Define the required outcome
Score each candidate against the same business result, not a different feature wish list.
WEIGHTED VENDOR FIT
Vendor Evaluation Scorecard
Score one SaaS provider or development partner with a fixed, transparent weighting across outcome fit, delivery, support, risk, and cost.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
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Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
Apply fixed weights
Capability contributes 30%, delivery 20%, support and risk 15% each, and cost and confidence 10% each.
Discount weak evidence
Low evidence confidence reduces the final score so assumptions do not look equivalent to verified answers.
Continue learning: How to evaluate vendor lock-in · Choosing a SaaS MVP development partner
Frequently asked questions
Should price receive more weight?
Only if total cost is genuinely the dominant constraint. Keep the same documented weights for every candidate.
What belongs in total cost?
Include implementation, migration, training, integration, support, change, and exit costs where relevant—not only the quoted fee.
Does the top score select the vendor?
No. It creates a shortlist for references, security, legal, commercial, and implementation due diligence.
Can I compare a software vendor with a development partner?
You can use the common outcome-level criteria, but their delivery and operating models differ. Document those differences before interpreting scores.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | G2 | Capterra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom candidate input | Included | Included | Included |
| Transparent fixed weighted score | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Evidence-confidence discount | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Works for providers not listed in a marketplace | Included | Not included | Not included |
G2 and Capterra help buyers discover and compare listed software using product information and user reviews. MVPHub scores a manually researched candidate—including a services partner—against one outcome and does not provide marketplace listings or reviews.
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