ARCUS eRFX vs Loopio

ARCUS eRFX is a web-based system for managing tenders, supplier bids, and supplier evaluation. It brings tender activities, documents, and communications into a shared space for relevant stakeholders. Teams can communicate with suppliers, track progress, and keep an audit trail of interactions. The software can analyse bids, identify the lowest bid for each item, and generate reports. Tailored questionnaires support intelligent branching, and scoring helps compare suppliers. Tenders can gather environmental, social, and governance information for sourcing decisions. The product connects with ERP systems, external data sources, and other ARCUS solutions. Named integrations include Dun & Bradstreet and Red Tractor; a live Science Based Targets initiative integration for eRFX and Supplier Information Management can collect organization and emissions-target information. ARCUS Connect is a native API for sharing information across systems and collecting information from official sources. The maker also describes bespoke APIs for customer ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics. Pricing is available on request.

Loopio is a paid web and API platform for teams answering RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, DDQs, security questionnaires, and other customer questions. Teams import and organize questions, then use Loopio to fill answers into documents or web portals. Its Response Intelligence is purpose-built AI trained with more than a decade of response data and best practices. The platform connects with organizational sources such as SharePoint, Google Drive, and websites. Listed integrations include Copilot, Confluence, Glean, OneDrive, Box, Microsoft Azure, Google SSO, and an API for custom integrations. CRM integrations, custom branding, and analytics and reporting are included. Loopio supports SAML 2.0 and Google authentication, including Okta, OneLogin, Microsoft Azure, and ADFS connections. It states that it undergoes annual SOC 2 Type II audits, encrypts data with TLS v1.2 and AES256, hosts data on AWS, and meets GDPR and CCPA standards. Foundations includes 10 seats; higher plans add review, language, confidentiality, business-unit, sandbox, theme, seat, and support options.