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Head-to-head · Supplier Discovery Software

Thomasnet vs Kompass

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Thomasnet #4 in Supplier Discovery Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Thomasnet
Kompass #6 in Supplier Discovery Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Kompass

Thomasnet leads on 0 checks, Kompass 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 scoreThomasnet · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

Thomasnet scores higher on our rubric for supplier discovery software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Thomasnet is the better fit for north American industrial sourcing. Kompass is the better fit for established B2B company discovery.

  • Thomasnet fits best

    North American industrial sourcing

  • Kompass fits best

    Established B2B company discovery

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Side by side

Feature Thomasnet 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Kompass 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Supplier Discovery Software #6 in Supplier Discovery Software
Best for North American industrial sourcing Established B2B company discovery
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features Thomasnet 0/5 · Kompass 0/5
Supplier verification Not checked yet Not checked yet
Advanced search Not checked yet Not checked yet
RFQ workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
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 Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Searches and filters over 500,000 North American suppliers
  • Supports certifications, capabilities, locations, and supplier validation filters
  • Sends one RFQ to up to 20 suppliers and saves comparison shortlists
  • 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
Cons
  • Coverage is regional rather than global
  • The web platform has no verified official mobile app
  • Paid advertising and verification program pricing is not publicly listed
  • 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
Our verdict

Thomasnet is a web-based supplier discovery and sourcing platform for industrial buyers, engineers, procurement professionals, and suppliers. Buyers can search North American manufacturers, distributors, service companies, and OEMs by…

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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…

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  1. ThomasnetSupplier Discovery Software 8.8Free plan
  2. KompassSupplier Discovery Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Thomasnet — where it wins

    • Searches and filters over 500,000 North American suppliers
    • Supports certifications, capabilities, locations, and supplier validation filters
    • Sends one RFQ to up to 20 suppliers and saves comparison shortlists

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is regional rather than global
    • The web platform has no verified official mobile app
    • Paid advertising and verification program pricing is not publicly listed

  • 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
  • Thomasnet8.8/10 · Free plan

    A broad North American supplier directory with filtering, verification, shortlists, and multi-supplier RFQs.

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  • Kompass8.6/10 · Free plan

    A mature web directory for researching companies, suppliers, and business contacts.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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