oboloo

oboloo is a cloud procurement platform for managing suppliers, sourcing, contracts and savings. It is most compelling for lean teams that want those workflows connected rather than spread across separate tools. Its free tier lowers the barrier to entry, but the most capable features are split across paid monthly add-ons.

Overview

Supplier records bring documents, contracts, compliance, sourcing activity and savings into a shared view, with statuses and risk indicators visible. That linkage can help a small team follow supplier work across processes without losing context. The catch is that a free account does not unlock every advanced workflow: features such as weighted sourcing scores and contract approvals require the relevant add-on.

The platform supports 18 languages, with each user able to choose their own. Optional onboarding and training are free, and a help-centre knowledge base offers a self-service support route.

Key features

Suppliers and sourcing

Supplier onboarding, qualification workflows, document expiry alerts, performance scorecards and a supplier portal support the supplier lifecycle. Sourcing handles RFPs, RFQs and RFIs, with assigned reviewers and weighted supplier scoring. Sourcing Plus adds reusable and custom RFX templates, questionnaires and weighted scoring, making it the relevant upgrade for teams that need repeatable evaluations rather than basic sourcing workflows.

Contracts and savings

The searchable contract repository tracks key dates and notice periods, with automated alerts and an audit history. Contract Plus adds linked contract documentation, custom notifications, approvals, custom fields and tabs. Savings tracking follows initiatives through owners, milestones, forecasts, validation and realisation; Savings Plus adds unlimited milestones, document attachments, approvals and custom fields and tabs. These add-ons make the product more adaptable, but teams needing several advanced modules will pay for each one separately.

Connections and control

Zapier connects oboloo to more than 8,000 apps, including Salesforce, Xero, QuickBooks, Slack, Teams and ChatGPT. Its API supports read/write access to supplier, contract, sourcing and savings data, plus real-time event notifications. API keys are scoped to organisation permissions; role-based access controls and two-factor authentication are also documented. That combination gives teams options for connecting systems and managing access without requiring every process to remain inside oboloo.

Pricing

Free Forever includes all four core modules, unlimited users, no card requirement and no expiry. The pricing page also offers a 14-day trial of advanced features, which automatically continues on Free Forever afterward.

• Contract Plus: $10 a month, billed per month. Includes the free plan, linked contract documentation, custom notifications, approvals, custom fields and tabs. Best for teams that need a more controlled contract workflow.
• Savings Plus: $20 a month, billed per month. Includes the free plan, unlimited milestones, document attachments, approvals, custom fields and tabs. A fit for teams tracking savings initiatives in greater detail.
• Sourcing Plus: $25 a month, billed per month. Includes the free plan, reusable and custom RFX templates, questionnaires, weighted scoring and custom fields. It suits teams running structured supplier evaluations.
• Supplier Plus: $28 a month, billed per month. Includes the free plan, supplier compliance, onboarding, documentation requests, custom fields and tabs. It is aimed at teams that need more formal supplier administration.

Each paid tier is a focused module upgrade, not a single all-in package. That keeps entry pricing tied to the workflow a team needs, but buying multiple add-ons raises the monthly total. No seat cap is stated for the free plan, which explicitly includes unlimited users.

Platforms

oboloo is available on the web and through an API. Those options suit browser-based procurement work and integrations, but the platform list does not include a dedicated mobile app.

Who it's for

oboloo is a sensible shortlist choice for SMEs, charities and lean teams seeking a connected supplier and procurement workspace, especially if the free core plan covers their needs or they can identify one module to upgrade. It is less suitable for buyers who need advanced features across several workflows but want one bundled price.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Supplier records link compliance, contracts, sourcing and savings, giving lean teams a connected view of related work.
• Pro: Free Forever includes all four core modules and unlimited users, with no card or expiry.
• Pro: API access, real-time event notifications and broad Zapier connectivity support integration with other tools.
• Con: Advanced capabilities are distributed across four separately priced monthly add-ons, so a team needing several may face a higher combined cost.
• Con: The platform list covers web and API, not dedicated mobile apps.

Alternatives

For a broader supplier-management comparison, start with Supplier Management Software. Choose Epicor Kinetic instead if you need platform options including Android, iOS, Windows or self-hosting, alongside cloud packages and concurrent user licences. Qeluntra is another web-based freemium option, with a free tier limited to one entity and one power user; its paid tiers specify higher power-user allowances.

Esker Accounts Payable Automation is a paid alternative with Android, iOS, API and web support, and pricing is available by contacting Esker or requesting a demo. Market Dojo is worth considering for its freemium model and sourcing plan, which includes simple RFx and eAuctions, templates and libraries, Excel integration and custom fields. SAFAL Strategic Sourcing is a paid, web-based alternative.

JAGGAER Contracts is a paid, web-based option for buyers considering contract software. Procol Vendor Management System is a paid alternative spanning source-to-pay, procure-to-pay, vendor onboarding, a vendor portal, contract repository and spend analytics, with Android, iOS and web support. SPS Analytics is a paid, web-based supplier-focused platform.

Verdict

Choose oboloo if your SME, charity or lean team wants supplier, sourcing, contract and savings work connected, and the free core plan or a targeted add-on matches your needs. Its strongest case is that broad shared workflow, supported by integrations and access controls. Look elsewhere if you need dedicated mobile apps or expect to buy advanced capabilities across multiple modules under one bundled price.