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Ivalua vs Kingdee

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Ivalua

ERP

Source-to-pay on one codebase and one data model, sold to large enterprises by module

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kingdee logo

Kingdee

ERP

Cloud ERP for enterprises in Asia

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ivalua entry deployments are reported around 150,000 US dollars a year before implementation, which puts it entirely out of reach for mid-market procurement teams.; Kingdee no pricing published on website; quote-based model only
  • They diverge on capability: Ivalua covers Single data model, Kingdee covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ivalua and Kingdee actually diverge.

Attributes where Ivalua and Kingdee differ
AttributeIvaluaKingdee
Starting priceOn request$300/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidCloud, On-premise, Hybrid
FoundedUnknown1993

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ivalua

  • Single data model
  • Supplier risk and onboarding
  • Contract lifecycle management
  • Direct materials procurement
  • Invoice matching and payment
  • Configurable workflow engine

Only in Kingdee

  • Financial management
  • Inventory management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Human resources
  • Chinese regulatory compliance
  • Local payment systems
  • Custom modules

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ivalua

  • A manufacturer that needs direct materials sourcing tied to a bill of materials, not just indirect spendnot Kingdee
  • An enterprise whose last procurement programme failed because supplier master data could not be reconciled across modulesnot Kingdee
  • A regulated organisation needing third-party risk screening enforced before a supplier can receive a purchase ordernot Kingdee
  • Replacing separate sourcing, contract and invoice systems where each holds a different version of the supplier recordnot Kingdee

Kingdee

  • Enterprise resource planningnot Ivalua
  • Financial management and accountingnot Ivalua
  • Supply chain and operations managementnot Ivalua

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ivalua

  • Entry deployments are reported around 150,000 US dollars a year before implementation, which puts it entirely out of reach for mid-market procurement teams.
  • Configurability requires an internal product owner and usually a systems integrator, so the total programme cost is a multiple of the licence and the failure modes are those of an ERP project.
  • Module-based licensing means capability you assumed was included, such as contract lifecycle management or supplier risk, is frequently a separate line item discovered late in the negotiation.
  • Supplier network pricing scales with active supplier count, so an organisation with a long tail of small suppliers pays for records that generate little spend.
  • The user interface prioritises configurability over ease, and casual requisitioners across the business need more guidance than a consumer-style intake tool would require.

Kingdee

  • No pricing published on website; quote-based model only
  • Requires contacting sales or requesting a demo for cost information

Pricing, plan by plan

Ivalua

On request
  • Ivalua Source-to-Pay$undefined/year
    • Module-based licensing rather than per seat
    • User counts tiered by role category
    • Supplier network pricing driven by active supplier count

Kingdee

$300/month
  • Core$300/month
    • Financial management
    • Inventory
    • Basic supply chain
  • Enterprise$800/month
    • Complete ERP
    • Manufacturing
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Ivalua if

  • You need single data model.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want supplier risk and onboarding.
Ivalua review

Choose Kingdee if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want inventory management.
Kingdee review

Questions people ask

Is Ivalua or Kingdee better?
Neither clearly leads. Ivalua starts at On request and Kingdee at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ivalua or Kingdee?
Ivalua starts at On request and Kingdee at $300/month.
Does Ivalua or Kingdee run on more platforms?
Ivalua runs on Web, iOS, Android. Kingdee runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
What is Ivalua best used for?
Ivalua is most often used for a manufacturer that needs direct materials sourcing tied to a bill of materials, not just indirect spend, an enterprise whose last procurement programme failed because supplier master data could not be reconciled across modules, a regulated organisation needing third-party risk screening enforced before a supplier can receive a purchase order, replacing separate sourcing, contract and invoice systems where each holds a different version of the supplier record. Of those, a manufacturer that needs direct materials sourcing tied to a bill of materials, not just indirect spend and an enterprise whose last procurement programme failed because supplier master data could not be reconciled across modules are not what Kingdee is typically brought in for.
What can Ivalua do that Kingdee cannot?
Ivalua covers Single data model, Supplier risk and onboarding, Contract lifecycle management, Direct materials procurement. Kingdee covers Financial management, Inventory management, Supply chain, Manufacturing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ivalua: What does the single codebase actually buy me?

One supplier and contract record used across every module, so there is no synchronisation layer to reconcile and no data drift between sourcing and invoicing.

Kingdee: How much does Kingdee cost?

Kingdee does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized by sales team based on your enterprise requirements. Contact Kingdee at +65 3138 7820 or request a demo.

Source
Ivalua: What does Ivalua cost?

It is not published. Third parties report entry deployments around 150,000 USD a year and full-platform deployments above 400,000, plus implementation.

Kingdee: Does Kingdee offer flexible pricing for different company sizes?

Kingdee pricing is tailored to individual enterprise needs. Request a demo or contact their sales team to discuss pricing options for your organization.

Source
Ivalua: Does it handle direct materials?

Yes, which distinguishes it from suites built primarily for indirect spend.

Ivalua: Is Ivalua still independent?

Yes. It is one of the few large source-to-pay vendors not owned by a bigger enterprise software group.

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