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Pros:

It helps know if your spendings are within Budget.

Cons:

Nothing Yet - The one issue i see is that the email to our vendors go to Spam often.

Tradogram ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Features
4.2
Value for Money
4.6

Likelihood to recommend

8.4/ 10

Tradogram has an overall rating of 4.5 out 5 stars based on 104 user reviews on Capterra.

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Garion
Garion
Procurement and I.T. Systems Manager in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Tradogram for Construction Business

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: Overall we love tradogram and continue to use it for our business for all procurement needs.

Pros:

The procurement / purchasing module was simple to use, easy to track orders, receive orders, and search for frequently used items in my catalogue.

Cons:

The inventory module could use some development to make it more user friendly.

Tradogram Inc. Response

10 months ago

Glad that you're enjoying our software! Appreciate your honest feedback as well.

Kristján Jóhann
Hótel Manager in Iceland
Hospitality, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Affordable and simple to use

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: Over all very good. The service was good. Had some trouble with connecting with the team but this was a time difference issue on my part and more lack of availability from me than them. The service staff are very friendly and helpful. Also like how open they are to develop the system further with us.

Pros:

Most of the system is quite intuitive and easy to use. It does require some training but not much. You have to get the settings right, but that is to be expected. Some things you can't be sure of until you throw this into action. Feel like we have a high degree of control.

Cons:

The app looks good but was a bit buggy. Also I believe the analytics could be a lot more extensive and have more graphs and standardised reports.

Tradogram Inc. Response

2 months ago

Thanks for the review Kristján! We will be introducing a new reporting and analytics tool early 2025! Stay tuned because it will be a game changer! ;)

ROXY
Global Supply Chain Operations Manager in UK
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

More Enhancement needed

2.0 10 months ago

Comments: As a previous user of SAP, tradogram is not intuitive but works for the smaller area of the organisation

Pros:

The PO system is easy, training materials are useful

Cons:

Too many enhancement required in order to be fit for purposes, not able to work as an ERP system, too many manual edit in each fields & setting area

Tradogram Inc. Response

10 months ago

Hi Roxy, we're sorry to hear that you're not happy with your experience using Tradogram. We would love to learn more and see if we can help make things better for you. Please get in touch with our customer success team so we can understand and resolve any issues you are facing. We should also clarify that Tradogram is not an ERP system; we, however, integrate with almost all major ERP and Accounting systems!

Biniyam
Supply chain manager in Ethiopia
Nonprofit Organization Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Tradogram procurement software

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Excellent software and it has been more than 4 years since i am using it

Pros:

Its end to end supply chain and procurement software. Even it helps for financial approval and payments.

Cons:

Placec to attach the Technical evaluation report.

Tradogram Inc. Response

2 months ago

Thanks for the review Biniyam! There's an option available for attaching a file on the technical evaluation, it's in the top left. We will also be adding an option to export the technical evaluation, it should be released in 3 weeks! :)

Lisa
Purchaser and Stage Manager in US
Entertainment, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Tradogram Review as a Purchaser

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: I'm not a purchasing agent by trade- I"m a stage manager that does it on the side for all of our show op departments, so this is new software to me that I've not used before (really of any kind) and I don't know any better- but that being said I learned it quick so I think that means its pretty intuitive.

Pros:

The fields are easy to fill in- it prompts me quickly to what I need to do next, or what I've missed. I like having a draft and the dashboard is super helpful.

Cons:

Having to stop and lose my info sometimes to go and create a Supplier if I don't realize that supplier hasn't been used before. Sometimes I can't save a draft and I can't go forward until I've left to create the supplier. I can't get a specific but the search for PO's specifically has never worked for me (like putting in the PO number) not your system, maybe me. There are other aspects of search that are great.

Tradogram Inc. Response

2 months ago

Thanks for the reiview Lisa! There should be an option now to allow you to add a new supplier as you're creating the transaction. If you need help with anything else, please reach out to our support team. We're always here to help! :)

Ebrahim
Director of IT in Qatar
Automotive, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

How to transfer your Procurment process

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: We are happy with the system and it’s fully adopted by the business users.

Pros:

Tradogram allows you to fully digitally transform your procurement process with very little effort and cost.

Cons:

Easy to setup Easy of use Always up and running.

Tradogram Inc. Response

2 months ago

Thanks for the review Ebrahim! We're very happy to hear that you're fully satisfied with Tradogram. :)

Keobouaphone
Finance in Laos
Accounting Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Purchase orders.

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: We issue requisitions then purchase orders and invoices, then all sync Quick book.

Pros:

Requisitions, Purchase orders, Invoices and online approve all.

Cons:

When information sync Quick Book then we update information then can't sync update information to Quick book.

Tradogram Inc. Response

2 months ago

Thanks for the review Keobouaphone! There's an option to un-flag a transaction to have it sync again with Quickbooks. Reach out to our support if you need help with it. We're always here to help! :)

Gadisa
Procurement Officer in Ethiopia
Hospital & Health Care, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A Review of Tradogram's Efficiency and Control

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: My experience with Tradogram was positive overall, providing efficient procurement processes and transparent oversight. However, the lack of PDF to Excel/Word conversion was a limitation.

Pros:

Efficient Procurement Processes with Transparent Oversight.

Cons:

Tradogram lacks PDF to Excel/Word conversion functionality.

Tradogram Inc. Response

10 months ago

Glad that you're enjoying our software! Appreciate your honest feedback as well.

Rose
Scene Shop Coordinator in US
Entertainment, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Helped me organize my PO's

4.0 10 months ago

Comments: On a scale of 1-10 It's been an average of 4-8. It got better as they made improvements on the program and was more usable for our application as they made changes. There are still little changes that could improve the overall user experience but now as I use it after the programmers made tweaks it has been a better experience.

Pros:

I liked that it has more options on naming PO's and lets me keep track of what is has arrived/been delivered. Also lets me check my own items as delivered. In the item description having a link back to the items web page has been really helpful for quick reordering.

Cons:

Not being able to split line items to two different codes. It glitches and changes the code I assigned something too and then I have to recreate a PO from scratch to fix it. Adding tax and other expenses is clunky and adds extra unnecessary clicking.

Tradogram Inc. Response

10 months ago

Glad that you're enjoying our software! Appreciate your honest feedback as well.

Suzy
Lab Medical Assistant in US
Medical Practice, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good ordering platform

4.0 3 months ago

Comments: I have beening using Trodogram for over a year now and I like it.

Pros:

It was easy to select what I wanted and to make my purchase.

Cons:

I prefer to order using the item numbers but I have noticed that the items numbers frequently changes. And if the item name is spelled slightly correctly, even if it is one letter it will stated item not founded. I wish the picture of the item could be made bigger to view.

Tradogram Inc. Response

2 months ago

Thanks for the review Suzy! We added your feedback as suggested features. We will soon add the ability to expand the size of the product images and improve the search function.

Ana
Administrator in US
Import & Export, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Cost-effective streamlined purchasing solution

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: The customer service has been exceptional. They respond within minutes and channel inquiries to the right department. For its cost-effective solution, Tradogram definitely offers a much higher return on investment next to others because of their attention to details when resolving situations.

Pros:

100% visibility of our spending. The flow of data among modules makes it very friendly and efficient to take actions available including report generation within each module. The flexibility to edit POs once issued is a plus. Very clear and easy to navigate dashboard feature. The very soon-to-be most liked in the near future is the smartphone App. Eagerly awaiting its deployment!

Cons:

Tradogram comes with no basic written instructions to use its modules and grasp the flow of data. It is a simple software but that would save the many hours taken to become familiar.

Alternatives Considered: Bellwether Purchasing Software

Reasons for Switching to Tradogram: Cost effectiveness and features offered for our current and future needs.

Rifaz
Executive Assistant in Qatar
Automotive, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Tradogram user experience

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Good software and it has reduced many wastes, when we order before the approval from all the HOD will take at least about 2 weeks and now that been down to maximum 2 days, which is a great achievement.

Pros:

Paper less work, before the tradogram all was followed by paper and we are fully into the system, which saved alot.

Cons:

For submitting invoice and delivery, need to query the order number twice.

Tradogram Inc. Response

2 months ago

Thanks for the review Rifaz! We're super happy to hear you're fully satisfied with Tradogram :)

Ruba
Procurement Manager in Lebanon
Nonprofit Organization Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Satisfactory

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: Once of the best easy system, accessible via mobiles. Our workflow is conducted and archived efficiently due to this system.

Pros:

Tradogram is a Very User friendly software and it is integrated with Xero so we are running smoothly the procurement and finance operation due to the Tradogram system. We love it!

Cons:

Version 2 once a PO is edited before approval

Tradogram Inc. Response

10 months ago

Glad that you're enjoying our software! Appreciate your honest feedback as well.

Santosh
Corporate Procurement Manager in Qatar
Automotive, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Best Procurement system

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

Purchase Requisition & Purchase Order approval flow, tracking status, monitoring turn around time is unique

Cons:

As of now we are in initial stage of using tradogram. Hence very limited knowledge

Tradogram Inc. Response

10 months ago

Glad that you're enjoying our software! Appreciate your honest feedback as well.

Virginia
Payable accountant in Kenya
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Tradogram review

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

The system allows maker checker principle as it allows several levels of approval matrix

Cons:

Most reports generated have duplicate entries making it hard to review data

Tradogram Inc. Response

10 months ago

Glad that you're enjoying our software! Appreciate your honest feedback as well.

BIATA
SENIOR UNDERWRITER in Zimbabwe
Financial Services Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A great system.

4.0 10 months ago

Pros:

Its' very easy to use. Easy to understand.

Cons:

Can be slow at times when you need things to be done quickly.

Tradogram Inc. Response

10 months ago

Glad that you're enjoying our software! Appreciate your honest feedback as well.

Getnet
Sales Manager in Ethiopia
Import & Export, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Tradogram experience

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Procurement was hectic as it has very long delay times, unable to trace it and request and final procured was usually different. After using Tradogram, waste of products from unwanted purchase is reduced, improved efficiency.

Pros:

It makes life easier as 1) easy to create request 2) makes follow-up easier 3) can see the status 4) sends email notification. And gives dashboard for further improvement.

Cons:

I don't have any at the moment for any of the features.

Chad
Technical Services Manager in US
Industrial Automation, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Good service form small business

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Tradogram is a good way to manage purchases and tie them to projects.

Pros:

This product was intuitive and easy to use for many different role types.

Cons:

Could use more customizable reports for receiving parts

ana
custodian supervisor in US
Business Supplies & Equipment, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

tradogram

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: easy to use and easy to navigate

Pros:

easy to see what is needed

Cons:

some vendors are not on here, which we has several vendors we use on here

Tradogram Inc. Response

3 weeks ago

Thanks for the review Ana! :)

Chala
Deputy Director Commercial Centers in Ethiopia
Hospital & Health Care, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

How to integirate Tradogram and Inventort and Supply cjain managment

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: xx

Pros:

accessibility for all user, very friendly, much appreciated

Cons:

It lacks integration with inventory and supply chain management, needs much effort

Mary
Executive Director in US
Nonprofit Organization Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Tradogram Versitility

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: Tradogram has transformed the way we operate our organization. I highly recommend talking with [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] to learn more about the program’s functionality.

Pros:

Our organization was quoted $75,000 to create an online grocery ordering platform for our nonprofit that provides services to older adults. We found Tradogram and worked with the team to customize the software to meet our needs. Tradogram is versatile and easy to use. It has totally transformed how we provided services and allowed us to grow our organization. It’s really fun to use the program for something totally different from what it is intended.

Cons:

We needed the purchase order to sort items on the pdf but it did not have the functionality to meet our needs. We worked with the developers and they quickly and efficiently solved our problem and created a sort function!!

Carlos
Sr. Procurement Manager in US
Food & Beverages, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Software review

5.0 4 years ago

Pros:

Inventory, deliveries, and contract management. Tech support. Report issuance.

Cons:

Needs more refinement in certain modules such as adding tracking delivery in Expenses. Requests are to restrictive. There should be more adaptable such as adding files in chats with vendors and more flexibility to modify. Ability to interact with other platforms such as Google suite and project management software. When sending emails to vendors, there should be a capability to send to more than one.

Alternatives Considered: Coupa and Procurify

Reasons for Switching to Tradogram: Inventory management Cost Ease of use.

Debeli
APM in Ethiopia
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Mr

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: I have no such large expreince However I am happy when start utilizing approval using tradogram

Pros:

Fast service and supportive to my activity

Cons:

Requisition initiation and processing of procruiment of items

timothy
Vice President of Sales in US
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Tradogram has been spectacular.

4.0 7 years ago

Pros:

It's easy and straightforward yet still powerful. I've searched and searched and demoed so many programs and tradogram is the only one that has been powerful enough to use the way we need, yet simple enough that the ramp-up time is nearly non-existent.

Cons:

I wish it were more customizable. I don't use some of the functionality so I wish it could be hidden. There are also a few categories I wish I could change or delete because it doesn't reflect my business and never will. Overall, these are VERY minor complaints.

Tradogram Inc. Response

7 years ago

Thank you Timothy! Tradogram is highly customizable and configurable. You can get rid of all the features that you won't be using from under your user permissions. Anything you deny access to will be completely removed from the account. We hope this helps :)

Bobby
Owner in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Outsourcing/Offshoring, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Tradogram is an RFQ DREAM!

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: The main issues that Tradogram has solved for us, as a business, is to now be able to effectively send and track RFQ's and Purchase Orders with our suppliers (around the world) at a price that doesn't "brake the bank".

Pros:

From the very beginning, signing up suppliers, creating RFQ's, loading files and information in the system to tracking supplier feedback, bid submissions, supplier score cards, PO progress, etc., Tradogram is just intuitive and robust.

Cons:

When we first started using the software, it wouldn't allow for certain CAD files to be uploaded in our RFQ's. The Tradogram team jumped on this and fixed the issue in 24 hours.

Tradogram Inc. Response

6 years ago

Thank you so much for the review Bobby! We're thrilled to hear how Tradogram has helped you run your business!