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Is your metal quote fair?

Paste or upload a supplier quote and see how it compares to published distributor benchmark pricing for the same material, size, and order volume. Confidential. No signup.

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Your quote is kept confidential. We never publish your prices, your suppliers, or anything that identifies you.

Benchmarks are based on Ryerson published volume-tier pricing (Los Angeles basis). How the benchmark works

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the benchmark work?+

We compare your quote against Ryerson's published volume-tier pricing for the same material, alloy, shape, and size, at the tier matching your order weight. Ryerson is one of the largest metal distributors in North America and publishes tiered list pricing online. Our data is collected on a Los Angeles (ZIP 90025) basis. The benchmark is published list pricing — negotiated relationship pricing typically sits below it.

Is my data stored?+

We keep a copy of your quote — including any PDF you upload — to build and improve our benchmark data. It's kept strictly confidential: we never publish your prices, your suppliers, or anything that identifies you, and no account is required.

What materials are supported?+

Steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and bronze, across common stock forms: round bar, hex bar, square bar, flat bar, sheet, plate, tube, angle, channel, and I-beam. If we don't have benchmark data for your exact spec, we'll show the closest available match and you can ask to be notified when yours is added.