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Head-to-head · Strategic Sourcing Software

Fairmarkit vs Proactis Sourcing

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Fairmarkit #2 in Strategic Sourcing Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Fairmarkit
Proactis Sourcing #7 in Strategic Sourcing Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Proactis

Fairmarkit leads on 0 checks, Proactis Sourcing on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFairmarkit · 8.2/10

Fairmarkit scores higher on our rubric for strategic sourcing software: 8.2 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Fairmarkit is the better fit for teams automating end-to-end sourcing events. Proactis Sourcing is the better fit for mid-market teams managing staged sourcing projects.

  • Fairmarkit fits best

    Teams automating end-to-end sourcing events

  • Proactis Sourcing fits best

    Mid-market teams managing staged sourcing projects

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Side by side

Feature Fairmarkit 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Proactis Sourcing 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 6.8
Ranking #2 in Strategic Sourcing Software #7 in Strategic Sourcing Software
Best for Teams automating end-to-end sourcing events Mid-market teams managing staged sourcing projects
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML
Integrations 12 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market
Features Fairmarkit 1/3 · Proactis Sourcing 1/3
Spend analysis Not published Not published
Supplier discovery ✓ ✓
Bid optimization Not published Not published
Specs
Sourcing events true RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuction
ERP integrations Not published Unit4, MRI Software, SunSystems, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft
Deployment Not published Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Supports RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, auctions, and reverse auctions
  • AI recommends suppliers and automates sourcing workflows
  • Connects with SAP, Coupa, Oracle, Workday, and other procurement systems
  • Project stages, ownership and auditable supplier qualification workflows
  • RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuction and multi-supplier negotiation support
  • Weighted scoring converts winning proposals into orders or contracts
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process
  • Cloud deployment may not fit teams requiring another deployment model
  • Support channels are limited to email and documentation
  • Pricing is handled through a sales-contact process
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring another deployment model
  • Its stated company-size fit centers on mid-market organisations
Our verdict

Fairmarkit is a cloud sourcing platform for mid-market and enterprise procurement and supply-chain teams. It covers supplier discovery, sourcing intake, event execution, bid evaluation, award decisions, negotiation workflows, analytics,…

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Proactis Sourcing is a cloud-based strategic sourcing application for procurement teams managing structured supplier events. It treats sourcing as a project with defined stages and ownership, then supports supplier qualification, auditable…

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  1. FairmarkitStrategic Sourcing Software 8.2Pricing on request
  2. Proactis SourcingStrategic Sourcing Software 6.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fairmarkit — where it wins

    • Supports RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, auctions, and reverse auctions
    • AI recommends suppliers and automates sourcing workflows
    • Connects with SAP, Coupa, Oracle, Workday, and other procurement systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process
    • Cloud deployment may not fit teams requiring another deployment model
    • Support channels are limited to email and documentation

  • Proactis Sourcing — where it wins

    • Project stages, ownership and auditable supplier qualification workflows
    • RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuction and multi-supplier negotiation support
    • Weighted scoring converts winning proposals into orders or contracts

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a sales-contact process
    • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring another deployment model
    • Its stated company-size fit centers on mid-market organisations
  • Fairmarkit8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad, AI-assisted sourcing automation with enterprise integrations and contact-sales pricing.

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  • Proactis Sourcing6.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A staged sourcing workspace for mid-market teams running qualification, RFx and auctions.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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