RFQ software for small businesses

Request, collect & compare quotations easily.

Send one structured request to every supplier. They quote from a private link, with no account required. AuraVMS lines up price, MOQ, lead time and terms automatically, so you can award with confidence.

Free trial No credit card 15-minute setup

Product walkthrough One RFQ, from request to award
No supplier loginEach supplier receives a private instant-access quotation link.
Automatic L1–L3 rankingSee the lowest prices without rebuilding a spreadsheet.
Terms beside priceCompare MOQ, lead time, remarks and delivery, not price alone.
One award recordMove from quotation request to purchase order in the same workflow.
Trusted across Manufacturing Construction Pharmaceuticals Logistics Distribution

The real bottleneck

Quotations were never meant to live in your inbox.

Email can deliver a quote. It cannot make five different quotes comparable.

01
Every supplier replies differently

PDFs, spreadsheets, messages and missing fields leave you translating instead of evaluating.

02
The comparison starts after the quotes arrive

Price, MOQ, lead time and terms still have to be copied into a separate sheet.

03
The decision loses its trail

Requirements, revisions, reminders and award reasoning scatter across conversations.

One workflow, end to end

From requirement to award without the quotation chase.

AuraVMS focuses on the four moments that move a sourcing decision forward. No heavyweight transformation project required.

01

Define the requirement

Add items, quantities, specifications, delivery dates and documents once. Import from Excel when that is faster.

02

Invite your suppliers

Select the suppliers you already work with and send each of them a unique link by email or WhatsApp.

03

Collect private quotes

Suppliers enter price, MOQ, lead time and remarks on mobile or desktop. They never see competing bids.

04

Compare and award

Responses arrive in one standardized view with automatic price ranking. Select the winner and place the order.

Your team adopts a system. Your suppliers only click a link. That distinction removes the external-user rollout that makes traditional supplier portals difficult to adopt.

Operational depth

More than quote comparison.

Track suppliers, documents, team actions, exports and orders in one place.

25 daysof manual work saved per year
2 daysof procurement time reclaimed monthly
15 minto start the first sourcing workflow
UnlimitedRFQs on published paid plans
01

Supplier history

Use past responses, prices, delivery and quality when choosing a supplier.

  • Response and success rates
  • Delivery and quality history
  • Simple supplier comparison
Learn more →
02

Documents and fair bids

Share the same files with every supplier. Keep each bid private.

  • PDF, spreadsheet and image attachments
  • Unique instant-access supplier links
  • Anonymous, independent bidding
Learn more →
03

Team access and audit log

Let buyers work together. Keep a clear record of every action.

  • Role-based team permissions
  • User, timestamp and IP activity records
  • Shared RFQ and supplier history
Learn more →
04

Reminders and exports

Follow up with suppliers and move complete data into your other tools.

  • Email and WhatsApp invitations
  • Unlimited supplier reminders
  • Complete 22-field Excel exports
Learn more →
05

Negotiation and orders

Keep the original quote, record the final deal and place the order.

  • Original and negotiated terms
  • One-click order placement
  • Purchase-order automation options
Learn more →
06

API and automation

Connect AuraVMS to your ERP, inventory tools, dashboards or AI agents.

  • REST API and managed API keys
  • Programmatic RFQ and supplier management
  • Inventory-triggered and agent-driven workflows
Learn more →

Integrations

Connect the tools you already use.

Move procurement data through the AuraVMS API.

Clear API docs for your implementation team
ImageAWSImageAzureImageGoogle CloudImageMongoDB ImageSalesforceImageSlackImageLinkedInImageZapier ImageJiraImageTrelloImageAsanaImageDocuSign ImageZendeskImageIntercomImageGitHubImageShopify ImageStripeImagePayPalImageWordPressImageCalendly

Plans and pricing

Simple plans for every team.

Annual billing shown · 55% savings

Choose by team size, reporting needs and custom workflows.

For one buyer

Small Team

For a single user responsible for supplier quotations.

$4.99per user/month, billed annually
  • Single-user access
  • Unlimited RFQs and anonymous bidding
  • Email invitations to suppliers
  • Supplier performance comparison
  • Side-by-side quote comparison
  • One-click order placement
Start free trial
For complex operations

Enterprise

Custom capabilities for larger teams and specialized procurement workflows.

Customscoped to workflow and implementation
  • AI assistant and savings insights
  • Price forecasting
  • Custom features and integrations
  • Complex bidding and auctions
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Inventory-linked RFQ automation
Talk to the team
For controlled infrastructure

On Premise

Run AuraVMS on your organization's own servers and systems with custom workflows.

$2,999starting setup price
  • Independent infrastructure deployment
  • Organization-specific workflows
  • Personalized features and integrations
  • Direct implementation planning
Discuss deployment

Larger procurement suites can cost $5,000 to $30,000 a year. AuraVMS published annual plans stay below $100 per user.

Trust and security

Secure by default. Deployable your way.

AuraVMS is designed to isolate supplier and sourcing data, preserve an activity history and support teams with stronger infrastructure requirements.

GDPRPCI DSSSSL SecureBackups Money-back guaranteeSourceForgeSlashdot
Data isolation

Supplier and sourcing information is separated from unauthorized access and unintended use.

Role-based access

Invite team members, assign roles and manage who can work inside a shared procurement account.

Complete audit trail

Uploads, downloads, deletions, submissions and order actions retain user and timestamp context.

Deployment choice

Use the hosted application or discuss an on-premise setup for stricter infrastructure requirements.

See the full offer

Compare the whole offer, not just the unit price.

The lowest price is only useful when quantity, lead time and supplier remarks are visible beside it.

  • Prices ranked L1, L2 and L3 automatically
  • MOQ, delivery time and remarks in the same row
  • Private bidding: suppliers see only their own response
  • PDF and Excel exports for review and audit

Easy for suppliers

Your suppliers do not need another account.

Each supplier gets a unique, private quotation link. They open it, enter their offer and submit. No registration, password, app download or training.

Mobile-friendly Anonymous bidding

What customers say

Less formatting. More procurement.

See how lean procurement teams use AuraVMS to collect more quotes, compare them faster and keep every decision traceable.

Direct customer feedback

“I was able to deal with only 20–25 suppliers for one RFQ. Now I frequently invite 100+ suppliers.”

Lori ReynoldsProcurement Manager · Trucking company

“We reduced our procurement cycle time by almost 90% with a simple, highly effective product suite.”

Liam MackenzieSupply Chain Director · Shipping supplies

“The only solution I found that is both affordable and very easy to use.”

Mikhail PetrovBusiness Owner · Metalworks company

“AuraVMS automated quotation collection so we can focus on improving procurement instead of manual work.”

Mrunali VasvaniDirector and Procurement Head · Pharmaceutical company
Standardized comparison

A shared Excel process became one quote view, reducing the reported RFQ cycle from two weeks to two days.

Gunnar SjobergProcurement Manager · Metal fabrication · Ohio
Right-sized economics

A 40-person manufacturer compared a $70,000 annual suite quote with AuraVMS at about $15 a month.

Devansh KothariOperations Director · Electronics · Texas
Fair bidding

Anonymous supplier competition reportedly reduced pricing across a frequently purchased group of SKUs.

Shubhangi DeshpandeHead of Procurement · Pharmaceuticals · Mumbai
No supplier accounts

Suppliers complete their quotation from a private link instead of resisting another vendor portal registration.

Tomas HrbekPurchasing Manager · Construction supplies · Florida
Multi-project visibility

Project leads run their own RFQs while leadership sees sourcing activity together in one dashboard.

Bridget O'SullivanProject Director · General contractor · Colorado
WhatsApp response

WhatsApp invitations help suppliers who work outside email respond in hours instead of days.

Sebastian UribeSupply Chain Manager · Distribution · Mexico

Built for lean teams

Control without complexity.

AuraVMS sits between email and spreadsheets on one side and a large procurement suite on the other.

Repeat quotation cycles

You request multiple supplier quotes weekly or monthly and rebuild the same comparison every time.

Lean procurement teams

You need a consistent process your existing team can run without a dedicated implementation project.

Decisions beyond price

You evaluate MOQ, delivery, terms and supplier context, not merely the lowest number in a spreadsheet.

Before you begin

Straight answers.

Clear answers to the questions buyers ask before starting.

Getting started

What is AuraVMS?
AuraVMS is a quotation-management platform for creating RFQs, inviting suppliers by email or WhatsApp, collecting structured bids, comparing offers and placing an order against the selected quote.
How is AuraVMS different from larger procurement suites?
AuraVMS deliberately focuses on the recurring RFQ workflow. It avoids long implementation projects and excessive configuration while retaining the comparison, supplier, reporting and control features lean teams need.
How long does setup take?
A team can start in around 15 minutes. Add or import suppliers, create an RFQ and send it to at least two suppliers to experience the comparison workflow.
Can we try it before committing?
Yes. AuraVMS includes a free trial and does not require a credit card to begin.
What are the system requirements?
An internet connection, a computer or mobile device and a modern web browser are all that is required.
Is there a mobile application?
AuraVMS is a responsive web application that can be used from a mobile browser. A separate native mobile app is not currently required.
What is the refund policy?
Customers can request a full refund within the first 7 days of a subscription. Contact support with the account details so the request can be reviewed and processed.

RFQs and supplier responses

What products or services can we request quotations for?
Any purchase that can be described by an item or service, quantity, specifications and commercial terms can be requested through AuraVMS.
Do suppliers need an AuraVMS account?
No. Every supplier receives a unique private link and can submit a quotation without creating an account, remembering a password or downloading an app.
Can suppliers see each other's quotations?
No. Suppliers can view and update only their own response. Competing prices, quantities and commercial information stay private.
Is there a limit to the suppliers invited to an RFQ?
No fixed supplier limit is imposed per request. Supplier tags can help invite the relevant group without contacting unrelated vendors.
What can suppliers include in a quotation?
Suppliers can enter price, available quantity, MOQ, lead time and remarks, and can attach supporting documents when required.
Can suppliers specify minimum order quantity?
Yes. MOQ is captured alongside price and lead time and remains visible in the comparison view.
Can we attach documents to RFQ items?
Yes. Specifications, drawings, spreadsheets, PDFs and images can be attached directly to the relevant item for suppliers to download.
What happens when a supplier does not respond?
Teams on supported plans can send reminders to non-responding suppliers as often as needed.
Can an RFQ be saved as a draft?
Yes. Drafts can be saved, edited, converted into live requests or deleted. Suppliers are notified only after the request is broadcast.

Comparison, orders and reporting

Can we compare more than price?
Yes. AuraVMS shows price ranking alongside quantity, MOQ, lead time, terms and supplier remarks for a defensible award decision.
How does L1, L2 and L3 ranking work?
Submitted quotations are ranked by unit price. L1 is the lowest price, L2 the second lowest and the ranking updates as responses arrive.
Can we negotiate before placing an order?
Yes. The selected quantity and final price can be adjusted while preserving the original quoted values for comparison and savings visibility.
Does AuraVMS create purchase orders?
Orders can be placed against selected quotations. Enterprise workflows can use a custom PO format or connect an internal PO-generating system.
Can we track RFQ status?
Yes. Requests remain visible as draft, open or closed, with aging, item status and quote coverage available from the dashboard.
What data can be exported?
The complete sourcing history can be delivered as a formatted Excel export with 22 fields covering RFQs, terms, suppliers, quotations and orders.
What reporting is available?
Dashboards and exports cover RFQs, products, supplier responses, pricing trends and order activity. Enterprise reporting can include additional KPIs.
How can supplier performance be evaluated?
Supplier dashboards show response and success rates. Delivery adherence, quality adherence and other KPIs can be tracked in deeper enterprise workflows.

Teams, integration and security

Can we add team members?
Yes. Invite users by email or shareable link, assign roles and work from the same supplier directory and RFQ history.
Does AuraVMS keep an audit trail?
Yes. File activity, quotation submissions, deletions and order actions can retain the responsible user, timestamp and IP context.
Can approval workflows be configured?
Multi-level approval rules based on products, quantities, suppliers or other business logic are available as an enterprise customization.
How can procurement policies be enforced?
Custom mandatory fields can require supplier documents, quality reports or other evidence, with the submitted record retained against the sourcing event.
Does AuraVMS have an API?
Yes. The REST API supports RFQs, suppliers, quote ranking, orders and analytics through API keys managed in the application.
Do we have to replace our ERP or accounting system?
No. AuraVMS can run as a focused layer beside existing systems. Use Excel export or the API for deeper integration.
Can AuraVMS connect to existing tools?
Yes. The API can connect ERP, inventory, CRM and custom systems to automate RFQ creation, supplier synchronization and reporting.
Can AI agents use AuraVMS?
Yes. Authorized agents can use an API key to create RFQs, check quotations, manage suppliers and perform other supported procurement actions.
How is sourcing data protected?
AuraVMS isolates sourcing and supplier data, uses secure connections, maintains regular backups and limits access to authorized users.
Is customer support available?
Support availability depends on the selected plan, with 24/7 live support included in the published Medium Team and enterprise offerings.
Can we request a demo?
Yes. Teams evaluating enterprise capabilities, custom workflows or on-premise deployment can contact AuraVMS for a personalized walkthrough.

Contact AuraVMS

Tell us what your workflow needs.

Share your team size, purchase volume, approvals, integrations or security needs.

Contact the AuraVMS team Personalized enterprise walkthroughs available

Make the next quotation cycle the last one you rebuild by hand.

Create one real RFQ, send it to at least two suppliers and see the comparison form itself.

Start your free trial

No credit card required