--- description: Review of SAP Ariba Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SAP Ariba | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Accounts Payable Software](/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) > [SAP Ariba](/software/417443/sap-ariba) # SAP Ariba Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/417443/sap-ariba Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/417443/sap-ariba?page=2) > Focused on streamlining source-to-pay operational processes, SAP Ariba provides e-procurement and supply chain management solutions that enable growing, medium-sized, and large companies to achieve end-to-end digital transformation. SAP Ariba offers spend management, supplier management, sourcing, procurement, and financial supply chain solutions that aid in payables automation, contract lifecycle management, vendor management, supplier risk management, and more. With SAP Ariba intelligent spend management solutions, businesses can incorporate comprehensive transaction data and connect business processes to reduce transactional spending and guide employees to buy from the right suppliers, helping businesses manage costs and payments. End-to-end spend management capabilities help businesses make more informed sourcing decisions, cut costs and risks, automate invoice capture/approval workflows, and provide suppliers payment visibility. SAP Ariba integrates with SAP S/4 HANA to centralize all spending and financial information for further spend analysis. The platform also connects businesses to the Ariba Network, a digital marketplace that enables buyers and suppliers to collaborate on transactions and discover new business opportunities. > > Verdict: Rated **3.8/5** by 89 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.8/5** | 89 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SAP - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Buy Side (Suppliers) - Catalog Management - Completion Tracking - Compliance Tracking - Contract Drafting - Contract Negotiation - Dashboard - Discount Management - Document Management - Document Review - EDI - Electronic Signature - Expense Tracking ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) ## Related Categories - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) - [Sourcing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/250/strategic-sourcing-software/software) - [Supplier Relationship Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/248/supplier-relationship-management-software/software) - [Spend Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4086/spend-management/software) - [Supply Chain Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4250/scm/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I like guided buying the most about SAP Ariba because it allows me to purchase goods all at a predetermined rate using my company's corporate discount. > > **Cons**: At first, the SAP Ariba system was somewhat difficult to navigate. It is such a large system that occasionally I would find myself lost and unsure how to proceed. With more use came more familiarity with the system however. > > Having used SAP Ariba for several years now, I can say that I am much more comfortable with it now than I was when my company first made the switch. Like anything else, with a little bit of practice, it becomes second nature. ----- ### "SAP Ariba- the best Procurement automation tool you can have" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *11 August 2024* | Online Media | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: a. Effective lifecycle design for all procurements needs b. The comprehensive capability of encompassing every activity involved in procurement from pre-PO to vendor selection c. Excellent integration with inhouse tools for quick payment processing d. Safe and secure authorization/single sign-in methodology > > **Cons**: Very slow operations and the UI/UX is difficult to understand, need to put a lot of time to learn, feels outdated. There a bit issues in adding many 3rd party contractors. The capacity needs to be increased. > > Overall, its a great tool to solve all our 3rd party vendor communications. Though it may have a few downsides but still better in the industry. ----- ### "SAP Ariba makes work difficult" — 3.0/5 > **Ann** | *28 April 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the dashboard page of Ariba. IT's easy to add and remove widgets. > > **Cons**: I can never find what I need in Ariba. It also never works on the first attempt. You constantly have to reenter your info. I upload invoices all the time and it often takes 4-5 tries to get them into the system. > > I would not use this program if I was not forced to use it by my customers. IT is not intuitive and it is difficult to work with. ----- ### "Best tool to optimize working capital and reduce procurement costs" — 5.0/5 > **Vishnu** | *11 February 2025* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: SAP ARIBA enables your business to discover thousands of trustworthy and reliable suppliers for procurement. SAP ARIBA helps your organization to reduce procurement costs by letting them negotiate better prices with suppliers. By providing you greater visibility on spending, it helps to optimize working capital. It expedites the procurement cycle and, reduces manual work \& human errors. > > **Cons**: We haven't faced any issues with SAP ARIBA so far. > > My overall experience with SAP ARIBA is good and positive. ----- ### "SAP Ariba very user friendly" — 5.0/5 > **Tammy** | *13 January 2025* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The user face is more intuitive and easier to navigate than the predecessor R/3. This made for a quick adoption and seamless transition for employees. > > **Cons**: For a company our size, integrating SAP Ariba with our existing ERP systems required significant IT resources. > > Overall, it has been great to streamline procurement processes and improve supplier management, making it a valuable tool for our enterprise. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/417443/sap-ariba?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/417443/sap-ariba) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data