Head-to-head · Supplier Discovery Software
Kompass vs ExportHub
Kompass leads on 0 checks, ExportHub on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKompass · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresExportHub · 2 of 5
Kompass scores higher on our rubric for supplier discovery software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Kompass is the better fit for established B2B company discovery. ExportHub is the better fit for buyers wanting assisted RFQ sourcing.
- Kompass fits best
Established B2B company discovery
- ExportHub fits best
Buyers wanting assisted RFQ sourcing
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Side by side
| Feature | Kompass 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | ExportHub 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #6 in Supplier Discovery Software | #7 in Supplier Discovery Software |
| Best for | Established B2B company discovery | 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 |
| Features Kompass 0/5 · ExportHub 2/5 | ||
| Supplier verification | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Advanced search | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| RFQ workflows | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Contact export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supplier database | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supplier coverage | Not checked yet | Global |
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| Our verdict | Kompass is a global B2B business directory and data platform for buyers, suppliers, sales teams, and marketing professionals. It supports discovery across more than 70 countries, with searches by company name, location, activity, or… 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
Kompass — where it wins
- Search by company, location, activity, or product and service
- Direct supplier requests plus company contact and product details
- Classification search, manual profile review, and AI-powered insights
Where it doesn't
- The listed platform is web only
- Paid profile options are organized around 12-, 24-, and 36-month terms
- Profile visibility features require choosing between free and paid options
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
- Kompass8.6/10 · Free plan
A mature web directory for researching companies, suppliers, and business contacts.
Visit KompassFull 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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