VendorXray vs Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper manages contracts after you've chosen a vendor. VendorXray helps you choose the right vendor in the first place — with evidence-backed evaluation that holds up to scrutiny.
Gatekeeper is a vendor and contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform. Its strength is post-selection contract management — onboarding, renewals, compliance, and risk tracking. Vendor evaluation is secondary.
VendorXray is purpose-built for the evaluation phase — before the contract is signed. It scores proposals, detects promise gaps, and produces evidence-linked recommendations. Local-first, one-time license.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Gatekeeper | VendorXray |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ~$1,125+/mo, scales with vendor/contract volume | One-time license from $6,800. No renewal, no per-seat fee. |
| Deployment | Cloud-only (SaaS) | Local hardware, air-gap compatible |
| Data residency | Vendor risk profiles and contracts stored externally | All data stays on your hardware |
| Time to first evaluation | SaaS onboarding, contract import required | Same day — pre-configured laptop included |
| Per-seat fees | Volume-based — costs scale with vendor count | No per-seat fees, ever |
| Vendor evaluation depth | Secondary to CLM — not purpose-built for RFP scoring | Core purpose — proposal scoring, gap detection, evidence-linked output |
| AI model | Cloud-based — data processed externally | Local model — no data leaves your environment |
Why teams choose VendorXray
Pre-contract, not post-contract
Gatekeeper excels at managing vendor relationships after the contract is signed. VendorXray is built for the decision that precedes the contract — evaluating who to sign with and why.
Costs that don't scale with vendor count
Gatekeeper charges based on how many vendors you track — the more suppliers you manage, the higher the bill. VendorXray is a one-time license regardless of how many vendors you evaluate.
Evidence before commitment
Gatekeeper tracks what vendors deliver after you've committed. VendorXray surfaces what vendors promise before you commit — and flags where those promises don't hold up.
Which tool is right for you?
Organizations that need robust contract lifecycle management, automated renewal tracking, and post-selection vendor risk monitoring.
Procurement teams focused on the pre-contract evaluation phase — selecting the right vendor with scored proposals, gap detection, and evidence-backed output.
See VendorXray in 30 minutes
Bring your next vendor evaluation. We'll show you exactly how VendorXray handles it — on your hardware, with your documents.