Victavio
Small businesses new to federal bidding, and small teams that want an AI to read each notice, explain the fit and draft the paperwork with them, at a monthly price with no yearly contract.
Facts checked October 28, 2026
OpenGov Procurement and Victavio, for vendors
A bid portal many state and local agencies use to post bids and take responses. Free for vendors, with one vendor profile that carries across the agencies on it. Here is how it compares with Victavio, with every OpenGov Procurement fact linked to its source.
At a glance
- OpenGov Procurement. Free for vendors.
- Free
- Victavio Pro for one person. Billed monthly.
- $99
Victavio trial: Yes 72 hours, card requiredOpenGov Procurement: Free. Features as of October 28, 2026.
Price
What OpenGov and Victavio cost
What you get for the price
Some services cost less than Pro on paper. Here is what each one lists, row by row, so you can compare on value too. "Not listed" means its pages do not mention it, not that it is missing.
| What you get | Victavio Pro$99 a month | FindRFP$24.96 a month | Bid Banana$40 a month | HigherGov$41.67 a month | BidSearch$49 a month | GravityIntel$49 a month | InstantMarkets$60 a month | CLEATUS$78 a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal notices (SAM.gov) | YesEvery agency on SAM.gov, read each morning. | Yes2Federal sites. | Yes13Federal bids. | Yes21Federal opportunities, forecasts and awards. | Yes1Federal bids. | Yes21SAM.gov, plus bids you add yourself. | Yes2Federal bids among many public sites. | Yes31SAM.gov, DIBBS, Grants.gov and GSA eBuy. |
| Texas and other state and local sources | YesTexas ESBD plus 290 state and local sources. | Yes23State, county and city sites, plus Canada. | Yes1Says it covers 50 states and 4,000+ agencies. | Yes1State and local opportunities on every tier. | Yes1State, local and education bids nationwide. | Partly1Bids you add yourself; a state and local feed is not described. | Yes2State, local and private listings. | Yes2Says it covers 40,000+ state and local sources. |
| AI that explains each bid and scores the fit | YesA plain-English brief that quotes the notice, and a fit score from 0 to 100 with the reasons. | Not listed2Human editors check keyword and region matches; AI is not listed. | Yes3AI document analysis, and Match ranks bids by fit to your profile. | Partly31An Opportunity Assistant answers from the documents; fit scoring is not described. | Not listed1Keyword search; AI is not listed. | Partly2Bid Fit scores each opportunity; a plain summary is not described. | Partly1AI summaries; fit scoring is not listed. | Yes1An AI summary of each solicitation and AI-matched opportunities. |
| AI that drafts bid documents and checks the package before you send | YesDrafts bid documents and checks the package, such as signatures and missing forms, before you send. You send it. | Not listed2 | Extra cost43Human proposal writing from The Bid Lab, sold separately; a package check is not listed. | Partly3"Generate a Draft" options; a package check is not listed. | Not listed1 | Partly2AI drafts proposal sections with a compliance matrix; a signature or forms check is not described. | Not listed2 | Extra cost1Proposal Writer is on a quoted tier; a package check is not listed. |
| A business vault that fills in your company details | YesYour business vault fills in your company details on forms and documents. You review them. | Not listed2 | Not listed3 | Not listed1 | Not listed1 | Partly2Drafts from your company records; filling forms with them is not described. | Not listed2 | Not listed1 |
| Team pipeline | YesTeam plan: 3 seats for $249 a month. | Not listed1Individual accounts. | Partly31A shared team workspace; each person needs a seat. | Partly1Pipelines and tasks; Starter is for one user, Standard covers up to 10. | Partly1Shared lists and simple tasks. | Yes21Owners, due dates and approvals; Team covers up to 5 seats. | Partly1Saved searches and tracking; team seats are not described. | Partly1Pursuit management; the full capture CRM is on a quoted tier. |
| AI that fills bid portals in your Chrome browser | Early accessEarly access: Victavio AI for Chrome fills bid portals in your own browser, by invitation. You press Submit. | Not listed2 | Not listed3 | Not listed1 | Not listed1 | Not listed2 | Not listed2 | Not listed1 |
Scroll the grid sideways to see every service.
- Free for vendors; its vendor page mentions no paid vendor plan. 1
- To get one agency's notices, you subscribe to that agency on its OpenGov portal. 2
- "Registering and using the OpenGov supplier portal is always free for vendors." 1
- Victavio: Pro $99 a month; Team $249 a month with 3 seats and $49 a month for each extra seat. Billed monthly. Free for 72 hours with a card; cancel before the trial ends and you pay nothing.
Features
OpenGov vs Victavio, feature by feature
What each one lists, as of October 28, 2026. "Not listed" means OpenGov Procurement's pages do not mention it, not that it is missing.
| Feature | Victavio | OpenGov Procurement |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Pro $99 a month. Team $249 a month with 3 seats. Billed monthly. | Free for vendors; its vendor page mentions no paid vendor plan. 1 |
| Free trial | YesFree for 72 hours. A card is required and is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel. | YesFree for vendors, so no trial is needed. 1 |
| Federal bids (SAM.gov) | YesEvery agency on SAM.gov, read each morning, plus past awards from USAspending.gov. | Not listedFederal bids are not mentioned; it says it is for state and local government contracts. 1 |
| State and local bids | PartlyTexas ESBD notices today. The state and local sources named on our Coverage page. More state boards and local portals are in progress. | YesBids from the agencies that post on OpenGov; it lists 1,000+ open opportunities. 1 |
| AI summaries of notices | YesPlain-English briefs where every line quotes the notice, checked in code. | Not listedAI for vendors is not listed. 1 |
| Fit scoring or matching | YesA fit score from 0 to 100 with the reasons, sorted into four lanes. | PartlyAlerts by location, category or contract value. 1 |
| AI assistant | YesVictavio Assistant answers and acts on your board after you confirm. It never submits or signs. | Not listedNot listed for vendors. 1 |
| Team pipeline | YesA live team board where you see each other work. Team includes 3 seats for $249 a month. | Not publishedTeam features for vendors are not described. 1 |
| Proposal or document help | YesRFI, Sources Sought and capability statement drafts on your letterhead, as PDF. | PartlySubmit bids on the portal, with guided steps and checklists. 1 |
| API or MCP | YesA developer API and MCP on Pro and Team. | Not publishedNot documented for vendors. 1 |
| Lessons for beginners | YesInteractive lessons, from SAM.gov registration (it is free) to your first bid. | Not listedNot listed on its vendor page. 1 |
Alternative
What Victavio adds to OpenGov alerts
Where Victavio does something OpenGov Procurement's pages do not list, or does it another way, with OpenGov Procurement's own words beside it.
Victavio: Plain-English briefs where every line quotes the notice, checked in code.
OpenGov Procurement: AI for vendors is not listed. 1
Victavio: A fit score from 0 to 100 with the reasons, sorted into four lanes.
OpenGov Procurement: Alerts by location, category or contract value. 1
Victavio: Victavio Assistant answers and acts on your board after you confirm. It never submits or signs.
OpenGov Procurement: Not listed for vendors. 1
Victavio: RFI, Sources Sought and capability statement drafts on your letterhead, as PDF.
OpenGov Procurement: Submit bids on the portal, with guided steps and checklists. 1
Victavio: Every agency on SAM.gov, read each morning, plus past awards from USAspending.gov.
OpenGov Procurement: Federal bids are not mentioned; it says it is for state and local government contracts. 1
Victavio: A live team board where you see each other work. Team includes 3 seats for $249 a month.
OpenGov Procurement: Team features for vendors are not described. 1
Fit
Who each one fits
OpenGov Procurement
Vendors who bid with the cities, counties and agencies that post on OpenGov, and who submit their responses there. 1
Switch
How to use OpenGov and Victavio together
- Keep your free OpenGov vendor account: agencies that use OpenGov take responses there, and you submit them yourself.
- Start the 72-hour free trial and describe your work in plain words. Victavio suggests NAICS codes, and you pick your states, set-asides and keywords. A card is required; cancel before the trial ends and you pay nothing.
- Add the places, categories and keywords you watch on OpenGov to your Victavio profile, and save the searches you use.
- Work the bids Victavio finds for you on your board, so every deadline sits in one place.
Sources
Where the OpenGov Procurement facts come from
- OpenGov: government bid portal, free access for vendors (opens in a new tab)Read 2026-10-28
- City of Syracuse: OpenGov registration (opens in a new tab)Public record. Read 2026-10-28
OpenGov is a trademark of its owner. Victavio is not affiliated with it.
One on one
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- BidNet Direct alternative: Victavio vs BidNet DirectA state and local bid service and e-bidding portal for member agencies, priced by number of states.$179 a month for a plan like Pro
- An easier way to search SAM.govThe official U.S. government site where federal contracting offices post their contract opportunities. Free to search.Free
FAQ
Questions
Is OpenGov Procurement free for vendors?
Free for vendors; its vendor page mentions no paid vendor plan. Agencies that use it take responses on it.
How do OpenGov bid alerts work?
To get one agency's notices, you subscribe to that agency on its OpenGov portal. Alerts by location, category or contract value.
What does Victavio add to OpenGov?
Plain-English briefs where every line quotes the notice, checked in code. A fit score from 0 to 100 with the reasons, sorted into four lanes. Victavio Assistant answers and acts on your board after you confirm. It never submits or signs. RFI, Sources Sought and capability statement drafts on your letterhead, as PDF. Every agency on SAM.gov, read each morning, plus past awards from USAspending.gov. A live team board where you see each other work. Team includes 3 seats for $249 a month. Victavio Pro is $99 a month and Team is $249 a month with 3 seats, billed monthly, after a 72-hour free trial that needs a card.
Do I still need OpenGov if I use Victavio?
Yes, for the agencies that use OpenGov: you answer their bids on OpenGov. Victavio never submits a bid for you.
Is Victavio affiliated with OpenGov?
No. OpenGov is a trademark of its owner. Victavio is not affiliated with it.
Ready when you are
See your own matches in 72 hours, free.
Tell Victavio what you do. It finds the federal bids that fit and explains each one. Card required; cancel before the trial ends and you pay nothing.