# IDC, Peer Insights vs Olive Comparison

| | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 11 | 57 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (54.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $5,000.00 With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IDC

Pros:
- Insights (1 reviews)


### Peer Insights

**Not enough data**

### Olive

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (45 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IDC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Peer Insights

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Olive

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: RFP Starter - $5,000 USD

Price: $5,000.00 With One-Time Purchase

Description: Effortlessly initiate a single sourcing project with no commitments. This package is designed for quick turnarounds.

Key Features:
- 1 RFP Project
- 6 months access
- Unlimited internal users

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/olive-technologies-olive/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### RFP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |
| **Peer Insights** | N/A | N/A |
| **Olive** | 8.1/10 | 33 |

#### RFP Generation

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 
| **RFX** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Questions Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 

#### RFP Distribution

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 
| **Selection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 

#### Submissions

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (26 reviews) | 
| **Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (26 reviews) | 

#### RFP Response

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (25 reviews) | 
| **Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 
| **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI  - RFP

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Strategic Sourcing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |
| **Peer Insights** | N/A | N/A |
| **Olive** | N/A | N/A |

#### Supplier Marketplace

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Categorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Contract Management

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Revenue** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Negotiations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Data Collection

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spend** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Savings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Strategic Sourcing

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Requirements Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IDC** | N/A | N/A |
| **Peer Insights** | N/A | N/A |
| **Olive** | 9.1/10 | 20 |

#### Administration

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Requirements Listing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Centralized Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (20 reviews) | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 

#### Communication

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Stakeholder Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Internal Communication Enablement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 

#### Procedural

| Feature | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Creation & Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Technology Research Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/technology-research-services)



**Unique to Olive (3):** [Requirements Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/requirements-management), [RFP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rfp), [Strategic Sourcing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategic-sourcing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IDC | Peer Insights | Olive | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 27.3% | 17.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.5% | 54.5% | 46.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 29.2% | 18.2% | 35.7% | 

### By Industry

#### IDC

- **Computer Software:** 16.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 12.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.5%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 8.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.2%
- **Utilities:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.2%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 16.7%

#### Peer Insights

- **Information Technology and Services:** 45.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 18.2%
- **Internet:** 9.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.1%

#### Olive

- **Computer Software:** 10.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.7%
- **Financial Services:** 8.9%
- **Consulting:** 8.9%
- **Construction:** 7.1%
- **Restaurants:** 7.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.4%
- **E-Learning:** 3.6%
- **Wholesale:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 28.6%

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## Top Discussions

### IDC

No discussions available for this product.

### Peer Insights

No discussions available for this product.

### Olive

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/idc-vs-peer-insights-vs-olive-technologies-olive)