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Supplier Quote Comparator

Compare supplier quotes without being fooled by pack size, freight, currency or delivery terms.

Supplier quotes normalized to EUR
Quote 1
Supplier A
Quote 2
Supplier B
1Supplier & product
Supplier
Product / SKU
2What the supplier quoted
Quote price
Unit basis
Quantity in quote
3Pack details
Units per carton
Cartons per pallet
4Costs not included in quote
Freight cost
Other costs
Notes
5This quote, normalized
Per unit
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Per carton
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Per pallet
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Comparable cost
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Which quote actually wins?

The same quote rarely wins on every metric — pick the one that matches how you buy and sell.

Add at least two quotes with a price and quantity, and the winner on each metric appears here.

Normalized comparison

All quotes side by side in one base currency. Original figures stay visible next to every converted value.

Compare in
Supplier quotes normalized to EUR
SupplierPer unitPer cartonPer palletTotal quote
Supplier AEUR————
Supplier BEUR————

Decision guidance

Deterministic summary based on available comparable metrics.

  • Freight / extra is a shipment-level add-on here—include it for final decisions.
Next in the deal

Picked a quote? Now find its true landed cost.

The winning quote is only a starting price. Roll in freight, duty, clearance and FX to see the real cost per unit to your door — then check margin and whether cash survives the timing before you commit.

Calculate true landed costStress-test cash survival
Best used for: Multi-supplier RFQs, pack-size normalization, buyer decisions.

Understand quote comparison

The cheapest sticker price is rarely the cheapest delivered cost.

When to use this

When supplier quotes use different units (carton, kg, pallet), different currencies, or different Incoterms — and you need a fair side-by-side.

Inputs explained

What each field expects

  • Quote basis
    Per unit, per carton, per kg, or per pallet.
  • Currency
    Each quote stays in its native currency; the tool converts to your base.
  • Incoterm & freight
    FOB, CIF, DDP all imply different included costs — declare them explicitly.
  • MOQ & pack size
    Used to normalize per-unit economics.

What the output tells you

How to read each number

  • Per-unit price in base currency
    Apples-to-apples comparison after FX conversion.
  • Best price highlight
    Cheapest normalized quote, excluding any that couldn't be converted.
  • Original values shown alongside
    Native currency stays visible so nothing is hidden by conversion.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing FOB against DDP without adding freight and duty.
  • Ignoring MOQ — a low unit price can lock huge cash.
  • Forgetting non-recoverable VAT timing in destination country.
  • Trusting a stale FX rate instead of a daily reference.
  • Reading the green “Best” badge as a final pick — it only marks the cheapest quote on that one metric, not the stronger supplier.
Decision rule

Normalize unit, currency, and Incoterm before comparing. Simple compare ranks delivered price per unit, carton, and pallet; Decision mode goes further and recommends the lowest landed cost per sellable unit, with the risks that could flip it. Quality, lead time, reliability, and the cash locked in MOQ still decide the supplier — the final judgement stays yours.

What this tool does not do

  • Verify Incoterm interpretation or the contract between you and the supplier.
  • Score supplier quality, lead time, certifications, or reliability.
  • Replace a customs broker, accountant, or freight forwarder.
  • Guarantee FX rates — conversion is for comparison only; use your contracted/bank rate to commit.
  • Store quotes between sessions unless you save or share them from a workspace.

About Supplier Quotes

Supplier quotes rarely arrive in the same shape. Different units, pack sizes, currencies, and incoterms mean the headline number is almost never the right comparison.

This tool normalizes them to a single per-unit basis so the cheapest quote is actually cheapest.

When to use it

  • Comparing 3+ supplier RFQs on a single SKU.
  • Translating per-carton, per-kg, and per-pallet quotes to per-unit.
  • Equalizing EXW vs FOB vs CIF vs DDP quotes.
  • Final go/no-go on a sourcing decision.

Calculation logic

The calculator uses these practical rules:

  • Per-unit cost = total delivered cost ÷ total units.
  • Always compare ex-VAT for B2B sourcing.

Worked examples

Example
Two suppliers, different packs
  • A: $24/carton EXW, 12 units, $2 freight/carton
  • B: $20/carton DDP, 8 units

A → ($24 + $2) ÷ 12 = $2.17 per unit. B → $20 ÷ 8 = $2.50 per unit.

Supplier A wins despite the higher headline carton price.

Equalize what's included

EXW excludes everything after the supplier's dock. DDP includes duty and delivery. Add the missing pieces to the thinner quotes so all options end at the same point.

Currency comparison rules

Convert at the rate you'll actually pay — forward or hedged. Don't compare at the spot rate of the day each quote was received.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the tool convert currencies?

Yes. Quotes are converted to your chosen base currency using ECB reference rates (frankfurter.dev), with the rate date shown above the comparison and the original currency value always visible alongside. If a rate is unavailable, that quote stays in its original currency and is excluded from best-price picks — the tool never invents numbers.

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Disclaimer. These tools provide estimates for general informational purposes only. They are not financial, tax, customs, legal, or professional advice. Always verify calculations with your accountant, customs broker, freight forwarder, or relevant professional before making business decisions.