Category: Supplier Evaluation Solutions

Posted on by Bert Paesbrugghe

Which Tool Is Best for Modern SRM?

Procurement teams across the globe are under pressure to deliver supplier accountability, sustainability, and risk transparency — without adding headcount. As a result, supplier scorecard software is moving from a “nice to have” to a strategic necessity.

But which tool is best?

In this guide, we compare EvaluationsHub, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Synertrade, Coupa, MeRLIN, Zycus, and other key players. We evaluate how each performs across what really matters in 2025: integration, automation, usability, actionability, and collaboration.

Let’s find the best match for your business.

📊 At a Glance: Top Supplier Scorecard Software Tools in 2025

Tool Best For ERP Integration Supplier Collaboration Templates & Automation Strengths Weaknesses
EvaluationsHub Mid-large companies using ERP, wanting accountability layer ✅ Native on-top integration (SAP, Oracle, Excel) ✅ Full two-way ✅ Yes, with workflow builder Lightweight layer, “close-the-loop”, action-tracking Newer brand, fewer built-in sourcing tools
SAP Ariba Scorecarding SAP-heavy enterprises ✅ Deep SAP integration ❌ Mostly internal view ⚠️ Limited automation Native SAP compatibility Complex, expensive, poor supplier UI
Jaggaer Universities, large supply chains ✅ Jaggaer One ecosystem ⚠️ Partial ✅ Extensive forms Strong in education/Gov UX is dated, admin-heavy
Coupa Enterprises with spend focus ✅ Coupa-native ⚠️ Moderate ✅ Good analytics Strong for finance/procurement ops Scorecarding not central
Zycus iPerform Indian/global MNCs ✅ via Zycus iSource/iSupplier ❌ Internal only ⚠️ Semi-automated Suite cohesion Slower rollouts, rigid
Synertrade European mid-market ✅ SAP/Oracle APIs ❌ Internal-focused ⚠️ Manual workflows Flexible pricing UX/UI not intuitive
MeRLIN Emerging markets & value-focused orgs ✅ Moderate ⚠️ Light portals ⚠️ Templates available Modular and low-cost Limited brand trust, not plug-and-play

🏆 Why EvaluationsHub Stands Out

EvaluationsHub is designed specifically for companies that:

  • Already have an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)

  • Need a scorecarding and evaluation layer — without replacing existing systems

  • Want to close the loop with suppliers, not just “score” them

  • Care about automation, external collaboration, and template-driven deployment

It delivers what many of the legacy SRM tools don’t:

Feature EvaluationsHub Others
Designed as a lightweight SRM layer ✅ ❌ (mostly full-suite, heavy)
Pushes full evaluations to suppliers ✅ ❌ (internal-only or form-based)
Built-in follow-ups & action plans ✅ ⚠️ (manual tasking)
Real-time dashboards + feedback loop ✅ ⚠️
Fast deployment (days, not months) ✅ ❌
Supplier-friendly portal ✅ ⚠️ (Ariba, Zycus = poor UX)

🔍 Deep-Dive Comparison

1. ERP Integration

Tool Comment
EvaluationsHub Integrates on top of SAP, Oracle, Excel, etc. — no data duplication
SAP Ariba Native SAP, but requires full Ariba suite setup
Coupa Requires Coupa Spend suite — not agnostic
Jaggaer Works best inside its ecosystem
Synertrade, MeRLIN Uses APIs, some setup complexity
Zycus Built into their own platform; not open-layer friendly

➡️ Winner: EvaluationsHub — best for augmenting, not replacing, your ERP.

2. Supplier Collaboration Features

Tool Can suppliers log in? Can they respond or take actions?
EvaluationsHub ✅ Yes ✅ Yes — feedback, uploads, improvements
SAP Ariba ⚠️ Complicated supplier UI ⚠️ Limited two-way interaction
Jaggaer ⚠️ Possible with config ❌ Typically internal-focused
Coupa ⚠️ Some modules ⚠️ Not purpose-built for scorecarding
Zycus, Synertrade ⚠️ Very limited ❌ Often PDF-based or Excel uploads

➡️ Winner: EvaluationsHub — purpose-built for transparent supplier collaboration.

3. Close-the-Loop Functionality

Most tools show performance, but don’t help suppliers act on it. Here’s who closes the loop:

Tool Scorecard → Action Plan → Monitoring
EvaluationsHub ✅ Yes – native action flows + task assignment
SAP Ariba ⚠️ Possible via workflows, not default
Coupa ⚠️ Good analytics but not built-in action tracking
Jaggaer ❌ Manual follow-up
Zycus ⚠️ Form-based
Synertrade, MeRLIN ❌ No built-in feedback/action loop

➡️ Winner: EvaluationsHub — one of the only tools with embedded improvement workflows.

4. Template Library & Workflow Automation

Tool Pre-built scorecards? Automation of surveys / reminders?
EvaluationsHub ✅ Yes — ESG, delivery, risk, etc. ✅ Fully automated with branching
Ariba ⚠️ Basic templates, not dynamic ⚠️ Manual scheduling
Jaggaer ✅ Extensive but complex ⚠️ Partial automation
Coupa ⚠️ Spend-focused templates ⚠️ Requires setup
Zycus, MeRLIN ⚠️ Static ❌ Limited

➡️ Winner: EvaluationsHub — designed for fast starts and repeated use at scale.

5. Ease of Use and Setup Speed

Tool Time to Go Live User-Friendliness
EvaluationsHub Days ✅ Clean UI for buyers + suppliers
SAP Ariba Months ❌ Often requires consultants
Coupa Weeks–Months ⚠️ Better for power users
Jaggaer Weeks ⚠️ Admin-heavy
Zycus, Synertrade Months ⚠️ Clunky interfaces

➡️ Winner: EvaluationsHub — the fastest time-to-value with the lowest friction.

🛠️ Which Tool Should You Choose?

Use Case Recommended Tool
You already use SAP, but don’t want to buy Ariba EvaluationsHub
You want real collaboration with suppliers EvaluationsHub
You need fast deployment and action tracking EvaluationsHub
You’re already deep in the Coupa ecosystem Coupa
You need scorecarding plus full sourcing suite Jaggaer, Zycus
You want low-cost solution in emerging markets MeRLIN

Real-World Insight

Most tools in this space were built as part of full SRM suites. They’re heavy, slow to deploy, and focused on internal processes. EvaluationsHub flips that model.

It’s the only tool in this comparison that:

  • Was designed from day one to be a smart supplier-facing layer

  • Emphasizes accountability and collaboration

  • Supports automated scorecarding at scale

  • Enables corrective actions, not just evaluations

For companies that already have ERP but want better SRM without massive IT projects, the best tool is clear.

TL;DR: EvaluationsHub vs. the Rest

Criteria EvaluationsHub Most Others
Deployment time Days Months
ERP Layered Integration ✅ ⚠️ / ❌
Supplier Portal Built-in, seamless Clunky or absent
Close-the-loop actions ✅ Yes ⚠️ / ❌
Template library ✅ With ESG, quality, etc. ⚠️ Partial
AI/automation ✅ Smart flows ❌ Mostly manual
Ideal for Companies with ERP wanting better SRM Companies buying full suites

Final Word

Supplier performance management is no longer about scoring vendors once a year.
It’s about building continuous accountability, transparency, and alignment.

That means:

  • Structured, repeatable evaluations

  • Two-way collaboration

  • Automated follow-up and improvement

  • Deep insights from existing ERP data

That means: EvaluationsHub.

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Avetta vs. EvaluationsHub: From Box-Ticking to Real Supplier Improvement

If your business depends on third parties—suppliers, contractors, vendors—you’ve likely heard of Avetta. Known for managing supplier pre-qualification and compliance in high-risk industries like construction and energy, Avetta helps companies enforce safety and regulatory standards.

But if you need to go beyond compliance and actually evaluate supplier performance, gather structured internal feedback, and drive ongoing improvement, you’ll find that Avetta’s system isn’t built for that.

That’s where EvaluationsHub enters the picture.

While Avetta keeps you compliant, EvaluationsHub helps you continuously improve supplier performance, engagement, and accountability.

Let’s explore the difference.

What Avetta Does Well

Avetta’s platform focuses on qualifying vendors before work begins. It’s designed to:

  • Verify insurance, safety records, certifications, and financial standing

  • Provide risk ratings based on documentation

  • Act as a clearinghouse for contractor onboarding

This makes it suitable for industries like construction, oil & gas, and utilities—especially where regulatory or safety standards must be met before a supplier sets foot on-site.

But after the vendor is approved, Avetta doesn’t give you much for ongoing performance evaluations. There’s no structured way to collect input from procurement, sustainability, or operations. No automated scorecards. No CX or onboarding feedback loops. Just a profile—and a lot of PDFs.

EvaluationsHub: Built for Ongoing Supplier (and Customer) Evaluation

EvaluationsHub goes beyond qualification. It gives you a fast, flexible way to:

  • Launch recurring or one-time evaluations with scoring logic

  • Push templates to internal teams, suppliers, or even customers

  • Aggregate results in dashboards and scorecards automatically

  • Trigger follow-ups and assign accountability

  • Offer a seamless branded portal experience for each stakeholder

From ESG audits to supplier scorecards to post-project evaluations, EvaluationsHub turns fragmented feedback into a structured system that creates measurable outcomes.

Feature Comparison: Avetta vs. EvaluationsHub

Capability Avetta EvaluationsHub
Primary Focus Supplier pre-qualification & compliance Evaluation & improvement across suppliers, customers, and teams
Vendor Pre-Qualification ✅ Core function ✖️ Not a focus
Document Management & Audits ✅ Built-in for compliance ⚠️ Light support (links, references in templates)
Supplier Performance Evaluations ⚠️ Basic rating indicators ✅ Custom templates, scoring logic, trend analysis
Internal Feedback Collection ✖️ Not supported ✅ Push to departments: procurement, quality, sustainability, etc.
Post-Onboarding / Project Reviews ✖️ Not supported ✅ Built-in use cases for CX & delivery follow-up
Automated Reminders & Scoring ✖️ Manual follow-up ✅ Fully automated
Customer / Supplier Portals ✖️ Static vendor profiles ✅ Fully branded, dynamic, stakeholder-specific portals
Accountability & Loop Closure ✖️ Not tracked ✅ Assigned actions, status tracking per evaluation
Deployment Speed Weeks/months Days – no-code, intuitive setup
Pricing Model Enterprise-level (subscription + onboarding fees) Modular, transparent, includes 1 managed account free

The Real Difference? Compliance vs. Continuous Improvement

Avetta is built to keep you safe and compliant—before the relationship begins.
EvaluationsHub is designed to help you improve that relationship over time.

Most organizations today need both:

  • Qualification to mitigate risk

  • Evaluation to improve performance

But while Avetta ends at onboarding, EvaluationsHub gives you the ongoing insight and structure you need to evaluate, act, and improve—again and again.

Final Word

If you’re only looking to check boxes for safety and documentation, Avetta is likely the right tool.
But if you want to go further—to create real visibility into supplier performance, build accountability, and collect structured input across teams—EvaluationsHub delivers where Avetta doesn’t.

It’s not about replacing what you have. It’s about making it work smarter.

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