As of 3 November 2026. Disclosure: published by Scalera AG, Zurich. Scalera is itself an alternative to Mercura. We make no statements about Mercura or other vendors; please check their details with them directly.
If you are looking for a Mercura alternative, you usually want one of three things: match tenders to your own range faster, automate supplier price requests, or get quotes into your ERP without retyping. These criteria help, whichever vendor you choose.
7 criteria
- Audience: manufacturer, dealer or general contractor?
- Input formats: GAEB, PDF (incl. scans), Excel, XML, email; standards such as VOB, NPK, ÖNORM.
- Output: GAEB, CSV, XML, API?
- ERP integration: can your ERP be connected; REST API and webhooks?
- Languages and countries: does it work in every market you sell in?
- Locations and teams: separate catalogs and workflows per branch.
- Security: certifications, data location, AI training on your data, SSO.
Tip: test every option with a real tender of your own.
Scalera as a Mercura alternative
| Criterion | Scalera |
|---|---|
| Audience | Manufacturers, dealers, GCs |
| Input | GAEB, PDF, Excel, XML, email |
| Standards | VOB, NPK, ÖNORM |
| Output | GAEB, CSV, XML, API |
| ERP | Connects to your ERP |
| Interfaces | IDoc, REST API, webhooks |
| Languages | All major European |
| Coverage | All of Europe |
| Locations | Yes |
| Security | Servers ISO 27001/27018 |
| SSO | Yes (Enterprise) |
Manufacturers and dealers – Product Matching: matches tender and BoQ lines to your catalog, shows rationale and AI confidence per suggestion and exports to ERP, CPQ or CRM, for example SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics or Abacus.
General contractors – Supplier Matching: splits tenders by trade, matches lines to manufacturers and subcontractors, sends requests and tracks every reply in one dashboard.
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FAQ
What is a good Mercura alternative for manufacturers and dealers?
Scalera, for teams that want tender lines matched to their catalog automatically and handed to the ERP via GAEB, CSV, XML or API.
Is there a Mercura alternative for general contractors?
Yes. Scalera Supplier Matching matches BoQ lines to manufacturers and subcontractors and automates price requests.
Can Scalera be used across Europe?
Yes. Scalera is used across Europe and supports all major European languages.
Who created this page?
Scalera AG. It describes Scalera only.
Sources (retrieved 3 Nov 2026): scalera.ai/en · Product Matching · Supplier Matching · FAQ · Pricing