Head-to-head · Supplier Discovery Software
IndustryStock vs ExportHub
IndustryStock leads on 0 checks, ExportHub on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIndustryStock · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresIndustryStock · 3 of 5
IndustryStock scores higher on our rubric for supplier discovery software: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
IndustryStock is the better fit for industrial sourcing on a free plan. ExportHub is the better fit for buyers wanting assisted RFQ sourcing.
- IndustryStock fits best
Industrial sourcing on a free plan
- ExportHub fits best
Buyers wanting assisted RFQ sourcing
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Side by side
| Feature | IndustryStock 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | ExportHub 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Supplier Discovery Software | #7 in Supplier Discovery Software |
| Best for | Industrial sourcing on a free plan | Buyers wanting assisted RFQ sourcing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features IndustryStock 3/5 · ExportHub 2/5 | ||
| Supplier verification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced search | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| RFQ workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supplier database | 300000 suppliers | Not checked yet |
| Supplier coverage | Global | Global |
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| Our verdict | IndustryStock is a web-based B2B platform for industrial buyers seeking products, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers. Its structured database covers industrial product categories and company listings, with… Read the review → |
ExportHub is a web-based B2B marketplace for buyers seeking international suppliers and assisted sourcing support. It is designed for importers, manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers, distributors, SMEs, and larger businesses that need to… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IndustryStock — where it wins
- Free basic account for industrial supplier discovery
- 300,000+ verified companies with structured search and filters
- Saved searches, direct contact and multi-provider enquiries
Where it doesn't
- Web-based access only
- Lead reporting is tied to the Premium account
- Focused on industrial products, companies and services
ExportHub — where it wins
- Free plan includes supplier search, buying requests, and RFQs
- Supports multiple quotations with comparison assistance
- Adds supplier verification, messaging, and negotiation follow-up
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility
- Broader procurement automation is outside its stated focus
- Premium membership pricing is not displayed on accessible pages
- IndustryStock9.0/10 · Free plan
A free industrial sourcing directory with structured search, filters and enquiry workflows.
Visit IndustryStockFull verdict → - ExportHub8.2/10 · Free plan
A practical free starting point for buyers seeking assisted supplier sourcing.
Visit ExportHubFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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