SpendMap

spendmap.com
Expense Management
Weekend Project

Simplify and Control Your Company's Purchasing Process

How to Replace SpendMap

Overview

SpendMap is an affordable, easy-to-use cloud and on-premise purchasing software solution that automates corporate purchasing processes and controls spending. It helps companies eliminate paperwork, gain better control over spending, and cut costs by streamlining purchasing, payables, and materials management processes through automation of purchase orders, requisitions, approvals, supplier invoice management, and inventory control.

Features

26 features across 14 categories

AI(1)

AI CapabilitiesAIPremium

New AI-powered features included in the 2026 release

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(2)

Automatic Updates

Automatic software updates and releases

Sandbox AccountPremium

Separate testing environment for configuration and testing before production deployment

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Asset Management(1)

Asset ManagementPremium

Tracks and manages company assets throughout their lifecycle

Automation(2)

Purchase Order Automation

Automates the creation, management, and tracking of purchase orders

Supplier Invoice ApprovalPremium

Automates and controls the approval process for supplier invoices

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(1)

Supplier PortalPremium

Portal allowing suppliers to receive and respond to RFQs

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Control & Compliance(1)

Budget Compliance

Enforces budget compliance and prevents unauthorized spending

Also in: ClockIt

Customization(2)

Custom PO Form DesignsPremium

Ability to customize purchase order form layouts and designs

Custom ProgrammingPremium

Custom development services for tailored reports, integrations, and unique business processes

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Integration(2)

PunchOut IntegrationPremium

Integration with supplier catalogs including Amazon, Staples, Dell, and others for direct ordering

System Integration

Integration capabilities with other business systems

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Inventory Management(3)

Consumable Inventory ControlPremium

Specialized management for consumable inventory tracking and control

Inventory ControlPremium

Manages and tracks inventory levels across the organization

Receiving Management

Tracks and manages the receiving of goods and materials

Mobile(1)

Mobile Web AppPremium

Mobile-accessible web application for purchasing on-the-go

Procurement(2)

Preferred Supplier Management

Enables enforcement of preferred supplier usage and negotiation leverage

RFQ ManagementPremium

Request for Quote functionality to solicit and compare supplier quotes

Reporting & Analytics(3)

Executive DashboardsPremium

Actionable insights dashboards for executive-level visibility and decision-making

Reporting

Comprehensive reporting capabilities with improved reporting in 2026 release

Spend Visibility

Provides visibility into company spending patterns and departmental spending

Support(4)

Email & Web Support

Email and web-based customer support

Phone SupportPremium

Phone-based customer support for faster resolutions

Self-Serve Resources

Comprehensive self-serve training resources including videos, walkthrough tutorials, and setup wizard

Training & OnboardingPremium

Professional onboarding and training services with real people

Workflow(1)

Requisitions & ApprovalsPremium

Streamlines the requisition process and enforces approval workflows

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Purchase Orders
  • Receiving
  • 5 PO form designs
  • Automatic updates/releases
  • Free email/web-based support
  • Training videos
  • Walkthrough tutorials
  • Easy Setup Wizard

Pro

$15/mo per module/user (Minimum $150/month)
  • Requisitions & Approvals
  • Purchase Orders
  • Receiving
  • Supplier Invoice Approval
  • RFQs
  • Custom PO forms
  • Scheduled updates/releases
  • Phone support
  • Quick onboarding and training

Enterprise

$15/mo per module/user (Minimum $300/month)
  • Requisitions & Approvals
  • Purchase Orders
  • Receiving
  • Supplier Invoice Approval
  • RFQs with Supplier Portal
  • Consumable Inventory Control
  • Asset Management
  • PunchOut (Amazon, Staples, Dell, etc.)
  • Mobile Web App
  • Executive Dashboards
  • Sandbox account for testing
  • Custom programming available

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying SpendMap

Monthly$15/mo
Yearly$180/yr
5-Year Total$900

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$180
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$900
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 26 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SpendMap alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 26 features.

Buy SpendMap

Better Value
Monthly cost$150/mo
3-year total$5,400
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying SpendMap saves ~$13,080 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 26 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

Amazon PunchOutDell PunchOutQuickBooks DesktopQuickBooks OnlineStaples PunchOut