Tradogram
by Tradogram · Procurement & Sourcing
Cloud procurement and spend management software built for small and mid-sized businesses.
- Works with
- QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Xero, Sage Intacct, Sage 50, Sage 300, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Custom / other systems
- Deployment
- Cloud, On-premise
- Company size
- SMB, Mid-market
- Pricing
- Subscription, per-plan with user tiers; free single-user tier available
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Tradogram is a cloud-based procurement and spend management platform aimed primarily at small and mid-sized organizations that want to move purchasing off spreadsheets and email without deploying a heavy enterprise suite. It covers the full procure-to-pay cycle in a single application: purchase requisitions and approvals, purchase order creation and tracking, RFQ/RFP sourcing, receiving, supplier management, contract and project tracking, budgeting, basic inventory, and accounts-payable invoice matching.
The product is structured around configurable approval workflows, a central item catalog, and a supplier database, with role-based permissions and multi-level branch/location structures so distributed teams can route requests through the right approvers. Spend data is captured as transactions flow through the system, feeding budget tracking and a custom report builder. Tradogram connects to common accounting and ERP systems so that approved purchases, invoices, and supplier records can sync to the company's books rather than being re-keyed.
Tradogram positions itself as a lower-cost, fast-to-deploy alternative to enterprise procurement suites, with a free single-user tier, transparent published pricing for its Pro and Premium plans, and a custom Enterprise tier that adds private-cloud/on-premise hosting and custom integrations. Reviewers commonly cite ease of setup and day-one usability as strengths, while noting the inventory module and occasional interface performance as areas that lag the core purchasing features.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel. Screenshots sourced from Tradogram.
Features & capabilities
Purchasing & Requisitions
Core request-to-order workflow.
- Purchase requisitions with custom fields
- Multi-level, configurable approval workflows
- Purchase order creation and tracking
- Central item catalog and master data
- Role-based user permissions
- Multi-level branches and locations
- Internal messaging and collaboration on transactions
Sourcing & Suppliers
Vendor sourcing and relationship management.
- RFQ/RFP sourcing events
- Open or sealed bidding with due dates and terms
- Custom forms and document attachments on supplier requests
- Supplier database and vendor management
- Supplier performance scoring on delivery, invoice accuracy, and pricing
- PunchOut catalogs to 20+ suppliers (Amazon, Staples, Grainger, Office Depot, CDW, Uline, and others)
Receiving & Accounts Payable
Order fulfillment and invoice reconciliation.
- Delivery and receiving tracking
- AP invoice management
- 3-way matching of PO, delivery, and invoice
- Invoice reconciliation against purchase orders and delivery notes
- Auto-sync of reconciled invoices to connected accounting/ERP systems
Budgets, Contracts & Inventory
- Real-time budget tracking
- Contract repository and management
- Project management and project-level spend tracking
- Inventory management and stock control
- Expense management and reimbursement
Reporting & Administration
- Custom report builder for spend analytics
- 100% spend visibility dashboards
- Power BI integration for advanced analytics
- White-labeling of the procurement workspace
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- RESTful API for custom integrations
Common use cases
- Replace spreadsheet- and email-based purchasing with structured requisition-to-PO workflows
- Enforce multi-level purchase approvals across branches and locations
- Run RFQ/RFP sourcing events and collect competitive supplier bids
- Perform 3-way matching before paying supplier invoices
- Track spend against budgets in real time
- Sync approved purchases and invoices into QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other accounting systems
- Centralize supplier records and monitor supplier performance
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Full procure-to-pay coverage (requisitions, PO, sourcing, receiving, AP, contracts, inventory) in a single SMB-priced platform
- Transparent published pricing with a no-cost single-user tier and free trial
- Native connectors to a broad set of accounting/ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Sage Intacct, Dynamics 365) plus a REST API
- Fast self-serve setup, with reviewers reporting go-live within a day
- PunchOut to 20+ mainstream suppliers for catalog purchasing
Considerations
- Inventory module is less developed than the core purchasing features, per user reviews
- Some users report occasional bugs and interface slowdowns
- Geared to SMB/mid-market; very large enterprises may need the custom Enterprise tier for advanced needs
- Several integrations may carry additional fees beyond the base subscription
ERP integrations
RESTful API to push or pull data for custom integrations
Pricing
Free Basic: 1 user, 5 transactions/month, limited items and suppliers, no time limit. Pro: $225/month billed annually (from 1 user). Premium: $425/month billed annually (from 10 users), adds priority support, multiple companies/locations, and white-label options. Enterprise: custom quote (from 20 users), adds assigned account manager, unlimited users, custom integrations/features, multi-region hosting, and private cloud/on-premise. Some integrations carry additional fees. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- Cloud (SaaS); private cloud and on-premise options available on the Enterprise tier
- Compliance
- PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC (AICPA)
- Mobile app
- Yes
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Notable customers
- Ecolab, Warba Bank, PNG Air
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Tradogram — frequently asked questions
Does Tradogram integrate with QuickBooks and NetSuite?
Yes. Tradogram offers native connectors for QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and NetSuite, along with Xero, Sage Intacct, Sage 50/300, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. A RESTful API is also available for custom integrations. Some integrations may carry additional fees.
Is there a free version of Tradogram?
Yes. The Free Basic tier supports one user with up to 5 transactions per month and limited items and suppliers, with no time limit. A free trial of the paid plans is also available.
What does Tradogram cost?
Published pricing is $225/month for the Pro plan and $425/month for the Premium plan, both billed annually, with the Premium tier starting at 10 users. Enterprise pricing is a custom quote starting at 20 users.
Who is Tradogram best suited for?
Tradogram is built primarily for small and mid-sized businesses that want full procure-to-pay functionality without an enterprise-grade implementation. Reviewers frequently cite ease of setup and day-one usability.
Can Tradogram be deployed on-premise?
Tradogram is primarily a cloud SaaS product, but multi-region hosting and private-cloud or on-premise deployment options are available on the Enterprise tier.
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