Achilles

Achilles is a supplier risk intelligence and engagement platform for buyers managing supplier and third-party risk, and for suppliers and contractors maintaining accreditation. It suits organisations that want assessments, ongoing monitoring and supplier engagement in one programme. Its shared network is a practical advantage; buyers needing a tailored programme should expect custom pricing.

Overview

Achilles covers supplier risk alongside supplier performance improvement. Its approach combines verified data, structured assessments, continuous monitoring and supplier engagement, so buyers can follow risk over time while suppliers have a channel to address issues and maintain credentials.

The company was established in Norway in 1990, initially helping the offshore oil and gas industry meet health and safety requirements. It is now headquartered in Edinburgh and says it operates in more than 140 countries and supports more than 30 languages.

Key features

Risk coverage includes ESG, financial stability, health and safety, human rights, adverse media, sanctions and carbon emissions. Supplier assessments and continuous monitoring make Achilles a fit for teams that need a view across several risk areas rather than a one-off report. Its stated risk domains also include insurance and DEI.

The shared network lets buyers reuse supplier assessments. Suppliers receive feedback and improvement pathways across customers, which can reduce repeated assessment work while giving suppliers a reason to keep information and accreditation current. Achilles says registered suppliers can become visible to more than 200 buyers in less than 24 hours.

Achilles Enterprise offers tailored data collection and analysis, configurable scoring and alerts, and a private network. These options suit buyers with specific oversight requirements; organisations prioritising assessment reuse across a shared network should weigh the private-network model against that need.

The Achilles app provides mobile access to sustainability scores, alerts and profile information, including questionnaires, certificates and documents. It is available in English and Spanish on iOS and Android. Non-conformance management, improvement actions, detailed audit reports and document scanning were described as upcoming features, so buyers who need those workflows should not count on the app for them yet.

Achilles describes its digital tools as paired with expert support. Its supplier FAQ states that the company holds ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 14064-1 certifications.

Pricing

Achilles uses a paid pricing model, with custom pricing for its buyer platform. Achilles Network is free for suppliers to join. The free membership includes a supplier marketplace listing, one questionnaire and searchability by buying organisations. It is a useful entry point for suppliers seeking buyer visibility, but the one-questionnaire allowance limits how much assessment information they can provide through the free plan.

Platforms

Achilles is available on web, Android and iOS. The mobile app’s English and Spanish language support is narrower than the platform’s stated support for more than 30 languages, a practical consideration for teams expecting multilingual mobile use.

Who it's for

Achilles is best suited to buying organisations managing risk across suppliers and third parties, especially when supplier engagement and shared assessments matter alongside monitoring. It also fits suppliers and contractors who need to maintain accreditation and make their profiles visible to buyers. Buyers seeking a tailored data programme can consider Enterprise; suppliers can start with the free Network membership.

Pros and cons

Pros

Broad risk coverage, including ESG, financial stability, health and safety, human rights, sanctions and carbon emissions, supports oversight across multiple risk areas.

Shared assessment reuse can reduce duplicate requests, while supplier feedback and improvement pathways support ongoing engagement.

Free supplier membership includes one questionnaire and visibility to buying organisations, with potential visibility to more than 200 buyers in less than 24 hours.

Web and mobile access let users reach supplier profiles, documents, sustainability scores and alerts across platforms.

Cons

Buyer pricing is custom, so organisations cannot compare the cost from a published price.

The free supplier plan is limited to one questionnaire, which may constrain suppliers maintaining multiple buyer credentials.

The app supports only English and Spanish, and several audit and improvement workflows were described as upcoming.

Alternatives

For a broader directory, see Supplier Risk Management Software.

apexanalytix Conductor is worth considering for buyers who want a free Business Risk Index with cyber, compliance and resilience breakdowns and critical alerts refreshed every 90 days.

Qeluntra may suit teams looking for an API as well as a web platform, with its free tier limited to one entity and one power user.

Scrioo offers a free AI-powered five-year risk report, delivered within 24 hours, for buyers who need a single report rather than Achilles’ ongoing supplier network.

Supplira may fit teams that prefer published monthly plans, including a €99 a month Starter tier for up to 25 suppliers and five users.

TeRoc offers a free Starter plan for up to five suppliers and one user, which may suit smaller supplier lists.

SpheraCloud is an alternative for organisations considering health and safety management modules, with a minimum of 250 named users per module.

Craft is another paid supplier risk management option.

Everstream Analytics is another paid option, with pricing available by request.

Verdict

Choose Achilles if your organisation needs ongoing supplier risk oversight and values sharing assessments and improvement work across buyer-supplier relationships. The free Network membership also gives suppliers a clear way to maintain a profile and seek buyer visibility. Look elsewhere if you need a published buyer price, broad language support in the mobile app or mobile audit and improvement workflows now.