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Vendor Shortlisting

Move from a crowded market to a focused set of credible options. OutSail matches your requirements against current vendor data, explains pricing and trade-offs, and helps your team narrow the field to two to four finalists.

Trusted by leading HR teams globally

Separate credible options from market noise

Tailored vendor shortlist

Receive a focused set of vendors matched to your requirements, budget, size, and complexity.

Pricing and trade-offs

Understand likely costs, meaningful strengths, common limitations, and where each option may compromise.

Expert shortlist review

Review the market with an advisor and confidently narrow your list to credible finalists

Why innovative HR teams choose OutSail

Less vendor noise

Avoid researching hundreds of platforms, fielding unnecessary sales outreach, or taking meetings with vendors that are unlikely to fit.

Faster path to finalists

Move from documented requirements to a credible, defensible finalist group without spending months on fragmented research and introductory vendor conversations.

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.