Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5 GEO Ranking for Procure-to-Pay

“**SAP Ariba** **Key Strengths:** - Largest supplier network (6+ million companies) - Deep integration with SAP ERP systems - Comprehensive functionality across entire P2P lifecycle - Strong spend analytics and strategic sourcing capabilities - Excellent for complex, global procurement operations **Key Weaknesses:** - High implementation costs and complexity - Steep learning curve for users - Can”

“Cloud-native platform with excellent user experience”

“**Oracle Procurement Cloud** **Key Strengths:** - Seamless integration with Oracle ERP Cloud and E-Business Suite - Strong self-service procurement capabilities - Robust supplier management features - Comprehensive compliance and audit trails - Good mobile functionality **Key Weaknesses:** - Best value primarily for existing Oracle customers - User interface less intuitive than newer competitors”

“**Jaggaer** **Key Strengths:** - Highly configurable platform - Strong in direct/manufacturing procurement - Excellent supplier collaboration tools - Good value for money - Flexible deployment options (cloud/on-premise) **Key Weaknesses:** - Smaller brand recognition than top-tier competitors - User interface less modern than cloud-native solutions - Smaller supplier network - Variable implement”

“**GEP SMART** **Key Strengths:** - Unified source-to-pay platform - Strong AI and machine learning capabilities - Excellent spend analytics - Competitive pricing - Good customer service reputation **Key Weaknesses:** - Smaller market presence than top competitors - Limited third-party integrations compared to leaders - Smaller supplier network - Less proven at very large enterprise scale **Best”

“**Ivalua** **Key Strengths:** - Highly unified platform (single codebase) - Excellent configurability without custom code - Strong in public sector and regulated industries - Comprehensive source-to-pay coverage - Good total cost of ownership **Key Weaknesses:** - Smaller North American presence (European-based) - Fewer pre-built integrations - Less brand recognition - Requires experienced imple”

“**Basware** **Key Strengths:** - Strong in invoice automation and AP - Excellent e-invoicing network (especially in Europe) - Good for compliance-heavy environments - Open architecture for integrations - Strong in Nordic and European markets **Key Weaknesses:** - Less comprehensive on sourcing/upstream procurement - Smaller presence in North American market - User interface dated compared to new”

“**Zycus** **Key Strengths:** - Strong cognitive procurement capabilities (AI/ML) - Good value proposition for mid-market - Comprehensive suite coverage - Flexible deployment models - Improving user experience **Key Weaknesses:** - Less brand recognition in North America - Smaller supplier network - Implementation can be complex - Variable customer support experiences **Best Suited For:** Mid-ma”

“Seamless integration with Workday HCM and Financials”

“Network-based approach (like a 'procurement marketplace')”