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Proposal Analysis & Negotiations

Put every proposal into the same format, with the same assumptions, so the real cost differences become visible. OutSail benchmarks each quote against comparable deals, builds the case your finance team needs, and negotiates the terms vendors rarely offer first.

Trusted by leading HR teams globally

Know what the deal should actually cost

Line-item proposal comparison

Normalize pricing, modules, implementation fees, and contract lengths so competing quotes can be compared on equal footing.

Benchmarked pricing data

Measure every quote against comparable deals from 1,500+ selections to find where real negotiating room exists.

Approval-ready business case

Turn evaluation findings into the cost, risk, and return narrative your finance and executive teams need.

Why innovative HR teams choose OutSail

Better commercial terms

Negotiate discounts, renewal increase caps, and implementation concessions from evidence in comparable deals rather than a vendor’s opening offer.

Faster internal approval

Give finance and leadership the numbers, comparisons, and risk assessment needed to approve the investment without another round of questions.

The scale of our expertise

We manage more HR technology selections than any other advisory firm.

1,500+

Satisfied clients

83

NPS score

100k+

Business hours saved

$100M

In HR Tech purchased

Selection Success Stories

Real stories from HR teams that cut through market noise, built internal consensus, and landed with the right technology for their unique needs.

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How Dorel cut their annual spend while finding a more scalable HRIS partner

Learn how OutSail helped a large manufacturer transition to a streamlined and integrated HRIS system - while cutting their annual spend
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How ARC Health extracted from a PEO during rapid growth

Transitioning ARC Health from a limiting PEO model to a scalable and cost-effective HR tech stack amid rapid growth.
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How VetnCare found the ideal HR tech solution in 30 days with OutSail

Learn how VetnCare partnered with OutSail to find the right HR software for their 250-person team — just in time for a seamless year-end transition.
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How Olo saved $300K and leveled up their HRIS platform with OutSail

Learn how Olo, a leading restaurant technology provider, used OutSail to streamline their HRIS upgrade to a best-in-class solution.
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How Nourish reduced HRIS administration fees by 75% with OutSail

Learn how a high-growth telehealth brand used OutSail to transform their HR operations from start-up to scale-up overnight
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How Gentherm reduced payroll vendor evaluation time by 75% with OutSail

Learn how Gentherm used OutSail to find a best-fit, budget-friendly payroll vendor in record time.
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How First Manhattan reduced annual payroll software fees by 40%

Learn how First Manhattan used OutSail to break away from the usual payroll path and find a system tailor-made for their organization.
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How Cambly unified HR Ops across 40 countries

How a global, remote-first company was able to unify their HR experience across 20+ countries
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How Avenues upleveled their recruitment stack for global expansion

Transforming the recruitment process for a global education organization amid rapid scaling.
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How this nonprofit improved their HR Operations while minimizing disruptions

Assisting Sacramento Children's Home in optimizing their existing HRIS and avoiding disruptive migrations.
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Too good to be true?

Here are a few questions, you might be asking yourself right now.

Is OutSail free for HR Software buyers?

Yes. Our core offering is completely free from initial audit through final selection. Organizations with greater complexity or needing deeper support can also choose an enhanced paid advisory experience.

How does your team stay neutral?

We pioneered the HR software broker model and partner with more than 220 vendors, including every market leader. Each pays a similar commission, so our economics remain consistent regardless of which platform a client selects.

We already met with vendors, is it too late to use you?

Not at all. We are happy to provide additional consultation, data, and expertise at any stage in the buying process. We meet you where you are, preserving the progress you’ve made and the vendor contacts already in place.

Does OutSail offer post-purchase support?

Yes. We have built a leading network of vetted HR consultants and partners, allowing us to match clients with implementation and optimization experts specifically experienced with their chosen platform.

Your next HR platform shouldn't be a gamble

Get the decision right the first time with OutSail's data, tools & expertise.