Lokad vs Pricefx Quoting

Lokad is a supply chain decision platform that uses predictive analytics and optimization to guide purchasing, allocation, pricing and prioritization. Its probabilistic forecasts represent possible future scenarios, and it links recommendations to financial impact and business objectives. Lokad automates routine calculations such as reorder quantities, multi-echelon allocations, lead-time adjustments and repair schedules. Users can build decision-generating applications in Envision, Lokad’s supply-chain-focused programming language. The recommended data exchange is file transfer by FTPS or SFTP, with options to push or pull files; native integrations with third-party apps are being phased out. Lokad serves industries including retail, aerospace, automotive, fashion, oil and gas, and manufacturing. The platform runs on the web, and a managed subscription typically includes end-to-end support from one or more Supply Chain Scientists. Pricing is on request. A free trial can be requested by email, and the reduced Envision Playground is available without registration. Lokad was founded in Paris in 2008.

Pricefx Quoting is a cloud CPQ capability for sales, pricing, and finance teams creating custom quotes. It calculates deal pricing with discounts, rebates, freight charges, and other factors, then shows list price, discounts, costs, resulting margin, and floor, target, and stretch guidance before a quote is sent. Rules can route configured quotes for approval according to discount levels, deal size, or margin thresholds. After a deal closes, quote data can flow into ERP systems as price conditions for sales-order creation. Pricefx says the capability can run standalone and handle large deal volumes, configurable quote types, multi-step approvals, and complex scenarios across business units, regions, and channels. Documented integrations include SAP, Salesforce, SAP Cloud for Customer, Snowflake, OData, and REST APIs. Salesforce access is available through Unity, with other listed CRM options including Microsoft Dynamics and SugarCRM. It runs through web and API access, with cloud deployment. Pricing is on request; subscription fees are volume-based and professional services are separate.