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# LightSource

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> AI native operating system for direct materials sourcing purpose-built to connect engineering, procurement, and suppliers.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses LightSource?

Chief Procurement Officers and VPs of Procurement at Global 2000 and mid-to-large manufacturers (5,000–50,000+ employees), senior category and global sourcing leads, procurement centers of excellence

## About the vendor

- **Company**: LightSource

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 398,000.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Target Audience**: 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Collaboration Tools
- Rfx Management
- Spend Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Qualification

## Integrations (4 total)

- Data Warehouse
- ERP
- Purchase Order System
- Supplier Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Sourcing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30932/sourcing/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/66908/workday-hcm) — 4.5/5 (1769 reviews)
2. [ProcurementExpress.com](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/136321/procurementexpress-com) — 4.7/5 (423 reviews)
3. [Precoro](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/148522/precoro) — 4.8/5 (255 reviews)
4. [Responsive, formerly RFPIO](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/148054/Responsive) — 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
5. [Order.co](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161813/order-software) — 4.5/5 (176 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1111176/LightSource)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10055675/LightSource/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-IL | <https://www.capterra.co.il/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1111176/LightSource> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1111176/LightSource> |

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