At a glance
When ConstructionBids.ai Is the Better Fit
ConstructionBids.ai is built for contractors who bid on public construction work — federal, state, county, and city solicitations. It fits best when:
- Your pipeline depends on public procurement portals, not private invitations from GCs
- You want to search 12,500+ sources in one place instead of logging into portals individually
- You need official source links to verify scope, addenda, and submission details on the issuing agency site
- You want published pricing you can evaluate without a sales call or demo requirement
- You want to test with real bids during a 7-day trial, not a canned demo
Feature comparison
How Platforms Compare
This table compares ConstructionBids.ai against general industry patterns. Competitor capabilities vary by plan and region — check each vendor directly for current details.
| Capability | ConstructionBids.ai | PlanHub |
|---|---|---|
| Published monthly pricing Many competitors require a sales call | Yes | Varies |
| Public-source bid discovery | Yes | Varies |
| 12,500+ public sources | Yes | Check vendor |
| Official source links | Yes | Varies |
| AI fit scoring | Yes | Varies |
| Daily bid alerts | Yes | Varies |
| Plan room | Yes | Varies |
| 7-day trial (no sales call) | Yes | Often sales-led |
| Cancel anytime (no contract) | Yes | Varies |
| Starts at $59/month | Yes | Check vendor |
Different focus
Broad Platform vs Focused Public-Bid Workflow
Broad / enterprise platforms
Private plan rooms, GC-sub networks, enterprise process
Focused public-source workflow
- Public bid discovery
- Official source links
- Transparent monthly pricing
- No sales call
- AI fit scoring
- Daily alerts
If your pipeline is mostly private invitations, a network platform may fit better. If it is public work, a focused workflow usually wins.
Honest assessment
Keep Your Current Platform — or Switch?
Keep your current platform if
- You rely heavily on private plan rooms
- You need subcontractor invitation workflows
- Your team is locked into an enterprise process
- Your main need is takeoff or project management
ConstructionBids.ai is a better test if
- You want transparent monthly pricing
- You want public bid discovery
- You want official source links
- You want to avoid a sales call
- You want to monitor fragmented public sources
vs PlanHub
Why Contractors Switch from PlanHub
PlanHub is known for connecting subcontractors with GCs through ITBs and plan sharing. If your workflow is centered on receiving invitations from generals, PlanHub may fit. But if you also need to find public bids proactively:
- ConstructionBids.ai aggregates public solicitations directly from 12,500+ government portals — you find work without waiting for an invitation.
- Official source links let you verify every bid on the issuing agency site.
- Published pricing with no sales call: plans from $59/month, cancel anytime.
- AI fit scoring helps you qualify opportunities before investing estimating hours.
Low-risk evaluation
Test It Alongside Your Current Tool
You do not need to rip out your current platform to evaluate this one.
- Day 1SearchRun your current markets in ConstructionBids.ai.
- Day 2CompareCheck results against your existing process.
- Day 3SaveSave searches for your markets.
- Day 4AlertsTurn on daily matched-bid alerts.
- Day 5Source linksReview official postings at the source.
- Day 6ShortlistUse fit scoring to shortlist bids.
- Day 7DecideDecide whether to keep it — no contract.
Simple pricing for every bid team.
Start with public bid search, add historical intelligence, or unlock AI bid workflows. Month-to-month. No sales call required.
7-day free trial on Command · cancel any plan anytimeEssentials
Search and track public bids
- Unlimited search & discovery
- Unlimited portals
- 1 saved search alert
- 20 recent bids history
- Daily digest bidding reports
- Standard support
Intelligence
Price with the market in view
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Historical bid results database
- Competitor pricing analysis
- Win rate analytics
- Agency performance data
- 5 saved search alerts · priority support
Command
Run the full bid workflow
- Everything in Intelligence, plus:
- AI bid enrichment
- Automated risk detection
- Draft winning proposals
- Instant bid leveling & form filler
- Unlimited saved search alerts
- CRM & compliance management
Start Command free for 7 days · every plan is month-to-month, cancel anytime from your account
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The 7-day trial routes through secure Stripe checkout, so you enter a card up front. You are not charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime before then with no charge.
ConstructionBids.ai plans start at $59/month (Essentials), $79/month (Intelligence), or $99/month (Command). Pricing is published on the website — no sales call needed. Many competitors require a call or demo before sharing pricing.
We aggregate 12,500+ public procurement sources across all 50 states — federal, state, county, city, and special districts. Our focus is public-sector bid discovery. Some competitors focus more on private-sector project leads or plan distribution.
It depends on your workflow. If you primarily bid on public work and need source-linked bid discovery, AI fit scoring, and deadline tracking, ConstructionBids.ai can replace a legacy bid service. If you rely on private-sector plan distribution or GC invitations, your current tool may complement rather than overlap.
Yes. Every plan is month-to-month. Cancel anytime with no penalties, no exit fees, and no contract to negotiate.