--- 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](/) > [Accounts Payable Software](/directory/1851/accounts-payable/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 87 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.8/5** | 87 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.8/5 | 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**: Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish - **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 - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) ## Related Categories - [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) - [Contract Lifecycle Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/391/contract-lifecycle-management-software/software) - [Spend Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4086/spend-management/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. ----- ### "Boost productivity with SAP ARIBA" — 5.0/5 > **Dayanand** | *2 February 2025* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is the best tool to accelerate the procurement process. It helps you to save money on procurement by providing insights into expenditure. It improves your productivity by simplifying the procurement process. With SAP ARIBA you can automate various procurement tasks and save time. > > **Cons**: Currently, I don't have any dislikes about SAP ARIBA. > > My overall experience with SAP ARIBA has been great. ----- ### "Secure Platform But Clunky and Disappointing" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *12 January 2025* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Connects buyers and sellers in a secure environment > > **Cons**: Fees, clunky interface, slow to update, duplication of accounts > > It's clunky and slow but large corporations use it for billing so it's a must have, the fees are disappointing. ----- ### "streamline procurement with SAP Ariba" — 5.0/5 > **vishesh** | *30 January 2025* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: SAP Ariba make procurement easy with its cloud-based solution, automating processes and provide real time visibility with supplier. Its help us to connect with B2B Market place, Optimized sourcing and procurement and reduce costs, making procurement easier, faster and more effective. I use is personally and I highly recommend to who seeking a streamline procurement process. > > **Cons**: Not as of now but some beginner level user face little bit difficulty > > My overall experience with this tool was too good. Its cloud-based solution, automating processes and provide real time visibility with supplier Its help us to connect with B2B Market place, Optimized sourcing and procurement and reduce costs, making procurement easier, faster and more effective I am thoroughly impressed with this tool performance ----- ### "SAP Ariba Pros and cons" — 4.0/5 > **Mcsomb** | *29 January 2025* | Renewables & Environment | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The tool is effective in helping manage sales with ease > > **Cons**: The cost compared to other alternative is costly > > Overall the tool makes procurement operations seamless ----- 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