


If your organisation intends to use the full P2P suite, then Coupa has better features like customisation of Order layouts (you only get one on Ariba). For tail spend management, Spot Buys are supported on both, but Coupa additionally supports Amazon in some EU countries and UK.įor professional buyers the products are fairly matched in terms of features, but Ariba has launched POD (Procurement Operations Desk) allowing control and insight over spend and workloads. However certain features like online ERP budget check, or visual presentation of category tiles is better in Ariba. if most of your users are occasional users, the complexities of the requisition screens are well hidden away and just the important information is presented on the screen. This is not a deal breaker though as Coupa’s UI is very clean and simple. Being part of this network enables users to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and get products to the market thanks to comprehensive solutions such as the integration of sourcing and product design teams, item cost tracking, contract compliance enhancement, supply availability tracking and assessment, and reduction of excess inventory, among many others.For a non-professional end user, both products offer regular catalogues, ad hoc requests, customisable forms, quick quotation etc for the users, with policy guidance.įrom a look and feel perspective, Ariba with its new Guided Buying tiles seems more intuitive and can enforce policies to really guide the user. With SAP Ariba, users now have a simple, smart, and open way to connect all systems and stakeholders through the powerful global Ariba Network. There is also the financial chain management which utilizes new capabilities, intelligence, and global reach to transform liabilities into strategic assets. Users are also connected to a diverse network of high-quality suppliers who can lower costs for goods and services while minimizing risks while ensuring compliance. SAP Ariba offers spend management solutions and expertise that reveals everything about a company’s spending habits and uses that knowledge to help users negotiate better deals.

It can also be integrated to any existing ERP or back-office system as it extends their functionality, and allows users to share processes and collaborate with trading partners towards a more competitive business commerce.

Companies can simply access it on a multi-tenant platform through a user-friendly interface, wherever they may be, or whatever browser they are using. Installation requires no costly hardware or software, and no upgrades are expected on the user’s behalf. SAP Ariba provides cloud-based solutions to make it easier for businesses to collaborate and compete.
