What is Archways?

Archways leverages advanced artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way businesses discover, evaluate, and rationalize software vendors. By aggregating and analyzing public and private data on over 175,000 software vendors, Archways delivers tailored recommendations that help users avoid sales friction and make unbiased software decisions.

With AI-powered templates, automated market intelligence, and collaborative tools, IT and procurement teams can reduce evaluation time by up to 85%. Archways also assists in auditing existing software stacks to identify redundancies, consolidate tools, and unlock significant cost savings—all through an intuitive and efficient platform designed for modern enterprise needs.

Features

Smart Software Discovery: AI matches user requirements to the best-fit software vendors using extensive datasets.
Automated Vendor Evaluation: Reduces manual research with data-driven, unbiased recommendations.
AI-Driven RFP Templates: Suggests and aligns requirements with intelligent templates, streamlining the RFP process.
Stack Rationalization: Identifies redundant and overlapping tools to optimize and consolidate software usage.
Contract and Renewal Management: Stores, queries, and tracks contract details and renewal dates.
Team Collaboration Tools: Enables multiple stakeholders to collaborate on software selection and evaluation.
Comprehensive Vendor Insights: Analyzes vendor health, capabilities, and user sentiment for informed decision-making.
Pre-Built Integrations: Connects seamlessly with other enterprise systems for enhanced workflow.

Use Cases

Accelerating and automating software vendor evaluation for IT teams.
Streamlining and shortening the RFP process with AI-generated templates.
Auditing and optimizing software stacks to identify overlap and reduce costs.
Improving procurement workflows by providing unbiased vendor recommendations.
Managing software contracts, renewals, and compliance within a single platform.
Supporting procurement teams with market intelligence for stronger negotiations.

FAQs

What kind of companies use Archways?

Archways is suitable for a range of organizations, from small teams and growing businesses to large enterprises, particularly those looking to streamline software evaluation and procurement processes.
Which teams benefit most from using Archways?

IT and procurement teams benefit the most, as Archways helps them evaluate vendors, manage contracts, rationalize their software stack, and gain deeper market insights efficiently.
How is vendor data sourced on Archways?

Archways collects and analyzes both public and private data on software vendors, ensuring comprehensive and unbiased intelligence for users.
Is a free trial available?

Yes, Archways offers a 7-day guided free evaluation to help users uncover the best software fit before committing to a paid plan.