90%
Faster Comparisons
98%
Accuracy Rate
4-8 hrs
Saved Per Comparison
| Feature | SpecLens | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| Specification Extraction | Automatic from PDFs/docs | Manual copy-paste |
| Time per Comparison | Minutes | Hours |
| Error Rate | < 2% | 30-40% |
| Unit Normalization | Automatic | Manual |
| Multi-Vendor Scaling | Unlimited | Gets complex |
| Version Control | Built-in | Limited |
| Collaboration | Real-time | File sharing |
| Gap Detection | AI-powered | Manual review |
| Cost | Subscription | Free* |
| Learning Curve | Low (intuitive) | Familiar |
The Problem with Spreadsheets
Manual Data Entry
Copy-pasting specifications from PDFs, Word docs, and vendor proposals leads to 30-40% error rates. One typo can cost thousands in procurement mistakes.
Time-Consuming
A typical 5-vendor comparison takes 8-12 hours with spreadsheets. That's time that could be spent on strategic sourcing decisions.