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DesignSpec is a clean way to write spec sheets. Fohlio is the full platform — customizable workflows, master spec libraries, version-controlled approvals, RFQs, POs, and cross-project analytics — built for design and procurement teams running commercial and hospitality work at scale.
| Feature | Fohlio Built for Configurable Scale | DesignSpec Spec Sheets First |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for hospitality | Core vertical since founding | Spec sheets only — no procurement workflow |
| Multi-property brand standards library | Spec templates with cross-property compliance | Not available |
| Cross-project portfolio analytics | Spend aggregation & rebate forecasting | Not available |
| RFQ & vendor quote comparison | Multi-vendor RFQ with side-by-side comparison | Basic only |
| Purchase order tracking | Full PO lifecycle with order status | Not available |
| Version control & approval snapshots | Immutable versioned releases per approval | Limited |
| QR code asset tracking | On-site scan-to-verify | Not available |
| Financial reconciliation | Requested vs invoiced vs paid | Not available |
Fohlio's web clipper saves products to both project workspaces AND a reusable master library, so brand standards and preferred specs propagate to every project. DesignSpec ties items to single projects — you start cold each time.
Fohlio captures immutable version snapshots at every approval, with full edit history, bulk editing, filters, and internal team comments. DesignSpec lacks version control, audit logs, and team comments — making accountability on complex projects hard.
Fohlio handles RFQs, vendor scoring, variation orders, back-orders, receiving, inventory, and cross-project spend analytics. DesignSpec stops at spec sheets and basic accounting. For teams running portfolios, the analytics alone unlock bulk-purchase savings.
“We needed a platform that could mirror how each project type runs — not force one template on everything. Fohlio's customizable fields, permissions, and reports let us standardize without losing the nuance every project needs.”
Join the design and procurement teams who outgrew spec-sheet software and now run their entire spec-to-PO workflow on a platform configured to their process.
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