BidNet Direct vs BuildingConnected Pro
BidNet Direct
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| Figure | BidNet Direct | BuildingConnected Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.42/mo | $300/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 19 | 2 |
| Spec score · Construction Bid Management Software | 8.9 (#1) | 8.7 (#3) |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists 201–500 employees. | LinkedIn lists BuildingConnected at 51–200 employees. |
| Founded | 1999 | 1982 |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.6 out of 5 from 204 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 3.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 36 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.6 out of 5 from 204 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.6 out of 5 from 204 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8 out of 10 from 1 rating | 9.4 out of 10 from 26 reviews |
| What it does | BidNet Direct is a U.S. portal for suppliers to discover, track and answer federal, state and local government solicitations. | BuildingConnected Pro helps owners and general contractors find subcontractors, issue bid invitations, compare proposals and coordinate communications. |
Plans
BidNet Direct
- BasicFree
- Regional$200 a month
- National$330 a month
- Federal Bids add-on$25 a month
- Federal Bids — monthly add-on$25 a month
- Advertising Profile add-on$40 a month
- Local — monthly$100 a month
- Federal Bids add-on$149 a year
- Federal Bids — annual add-on$149 a year
- Regional — monthly$200 a month
BuildingConnected Pro
- BuildingConnected ProPriced on request
- BuildingConnected Pro$3,600 a year
In their own words
BidNet Direct
BidNet Direct connects vendors with government bid opportunities and gives government agencies tools to publish, distribute, and award solicitations. Vendors can register for free to view, download, and respond to relevant bids, and receive curated alerts and real-time matches by email. Responses submitted electronically remain sealed until the closing date, and vendors may change a response until then. Buyers can create solicitations, distribute them to vendors matched through NIGP codes, run online Q&A, and award by line item or lump sum. The buyer system also includes vendor management, bid and addendum distribution, award distribution, and audit and control tools. Optional buyer modules cover evaluation, contract management, vendor performance, pre-qualification, and approval workflows. BidNet Direct says it uses AWS and localized data hosting, keeping US customer data in the United States. Vendor subscriptions include Local coverage for one state, Regional for three states at $200 a month, and National coverage at $330 a month. Federal bid coverage and advertising profiles are listed as add-ons. The service is web-based and targets local government procurement teams and vendors seeking public-sector opportunities.
BuildingConnected Pro
BuildingConnected Pro has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.