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.
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
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.
May exclude delivery, installation or key specifications.
May cost more upfront but include better terms and lower risk.
May be the safest option when timelines, warranties or service levels matter.
How it works
A clear comparison report in 24 hours.
Send your quotes
Upload files or send them by email. PDFs, Excel files, screenshots and email offers are accepted.
We normalize the offers
We compare prices, units, hidden costs, terms, risks and missing information.
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
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.
Report excerpt
Comparison table
- Price
- €12,400
- Delivery
- Not included
- Warranty
- 12 months
- Risk
- Missing installation cost
- Price
- €13,100
- Delivery
- Included
- Warranty
- 24 months
- Risk
- Longer lead time
- 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
Pilot Report
For up to 3 supplier offers.
- Comparison table
- Hidden costs
- Missing details
- Supplier questions
- Recommendation
Standard 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
For up to 6 supplier offers. For more detailed comparisons or larger purchases.
- Deeper comparison
- Risk notes
- Normalized pricing
- Decision summary
- Priority turnaround
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
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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.