Quote comparison for hotels

The cheapest supplier quote is not always the best deal.

Send us two or more supplier offers. We compare real unit prices, delivery, installation, warranty, missing details, payment terms and hidden costs — so your hotel can choose with more confidence.

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Independent review • Confidential handling • No supplier commissions

Comparison report · Ref. TCC-2418

Kitchen equipment — Combi oven replacement

Property: 142-room city hotel · Prepared in 24 hours

Line item
Supplier A
Supplier B
Supplier C
Combi oven 10-grid
€8,420
€8,950
€8,120
Delivery to property
€640
Included
Quoted on request
On-site installation
Excluded
Included
Not specified
Commissioning & training
Included
Warranty
12 mo
24 mo
12 mo
Payment terms
100% adv.
30 / 70
50 / 50
Lead time
3 wks
6 wks
4 wks
Total landed cost
€9,060
€8,950
incomplete
Supplier A — installation excluded; on-site quote required to compare like for like.
Supplier C — three line items not specified; total cannot be confirmed.
Recommendation: Supplier B — higher headline price, lowest total cost, longest warranty.

The problem

Supplier quotes are rarely easy to compare.

Hotels often receive offers in different formats — PDFs, spreadsheets, emails, scanned documents, or photos. One supplier includes delivery, another does not. One offers a lower price but shorter warranty. Another quote looks expensive, but includes installation and better terms.

Different formats

PDFs, Excel files, emails and scanned offers make comparison slow and messy.

Hidden costs

Delivery, installation, minimum orders, payment terms and warranty details are often buried or missing.

Not just the cheapest

The lowest price is rarely the best decision for a hotel operation.

Why this matters

Headline price rarely tells the full story.

A supplier may look cheaper at first glance, but once delivery, installation, warranty, lead time, payment terms and missing specifications are considered, the real cost can change quickly.

Cheapest on paper

May exclude delivery, installation or key specifications.

Best value

May cost more upfront but include better terms and lower risk.

Lowest risk

May be the safest option when timelines, warranties or service levels matter.

How it works

A clear comparison report in 24 hours.

STEP 01

Send your quotes

Upload files or send them by email. PDFs, Excel files, screenshots and email offers are accepted.

STEP 02

We normalize the offers

We compare prices, units, hidden costs, terms, risks and missing information.

STEP 03

Receive a clear report

You get a practical comparison with best price, best value, lowest risk and supplier questions.

What we compare

What we check in every offer

Real unit price
Total project cost
Delivery costs
Installation included or excluded
Warranty terms
Payment terms
Minimum order quantities
Lead time
Missing specifications
Supplier risks
Price inconsistencies
Questions to clarify before approval

Our goal is to help you understand the real commercial value of each offer, not just the headline price.

Categories

Built for hotel purchasing decisions

F&B suppliers

Food, beverage and consumable supplier offers.

Kitchen equipment

Combi ovens, refrigeration, prep stations and more.

Cleaning supplies

Chemicals, consumables and recurring contracts.

Laundry services

In-house equipment or external laundry contracts.

Furniture & fixtures

FF&E for rooms, lobby and public areas.

Maintenance & repairs

Service contracts, spare parts and ad-hoc works.

Renovation offers

Refurbishment, small CapEx and contractor bids.

Guest room equipment

Minibars, in-room amenities and outdoor items.

Sample report

What your report includes

See an example of how supplier offers are normalized, compared, and summarized.

1Executive summary
2Normalized comparison table
3Hidden costs and missing details
4Supplier questions
5Best price / best value / lowest risk
6Final recommendation

Report excerpt

Comparison table

Supplier A
Best price
Price
€12,400
Delivery
Not included
Warranty
12 months
Risk
Missing installation cost
Supplier B
Best value
Price
€13,100
Delivery
Included
Warranty
24 months
Risk
Longer lead time
Supplier C
Lowest risk
Price
€11,900
Delivery
Not specified
Warranty
Not specified
Risk
Missing key details

Recommendation

Supplier B appears to offer the best value if the longer lead time is acceptable.

Benefits

Make supplier decisions with more confidence.

TrueCost Compare gives your team a clearer view before approving supplier spend, especially when offers are difficult to compare manually.

Save time comparing offers

Avoid hidden costs

Ask better supplier questions

Choose best value, not just lowest price

Pricing

Simple pricing for the launch phase

Launch offer

Pilot Report

Freefor selected hotels

For up to 3 supplier offers.

  • Comparison table
  • Hidden costs
  • Missing details
  • Supplier questions
  • Recommendation

Standard Report

€49/ report

For up to 3 supplier offers. For hotels that need a fast one-off comparison.

  • Comparison table
  • Hidden costs
  • Missing details
  • Supplier questions

Extended Report

€99/ report

For up to 6 supplier offers. For more detailed comparisons or larger purchases.

  • Deeper comparison
  • Risk notes
  • Normalized pricing
  • Decision summary
  • Priority turnaround

Custom

Custom

For hotel groups, consultants and recurring comparisons.

  • Volume pricing
  • Standardized templates
  • Dedicated contact
  • Confidential handling

No subscription required. We confirm scope and pricing before any paid work begins.

Confidentiality

Your supplier information stays confidential.

We do not share supplier documents with third parties. We do not receive commissions from suppliers. Our role is to help your team compare the offers you already have.

No supplier commissions

We are independent. We do not receive referral fees or kickbacks from suppliers.

Documents handled confidentially

Supplier offers are reviewed only by our analysts. NDA available on request.

Reviewed by humans, assisted by AI

Each report is finalized by an analyst with hospitality experience.

Request your first comparison

Request your first comparison

Tell us what you are comparing. You can upload files now or send them by email after we reply.

Confidential by default

Supplier offers are reviewed only by our analysts and never shared.

No supplier affiliations

We are independent — no commissions, kickbacks or referral fees.

Pay per report

No subscription, no commitment. Invoiced on delivery.

Reviewed by humans

Each report is finalized by an analyst with hospitality experience.

Prefer email? Write to hello@truecostcompare.com

Comparison request

Step 1 of 1 · ~2 minutes

Submitting the form does not create an order. We confirm scope, timing and pricing before any work begins.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this procurement software?

No. TrueCost Compare is a fast quote comparison service. It helps you compare supplier offers before making a decision, without replacing your current purchasing process.

Do you choose suppliers for us?

No. We help you understand and compare the offers you already have. The final decision always stays with your team.

What file types can we send?

PDF, Excel, Word, images, screenshots or copied email offers.

How fast do we receive the report?

Most reports are prepared within 24 hours, depending on the complexity and number of offers.

Can you compare offers in different currencies or units?

Yes. We can normalize pricing into comparable units when the required information is available.

Is the cheapest offer always recommended?

No. We highlight best price, best value and lowest risk separately.

Is our supplier information confidential?

Yes. Supplier offers are treated as confidential and are used only to prepare the requested comparison.

Next step

Compare the next supplier offer before you sign it.

Send us the quotes you are weighing. You will receive a structured comparison your purchasing committee can review in minutes.

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