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Head-to-head · Strategic Sourcing Software

Keelvar vs Proactis Sourcing

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Keelvar #5 in Strategic Sourcing Software 7.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Keelvar
Proactis Sourcing #7 in Strategic Sourcing Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Proactis

Keelvar 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 scoreKeelvar · 7.1/10

Keelvar scores higher on our rubric for strategic sourcing software: 7.1 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Keelvar is the better fit for enterprises automating bid rounds and awards. Proactis Sourcing is the better fit for mid-market teams managing staged sourcing projects.

  • Keelvar fits best

    Enterprises automating bid rounds and awards

  • Proactis Sourcing fits best

    Mid-market teams managing staged sourcing projects

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Side by side

Feature Keelvar 7.1/10 Visit ↗ Proactis Sourcing 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.8
Ranking #5 in Strategic Sourcing Software #7 in Strategic Sourcing Software
Best for Enterprises automating bid rounds and awards 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, Tickets, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML
Integrations 2 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Enterprise Mid-market
Features Keelvar 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
  • Combines RFx events, reverse auctions, and multi-round bidding workflows
  • Compares bids across price, risk, and sustainability with scenario analysis
  • Automates sourcing workflows from intake through award recommendation
  • 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 and usage limits are defined in customer orders
  • Cloud deployment may not fit teams requiring another deployment model
  • Support is available by email, ticket, and documentation, but not 24/7
  • 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

Keelvar is a cloud-based sourcing platform for large enterprises and procurement teams managing complex, high-volume supplier processes. It brings RFx events, reverse auctions, bid analysis, supplier recommendations, and award workflows…

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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. KeelvarStrategic Sourcing Software 7.1Pricing on request
  2. Proactis SourcingStrategic Sourcing Software 6.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Keelvar — where it wins

    • Combines RFx events, reverse auctions, and multi-round bidding workflows
    • Compares bids across price, risk, and sustainability with scenario analysis
    • Automates sourcing workflows from intake through award recommendation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing and usage limits are defined in customer orders
    • Cloud deployment may not fit teams requiring another deployment model
    • Support is available by email, ticket, and documentation, but not 24/7

  • 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
  • Keelvar7.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud sourcing platform for enterprise teams running complex bids, auctions, and awards.

    Visit KeelvarFull verdict →
  • Proactis Sourcing6.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit ProactisFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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