Cone vs DraftYourBid
Cone
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| Figure | Cone | DraftYourBid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.92/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Proposal Software | 8.7 (#9) | 8.4 (#23) |
| Client activity tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Custom branding | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in e-signatures | Yes | Users can upload PDF or Word contracts for signature, use multiple signers, and track opens and signatures with timestamps. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Product | Cone combines proposals, billing, payments, and practice management in one platform. | DraftYourBid combines proposal writing, client CRM, contracts, and e-signatures in one service. |
| Security | Cone states that it is SOC 2 Type 1 and GDPR compliant. | The privacy policy says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, stored on EU-based Supabase servers, and protected with database row-level security. |
| Paid from | 9 | 15 |
Plans
Cone
- Essentials$13 a month
- Growth$18 a month
- Essentials$11 a year
- Essentials$16 a month
- Growth$17 a year
- Growth$24 a month
In their own words
Cone
Cone combines proposals, billing, payments, and practice management in one platform for professional service businesses. Users can create branded web proposals with customizable sections, engagement tracking, electronic signatures, and multiple pricing packages. Proposals can generate invoices, while recurring billing and payment collection can be automated. Practice-management tools cover projects, tasks, templates, client requests, time tracking, and document management. A client portal supports chat, file uploads, forms, and document signing. Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, Stripe, and GoCardless; Growth also lists Zapier and email among advanced integrations. Cone provides analytics, reporting, custom branding, and client activity tracking. It is available on web, Android, and iOS, with white-labelled mobile apps for client portals. Cone states SOC 2 Type 1 and GDPR compliance and advertises free migration support. There is a 14-day trial but no free plan.
DraftYourBid
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