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At a Glance
Ironclad
Ironclad
Star Rating
(285)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ironclad
SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba
Star Rating
(720)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAP Ariba
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that SAP Ariba excels in providing a comprehensive business social network, allowing users to connect with millions of suppliers effortlessly. This feature significantly enhances procurement processes, making it easier for large organizations to manage sourcing and spend visibility, although some users find the interface somewhat outdated.
  • Users say Ironclad stands out for its streamlined workflow capabilities, particularly in contract approvals and document management. Reviewers appreciate the platform's ability to track changes in contracts, which is especially beneficial for legal teams, ensuring that all modifications are easily accessible and organized.
  • According to verified reviews, SAP Ariba's strength lies in its powerful sourcing-to-pay automation, which integrates various procurement functions into a single platform. This holistic approach simplifies operations for large enterprises, allowing for better supplier relationship management and compliance.
  • Reviewers mention that Ironclad provides a user-friendly experience with high ratings for ease of use and setup. Users highlight the platform's intuitive design, which helps teams execute agreements quickly and consistently, reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while SAP Ariba has a larger market presence and a higher overall G2 Score, Ironclad receives better ratings for quality of support and product direction. Users feel that Ironclad is a reliable partner in business, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and user feedback.
  • Users report that both platforms have their strengths, but Ironclad's focus on contract collaboration and approval processes gives it an edge in environments where legal compliance and document accuracy are critical. This is reflected in user feedback praising Ironclad for standardizing processes and providing full visibility into contract data.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ironclad
No pricing available
SAP Ariba
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ironclad
No trial information available
SAP Ariba
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
223
8.3
515
Ease of Use
8.7
229
7.9
539
Ease of Setup
8.0
166
7.6
277
Ease of Admin
8.5
140
7.9
169
Quality of Support
8.6
201
7.8
491
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
138
8.1
173
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
218
8.3
484
Features by Category
7.9
154
7.9
159
Contract Management Platform Features
9.0
140
|
Verified
8.3
130
|
Verified
8.8
137
|
Verified
8.2
124
|
Verified
8.2
143
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
137
|
Verified
8.4
130
|
Verified
8.7
139
|
Verified
8.2
120
|
Verified
9.0
140
|
Verified
8.5
128
|
Verified
8.5
137
|
Verified
8.1
133
|
Verified
8.3
141
|
Verified
8.5
130
|
Verified
7.9
126
|
Verified
7.9
117
|
Verified
7.7
134
|
Verified
8.2
129
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.5
59
7.1
26
6.4
58
7.1
26
Agentic AI - Contract Management
5.2
16
6.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
109
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.3
80
Performance
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.3
77
Not enough data
8.3
75
Not enough data
8.3
84
Payment Cards
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
8.1
49
Reporting
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.0
54
Payments
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
7.6
51
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
8.2
51
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
6.7
7
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.4
145
Management
Not enough data
8.5
122
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
8.6
123
Performance
Not enough data
8.5
110
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.3
107
Supplier Information
Not enough data
8.3
122
Not enough data
8.2
117
Not enough data
8.3
118
Not enough data
8.3
216
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
174
Not enough data
8.6
169
Not enough data
8.3
165
Not enough data
8.5
166
Execution
Not enough data
8.4
176
Not enough data
8.6
174
Not enough data
8.6
169
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
176
Not enough data
8.4
170
Not enough data
8.5
172
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
6.7
19
Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend AnalysisHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.3
105
Data Management
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
8.4
89
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.1
88
Agentic AI - Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Analysis
Not enough data
6.9
8
Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
8.1
85
Recovery
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.3
87
AP Data Processing
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.1
165
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.3
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
127
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.6
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
127
Not enough data
8.3
129
Not enough data
8.5
125
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
128
Not enough data
8.2
120
Not enough data
8.3
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
122
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
136
Not enough data
8.3
132
Not enough data
8.3
121
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.4
11
Not enough data
8.2
195
Management
Not enough data
8.4
157
Not enough data
8.3
158
Not enough data
8.4
157
Not enough data
8.4
156
Planning
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.2
150
Not enough data
8.4
152
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.2
143
Not enough data
8.3
149
Not enough data
8.3
146
Supplier Management
Not enough data
8.3
151
Not enough data
8.3
151
Not enough data
7.9
136
Execution
Not enough data
8.3
159
Not enough data
8.8
161
Not enough data
8.4
148
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.1
135
Not enough data
8.2
134
Not enough data
8.2
141
Not enough data
8.1
124
Not enough data
8.2
129
Supplier Information
Not enough data
8.3
143
Not enough data
8.1
138
Not enough data
8.3
144
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
150
Not enough data
8.4
146
Not enough data
8.2
141
Not enough data
8.4
136
Not enough data
8.4
133
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
130
Not enough data
8.3
131
Not enough data
8.4
139
Not enough data
8.7
146
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.1
148
8.3
89
Contract Creation & Management
9.0
140
8.7
75
8.7
134
8.6
75
8.1
140
8.7
75
8.2
129
8.4
75
Collaboration
8.5
130
8.6
70
8.7
134
8.7
76
Other Platform Features
8.0
129
8.6
75
8.1
133
8.6
72
8.2
123
8.1
73
7.5
123
8.2
72
8.7
131
8.3
75
Contract Data
7.4
128
8.5
73
7.0
113
8.1
70
Generative AI
6.5
73
7.4
16
6.4
71
7.2
16
Agentic AI - Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
4.8
21
Not enough data
5.2
21
Not enough data
5.6
19
Not enough data
5.2
21
Not enough data
4.6
20
Not enough data
4.9
20
Not enough data
Third Party & Supplier Risk ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.1
11
Risk Assessment
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.8
6
Risk Control
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Reporting
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Agentic AI - Third Party & Supplier Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
41
Supplier Marketplace
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.4
37
Contract Management
Not enough data
8.0
37
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.2
34
Data Collection
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
36
Not enough data
8.4
34
Project Management
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Agentic AI - Strategic Sourcing
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.8
9
Data management - Catalog Management
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Product catalogs - Catalog Management
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Integration - Catalog Management
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Analytics and Reporting - Catalog Management
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Agentic AI - Catalog Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ironclad
Ironclad
SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba
Ironclad and SAP Ariba are categorized as Contract Management and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ironclad
Ironclad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
60.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.8%
SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
57.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Ironclad
Ironclad
Computer Software
20.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Financial Services
6.2%
Legal Services
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
49.6%
SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Oil & Energy
5.8%
Accounting
5.7%
Pharmaceuticals
4.0%
Computer Software
3.7%
Other
70.4%
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Ironclad
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SAP Ariba
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Discussions
Ironclad
Ironclad Discussions
How much does ironclad software cost?
2 Comments
Erin O.
EO
I'm not sure; I'm on an enterprise accountRead more
Is ironclad a CLM?
2 Comments
SJ
Yes, Ironclad is a CLM.Read more
What is ironclad software used for?
1 Comment
Daniel R.
DR
Contract Lifecycle Management – managing contract request, review, signatures, storage, and tracking.Read more
SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba Discussions
What is SAP Ariba used for?
3 Comments
NS
Hi there, Ariba is mainly a procurement solution that is useful for supplier Contracts. If you are looking for a CLM solution that takes care of all...Read more
Is SAP Ariba the same as SAP?
3 Comments
How do you use Ariba software?
2 Comments
James B.
JB
Supplier managementRead more