Vendr Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Vendr pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Vendr's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Access to SaaS pricing benchmarks
- Ruth AI negotiation assistant
- Basic procurement automation
- Pricing transparency data
- Vendor comparison tools
- Community support
- Free negotiation guidance
- Software discovery tools
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Everything in Free tier
- Advanced intake-to-procure workflows
- Automated approval routing
- Contract repository
- Renewal management
- Advanced reporting and analytics
- Priority support
- 30-day trial included
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| users | Unlimited | Unlimited/Higher |
| transactions | Basic access to pricing data | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Everything in Free tier or Advanced intake-to-procure workflows
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Vendr branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Premium Procurement Plan Comparison
| Free for Everyone $0 | Premium Procurement $300/per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 8 included | 8+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Vendr branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Teams looking for pricing benchmarks and basic negotiation support at no cost | Teams wanting to maximize intake-to-procure functionality with advanced automation and contract management |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Vendr free?
Yes, Vendr offers a forever free plan with 8 core features included. However, there are limits on users, transactions that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Vendr's free plan?
Vendr's free plan includes: Access to SaaS pricing benchmarks, Ruth AI negotiation assistant, Basic procurement automation, Pricing transparency data, Vendor comparison tools, and 3 more features. Key limits include users: Unlimited, transactions: Basic access to pricing data.
03 What's NOT included in Vendr's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Everything in Free tier, Advanced intake-to-procure workflows, Automated approval routing, Contract repository, Renewal management. You'll also have Vendr branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Vendr's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Everything in Free tier or Advanced intake-to-procure workflows, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $300/per month.
05 Is Vendr's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Vendr's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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