--- description: Review of SAP Ariba Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SAP Ariba | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Catalogue Management Software](/directory/4559/catalog-management/software) > [SAP Ariba](/software/417443/sap-ariba) # SAP Ariba Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/417443/sap-ariba Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/417443/sap-ariba?page=2) > Focused on streamlining source-to-pay operational processes, SAP Ariba provides e-procurement and supply chain management solutions that enable growing, medium-sized, and large companies to achieve end-to-end digital transformation. SAP Ariba offers spend management, supplier management, sourcing, procurement, and financial supply chain solutions that aid in payables automation, contract lifecycle management, vendor management, supplier risk management, and more. With SAP Ariba intelligent spend management solutions, businesses can incorporate comprehensive transaction data and connect business processes to reduce transactional spending and guide employees to buy from the right suppliers, helping businesses manage costs and payments. End-to-end spend management capabilities help businesses make more informed sourcing decisions, cut costs and risks, automate invoice capture/approval workflows, and provide suppliers payment visibility. SAP Ariba integrates with SAP S/4 HANA to centralize all spending and financial information for further spend analysis. The platform also connects businesses to the Ariba Network, a digital marketplace that enables buyers and suppliers to collaborate on transactions and discover new business opportunities. > > Verdict: Rated **3.8/5** by 89 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.8/5** | 89 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SAP - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Buy Side (Suppliers) - Catalog Management - Completion Tracking - Compliance Tracking - Contract Drafting - Contract Negotiation - Dashboard - Discount Management - Document Management - Document Review - EDI - Electronic Signature - Expense Tracking ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Catalogue Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4559/catalog-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Catalogue Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4559/catalog-management/software) - [Procure to Pay Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4436/procure-to-pay/software) - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) - [Sourcing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/250/strategic-sourcing-software/software) - [Supplier Relationship Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/248/supplier-relationship-management-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I like guided buying the most about SAP Ariba because it allows me to purchase goods all at a predetermined rate using my company's corporate discount. > > **Cons**: At first, the SAP Ariba system was somewhat difficult to navigate. It is such a large system that occasionally I would find myself lost and unsure how to proceed. With more use came more familiarity with the system however. > > Having used SAP Ariba for several years now, I can say that I am much more comfortable with it now than I was when my company first made the switch. Like anything else, with a little bit of practice, it becomes second nature. ----- ### "SAP Ariba- the best Procurement automation tool you can have" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *11 August 2024* | Online Media | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: a. Effective lifecycle design for all procurements needs b. The comprehensive capability of encompassing every activity involved in procurement from pre-PO to vendor selection c. Excellent integration with inhouse tools for quick payment processing d. Safe and secure authorization/single sign-in methodology > > **Cons**: Very slow operations and the UI/UX is difficult to understand, need to put a lot of time to learn, feels outdated. There a bit issues in adding many 3rd party contractors. The capacity needs to be increased. > > Overall, its a great tool to solve all our 3rd party vendor communications. Though it may have a few downsides but still better in the industry. ----- ### "SAP Ariba makes work difficult" — 3.0/5 > **Ann** | *28 April 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the dashboard page of Ariba. IT's easy to add and remove widgets. > > **Cons**: I can never find what I need in Ariba. It also never works on the first attempt. You constantly have to reenter your info. I upload invoices all the time and it often takes 4-5 tries to get them into the system. > > I would not use this program if I was not forced to use it by my customers. IT is not intuitive and it is difficult to work with. ----- ### "Business-to-business invoicing in a flash" — 4.0/5 > **Jamon** | *24 May 2025* | Industrial Automation | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Electronic business automation tools allow for high volume invoice via business-to-business integration. > > **Cons**: Manual invoice creation requires a lot of mouse clicks, and could stand to be optimized for greater efficiency. ----- ### "User friendly" — 5.0/5 > **Stephanie** | *26 March 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's simple to use and quite easy to understand. > > **Cons**: I find the search engine slow when searching for a PO. I would prefer it to display results as soon as I start typing. > > I've had a good experience with them, and it's very user-friendly. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/417443/sap-ariba?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/417443/sap-ariba) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data