Universal SaaS buying template
SaaS Vendor Comparison Spreadsheet
A free CSV scorecard for comparing SaaS vendors on fit, security evidence, implementation effort, commercial model, and renewal risk.
Use it to: Build a shared vendor scorecard before demos, then record evidence and final decision risk in one place.
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Example scorecard columns
The CSV is intentionally simple: one vendor per row, with evidence fields beside the final score.
| Vendor | Must-haves | Security evidence | Implementation effort | Decision score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor A | Yes / partial | SOC 2 reviewed | Medium | 4 |
| Vendor B | No gap on SSO | Trust center only | High | 3 |
What this resource helps you do
- ✓Building a first vendor shortlist
- ✓Comparing tools across categories
- ✓Keeping demo notes and decision criteria in one place
What's inside
How to use it
- Make one row per vendor before booking demos.
- Fill in must-have gaps during the demo, not afterwards from memory.
- Use the decision score only after security, integration, and renewal checks are complete.
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