Question 1

How is Vendorm8 different from Cledara?

Accepted Answer

Cledara is primarily a SaaS subscription management and virtual card platform — it's focused on centralizing software purchases through company-issued cards. Vendorm8 is a vendor contract management tool focused on tracking contract lifecycles, sending renewal reminders, managing vendor risk, and storing compliance documents. They solve related but different problems.

Question 2

Who should use Vendorm8 vs Cledara?

Accepted Answer

Use Cledara if your primary need is controlling how your team purchases SaaS tools via virtual cards and spend management. Use Vendorm8 if you need to track all vendor contracts (including those you didn't buy through a card), manage renewal dates, store documents, and track vendor risk for compliance.

Question 3

Does Vendorm8 cost less than Cledara?

Accepted Answer

Vendorm8 offers flat-rate pricing at €19/month (beta) with no per-user fees — significantly more affordable than Cledara for most SMBs. Cledara pricing scales with headcount and spend volume.

Question 4

Can I use Vendorm8 alongside Cledara?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many teams use Cledara for spend control and Vendorm8 for contract tracking and vendor risk management. They complement each other — Cledara handles how you buy, Vendorm8 handles what you've bought and when it renews.

Question 5

Does Vendorm8 track vendors not purchased through virtual cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes — this is a key advantage. Vendorm8 tracks all vendor contracts regardless of how they were purchased: direct bank transfers, corporate cards, purchase orders, or legacy agreements that predate your current payment setup.

Feature	Vendorm8	Cledara
Contract renewal reminders		Limited
Full contract lifecycle tracking		Limited
Vendor risk classification
Contract document storage
GDPR compliance tracking
Virtual card payments
SaaS spend management	Basic
Tracks non-card vendors		Limited
Flat-rate pricing
EU data hosting		Varies
Audit log		Limited
Free trial (no card)		Varies

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