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SaaS Vendor Shortlist Builder
Weight criteria and score vendors to build a defensible shortlist.
SaaS Vendor Shortlist Builder
Weight what matters, score each vendor 0–10, and get a ranked shortlist with a value-per-dollar view.
Evaluation criteria
| Criterion | Weight (1–5) | |
|---|---|---|
Vendor scores (0–10)
| Vendor | Features fit | Ease of use | Integrations | Support quality | Security & compliance | Price/mo | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77% | ||||||||
| 72% | ||||||||
| 80% |
Ranked shortlist
#1
Vendor C
80%
$79/mo
Value 1.01
#2
Vendor A
77%
$49/mo
Value 1.57
#3
Vendor B
72%
$39/mo
Value 1.84
Highest score
Vendor C · 80%
Best value
Vendor B
Score ÷ price
Vendors compared
3
About this tool
Define the criteria that matter (features, ease of use, integrations, support, security), weight each 1–5, then score vendors 0–10 across every criterion. Get a weighted ranking, a value-per-dollar index and a shareable shortlist your team can align around.
What it does
- •Custom weighted criteria
- •0–10 vendor scoring
- •Value-per-dollar ranking
- •Shareable shortlist
Use cases
- ★Buyer procurement decisions
- ★IT vendor selection
- ★Consulting RFP evaluations
FAQ
How many vendors should I compare?
3–5 is the sweet spot. Fewer and you may miss the best option; more and analysis paralysis sets in.
How is the value index calculated?
Weighted score % divided by monthly price. Higher = more score per dollar. Use it as a tiebreaker, not the sole criterion.