities
  • Robust tax compliance features
CONS
  • High cost for smaller firms
92.7
04

Precoro

#3 in Top 10 Purchase Order Management: A fast and lean purchasing software solution that helps businesses eliminate maverick spending and automate approval workflows.

From USD 49 per user per monthBest for: Mid-sized businessesFull profile
PROS
  • Quick and easy setup
  • Responsive customer support
CONS
  • Reporting customisation has limits
90.3
05

Icertis

#4 in Top 10 Procurement Software: Icertis provides AI-powered contract management with procurement analytics and compliance tracking. Helps organisations manage complex procurement contracts and associated risks across the contract lifecycle.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Large global enterprisesFull profile
PROS
  • Enterprise-grade security and scalability
  • Advanced AI-driven risk analysis
CONS
  • High cost unsuitable for smaller businesses
88.0
06

Basware

#6 in Top 10 Procurement Software: Basware offers purchase-to-pay automation, e-invoicing and supplier network capabilities. Strong in Europe with integrated P2P processes and compliance with digital invoice regulations.

Pricing: CustomBest for: E-invoicing and touchless processingFull profile
PROS
  • Industry-leading invoice automation rates
  • Strong e-invoicing compliance across global regions
CONS
  • Sourcing module is less robust than competitors
  • Implementation timeline can be lengthy
83.3
07

Zycus

#8 in Top 10 Procurement Software: Zycus provides integrated source-to-pay solutions covering procurement, invoicing and supplier management. Known for strong sourcing capabilities and supplier network access.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Cognitive and generative AI sourcingFull profile
PROS
  • Cutting-edge generative AI capabilities
  • Comprehensive contract lifecycle management
CONS
  • User interface can feel cluttered
  • Steep setup process for advanced analytics
78.7
08

Beeline

#1 in Top 10 Vendor Management Systems: An enterprise-grade vendor management system focused on contingent workforce governance, analytics, and talent pools.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Large enterprises with complex contingent workforce needsFull profile
PROS
  • Advanced analytics and reporting capabilities
  • Strong focus on direct sourcing and talent pools
CONS
  • Steep learning curve for new users
  • Implementation can take several months
95.0
09

Ironclad

#1 in Top 10 Contract Management Platforms: A digital contracting platform built for legal and business teams to collaborate on contracts and automate workflows.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Legal workflow automationFull profile
PROS
  • Intuitive workflow automation
  • Strong collaboration tools
CONS
  • Steep learning curve for non-legal users
95.0
10

SAP Concur

Simplify travel and expense management

#1 in Top 10 AI Expense Management Tools: SAP Concur is the market leader in expense management, serving large enterprises with comprehensive travel, spending, and reporting capabilities. It handles complex approval workflows, multi-currency transactions, and integrates deeply with ERP systems.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Large global enterprisesFull profile
PROS
  • Highly scalable with advanced enterprise level security
  • Extensive global coverage for travel and tax compliance
CONS
  • Steep learning curve and complex implementation process
95.0