Top 5 RFQ Automation Platforms Compared: Why AIquote Leads the Future of Aircraft Parts Quoting

In the rapidly changing world of aviation and MRO sales, quoting accuracy and speed are everything. Whether you manage a small parts trading company or oversee operations for a large MRO, the challenge is the same — dozens of RFQs flood your inbox daily, and manual quoting simply can’t keep up.

To solve this, several RFQ automation platforms have emerged, promising faster response times and better pricing intelligence. But as many users discover, not all “AI” platforms deliver true artificial intelligence.

Today, we’ll compare five top RFQ automation and aircraft parts quoting platforms — and show why AIquote by LogisticsMRO stands out as the most intelligent, data-driven, and results-focused choice in the industry.

1. Rotabull — Fast, But Limited AI Intelligence

Rotabull is a well-known name in the aviation e-commerce space. It allows suppliers to manage RFQs and respond to multiple marketplaces from a single dashboard. While this saves time, Rotabull’s automation focuses mainly on workflow integration, not true pricing intelligence.

Key Features:

●     Integrates with ILS, PartsBase, and other marketplaces

●     Simplifies multi-channel quoting

●     Basic automation for quote submission

Where It Falls Short: Rotabull doesn’t perform AI-based pricing analysis — it automates tasks, but it doesn’t think for you. The user still needs to manually review most quotes and adjust pricing manually.

AIquote Advantage: Unlike Rotabull, AIquote goes beyond automation — it actually reads your RFQs, analyzes your historical data, and calculates the most profitable price automatically. The system decides when to send an auto-quote and when to prioritize for manual review, saving hours of repetitive work.

2. VistaQuote — Efficient but Data-Limited

VistaQuote is a popular RFQ management platform for aviation suppliers. It converts RFQ emails into structured data and can send basic automatic replies.

Key Features:

●     RFQ email parsing

●     ERP integration options

●     Useful for high RFQ volumes

Where It Falls Short: VistaQuote’s automation is mostly rule-based. It relies on user-defined settings rather than dynamic AI learning. It doesn’t consider market conditions, past win rates, or competitive pricing.

AIquote Advantage: AIquote uses true machine learning to optimize prices using internal and external data sources (where licensed). It doesn’t just automate — it learns over time, improving quote accuracy and profitability with every transaction.

3. AvSight — Strong ERP, Weak AI

AvSight offers a modern ERP for aviation businesses with built-in quoting and invoicing features. It’s powerful for general operations but limited as a specialized AI quoting engine.

Key Features:

●     Cloud-based ERP

●     Real-time quoting and invoicing

●     Designed for MROs and traders

Where It Falls Short: AvSight is more of a broad management and automation system than a quoting intelligence platform. It doesn’t offer the same level of AI-driven pricing.

AIquote Advantage: AIquote was built specifically for RFQ automation and AI-driven decision-making, not just general management. It integrates easily with your ERP and provides real-time data insights, helping you quote faster and smarter — without replacing your existing systems.

4. ERP.Aero — Feature-Rich but Complex

ERP.Aero has a robust toolset that includes their “iRFQ” system. It helps centralize supplier communications and import/export quotes efficiently.

Key Features:

●     Centralized RFQ handling

●     ERP and marketplace connectivity

●     Configurable pricing templates

Where It Falls Short: The platform can feel overly complex for smaller teams. Setup requires time and customization. Also, it lacks true AI decision-making — users still manage most pricing logic manually.

AIquote Advantage: AIquote offers the same integration power but with plug-and-play simplicity. Implementation is quick, and once active, the AI starts learning from your own data instantly. That means smarter pricing and instant efficiency gains — without a steep learning curve.

5. SkySelect — Focused on Procurement, Not Quoting

SkySelect is an AI-powered procurement platform designed for airlines and MROs. While it brings automation to sourcing and purchasing, it’s primarily built for buyers, not sellers.

Key Features:

●     AI-driven purchasing optimization

●     Supplier management

●     Integration with Rotabull and marketplaces

Where It Falls Short: SkySelect is ideal for buyers, but not suitable for suppliers who need fast, intelligent quoting. It doesn’t support direct pricing automation for selling teams.

AIquote Advantage: AIquote is tailor-made for sellers and MRO suppliers, giving them an AI co-pilot that handles quoting, pricing, and prioritization automatically. Instead of helping buyers save, it helps you sell smarter — and at maximum profit.

Why AIquote Leads the Industry – per our understanding

Feature	AIquote	Rotabull	VistaQuote	AvSight	ERP.Aero	SkySelect
AI-Based Pricing	✅	❌	❌	❌	⚠️	❌
Auto Email RFQ Reading	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
Data-Driven Insights	✅	❌	⚠️	⚠️	✅	✅
Prioritization for Salesperson	✅	❌	❌	❌	⚠️	❌
Implementation Simplicity	✅	✅	✅	⚠️	⚠️	✅
Designed for Sellers	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌

Verdict: AIquote doesn’t just automate — it learns, analyzes, and profits. It is the only RFQ automation platform designed specifically for aviation part sellers that combines true AI intelligence with real-world industry experience.

The AIquote Difference

●     Real AI, not marketing hype: Many platforms automate — AIquote actually thinks.

●     20+ years of aviation experience: Built by industry experts who understand real sales challenges.

●     Data-driven decisions: Leverages both internal and external data to deliver accurate pricing.

●     Customizable control: Users can set parameters and limits until fully confident in AI recommendations.

●     Profit-focused intelligence: Every quote is optimized not just to win, but to win profitably.

Conclusion: Choose Smart, Choose AIquote

In an industry where speed, precision, and intelligence define success, choosing the right RFQ automation platform can transform your business. While other systems offer partial automation or generalized ERP solutions, AIquote by LogisticsMRO delivers the next generation of intelligent quoting — combining automation with genuine AI analysis.