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Tradogram

by Tradogram · Procurement & Sourcing

Cloud procurement and spend management software built for small and mid-sized businesses.

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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

QuickBooks Online
Prebuilt connectorBi-directional
QuickBooks Desktop
Prebuilt connectorBi-directional
Prebuilt connectorBi-directional
Xero
Prebuilt connectorBi-directional
Prebuilt connectorBi-directional
Prebuilt connector
Prebuilt connector
Prebuilt connectorBi-directional
Custom / other systems
REST APIBi-directional

RESTful API to push or pull data for custom integrations

Pricing

Model
Subscription, per-plan with user tiers; free single-user tier available
Starting price
$225/month (Pro, billed annually) after a free single-user Basic tier
Free trial
Yes

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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