Keelvar
Keelvar: A broad sourcing suite for complex, high-volume procurement workflows. Ranked #5 of 24 in Sourcing Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for automated sourcing and award workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forAutomated sourcing and award workflows
- Supplier discoveryYes
- Founded2012 · Cork, Ireland
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers RFx events, reverse auctions, and multi-round bidding
- Compares bids across price, risk, and sustainability
- Connects with SAP Ariba, Coupa, REST APIs, SSO, and MFA
Where it doesn't
- Pricing and usage terms require a customer order
- Its enterprise scope may exceed simpler sourcing needs
- Workflow breadth can mean more process design for smaller teams
Our verdict on Keelvar
Keelvar is a cloud-based sourcing platform for large enterprises and procurement teams managing complex, high-volume supplier processes. It brings RFx sourcing events, reverse auctions, supplier discovery, bid comparison, scenario analysis, supplier recommendations, and award recommendations into one workflow. The platform also supports supplier selection, invitations, communications, reminders, supplier rate management, and automation from intake through award recommendation. Its web and API access make it suited to teams that need structured sourcing processes across multiple event types.
Pricing is handled through contact with sales, with subscription fees and usage limits defined in customer orders. The published offering is organized around sourcing optimization, autonomous sourcing, and supplier rate management rather than publicly listed self-serve tiers. Buyers should therefore assess the required sourcing workflows, event volume, integrations, and automation scope during procurement. Keelvar is a stronger fit for organizations that need tailored enterprise terms than for teams seeking a transparent plan comparison or an immediately available entry package.
The platform’s main strength is breadth across the sourcing lifecycle. It supports automated multi-round bidding and feedback, scenario modeling across price, risk, and sustainability, bidder recommendations, and REST APIs for sourcing events, bids, awards, and supplier management. SAP Ariba and Coupa integrations add procurement-system fit, while SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect single sign-on, TOTP multifactor authentication, and ISO certifications support enterprise security requirements. Keelvar should suit procurement teams coordinating complex supplier decisions and repeated workflows. Smaller teams with straightforward sourcing events may prefer a narrower tool with less enterprise process depth.
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Keelvar fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supplier discovery | Yes |
| Sourcing events | Yes |
| Reverse auctions | Yes |
| Bid comparison | Yes |
| Negotiation workflows | Yes |
| Supported event types | Multi_event |
| Event limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: SAP Ariba, Coupa See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | keelvar.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Keelvar integrations
Keelvar lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- SAP Ariba
- Coupa
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- Oracle Fusion Cloud SourcingA procurement-focused sourcing suite for negotiations, events, scoring, and purchasing handoff.9.1
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- Ivalua Strategic SourcingA broad sourcing suite for global teams managing complex RFx, auctions, and awards.8.6
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