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
An easier way to search SAM.gov
SAM.gov is the official, free home of federal contract opportunities. Victavio reads the same public notices every day, matches them to your business and explains each one in plain English. Here is what each one does, so you can use both well.
At a glance
- SAM.gov. Free.
- Free
- Victavio Pro for one person. Billed monthly.
- $99
Victavio trial: Yes 72 hours, card requiredSAM.gov: Free. Features as of October 28, 2026.
Price
What SAM.gov 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. Searching needs no account; a free account adds saved searches, follows on notices and interested vendor lists. 1
- Saved searches can email you: select "Notify" under Actions in your list of saved searches. 2
- Free. "Anyone may search contract opportunities without an account." 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
SAM.gov vs Victavio, feature by feature
What each one lists, as of October 28, 2026. "Not listed" means SAM.gov's pages do not mention it, not that it is missing.
| Feature | Victavio | SAM.gov |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Pro $99 a month. Team $249 a month with 3 seats. Billed monthly. | Free. Searching needs no account; a free account adds saved searches, follows on notices and interested vendor lists. 1 |
| Free trial | YesFree for 72 hours. A card is required and is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel. | YesFree to use, so no trial is needed. 1 |
| Federal bids (SAM.gov) | YesEvery agency on SAM.gov, read each morning, plus past awards from USAspending.gov. | YesThe official source: presolicitation, solicitation, award and sole source notices from federal contracting offices. 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. | Not listedFederal notices only. 1 |
| AI summaries of notices | YesPlain-English briefs where every line quotes the notice, checked in code. | Not listedNot listed. You read each notice and its files yourself. 1 |
| Fit scoring or matching | YesA fit score from 0 to 100 with the reasons, sorted into four lanes. | Not listedA fit score is not listed; you filter the search and read the results. 1 |
| AI assistant | YesVictavio Assistant answers and acts on your board after you confirm. It never submits or signs. | Not listedNot listed. 1 |
| Team pipeline | YesA live team board where you see each other work. Team includes 3 seats for $249 a month. | Not listedFollows and interested vendor lists with a free account; a team pipeline is not listed. 1 |
| Proposal or document help | YesRFI, Sources Sought and capability statement drafts on your letterhead, as PDF. | Not listedNot listed. Each notice says how to respond. 1 |
| API or MCP | YesA developer API and MCP on Pro and Team. | YesA public Get Opportunities API; the key comes from your SAM.gov account. 4 |
| Lessons for beginners | YesInteractive lessons, from SAM.gov registration (it is free) to your first bid. | PartlyHelp guides, such as how to use the interested vendors list. 1 |
Alternative
What Victavio adds to a SAM.gov search
Where Victavio does something SAM.gov's pages do not list, or does it another way, with SAM.gov's own words beside it.
Victavio: Plain-English briefs where every line quotes the notice, checked in code.
SAM.gov: Not listed. You read each notice and its files yourself. 1
Victavio: A fit score from 0 to 100 with the reasons, sorted into four lanes.
SAM.gov: A fit score is not listed; you filter the search and read the results. 1
Victavio: Victavio Assistant answers and acts on your board after you confirm. It never submits or signs.
SAM.gov: Not listed. 1
Victavio: RFI, Sources Sought and capability statement drafts on your letterhead, as PDF.
SAM.gov: Not listed. Each notice says how to respond. 1
Victavio: Texas ESBD notices today. The state and local sources named on our Coverage page. More state boards and local portals are in progress.
SAM.gov: Federal notices only. 1
Victavio: A live team board where you see each other work. Team includes 3 seats for $249 a month.
SAM.gov: Follows and interested vendor lists with a free account; a team pipeline is not listed. 1
Fit
Who each one fits
SAM.gov
Every federal bidder: it is the official source of federal notices, and it is free. 1
Switch
How to use SAM.gov and Victavio together
- Keep your SAM.gov account and your entity registration. SAM.gov registration is free, and federal awards need it.
- Write down the filters of your SAM.gov saved searches: keywords, NAICS codes, set-asides and place of performance.
- 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.
- Rebuild each saved search in Victavio: search by keyword, NAICS code, PSC, agency, state, set-aside, notice type and dates, then save it to get new matches by email.
- Open each notice on SAM.gov before you respond. Every Victavio notice links to its official page, and the official notice is the final word.
Sources
Where the SAM.gov facts come from
- SAM.gov: Contract Opportunities (opens in a new tab)Public record. Read 2026-10-28
- NIH: How do I find contract solicitations? (July 2026) (opens in a new tab)Public record. Read 2026-10-28
- FAR 5.101: methods of disseminating information (opens in a new tab)Public record. Read 2026-10-28
- GSA: SAM.gov Get Opportunities Public API (opens in a new tab)Public record. Read 2026-10-28
SAM.gov is the U.S. government's own contracting site, run by the General Services Administration. Victavio is a Kilobytez LLC product and is not affiliated with SAM.gov or any government body.
One on one
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- HigherGov alternative: Victavio vs HigherGovA federal, grant and state and local market data and pipeline platform with published yearly plans.$41.67 a month for a plan like Pro
- Bid Banana alternative: Victavio vs Bid BananaA bid search with AI document analysis and alerts for federal, state and local bids, one price per seat.$40 a month for a plan like Pro
FAQ
Questions
Is SAM.gov free?
Yes. Anyone may search contract opportunities on SAM.gov without an account, and SAM.gov registration is free. A free account adds saved searches, follows on notices and interested vendor lists.
How do I get email alerts from SAM.gov?
Sign in, run your search and save it. Then select "Notify" under Actions in your list of saved searches, and SAM.gov emails you updates.
What does Victavio add to a SAM.gov search?
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. Texas ESBD notices today. The state and local sources named on our Coverage page. More state boards and local portals are in progress. 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 SAM.gov if I use Victavio?
Yes. SAM.gov is the official source, and federal awards need a SAM.gov registration, which is free. Every Victavio notice links to its official SAM.gov page, so you can confirm each detail there.
Is Victavio part of SAM.gov or the government?
No. SAM.gov is the U.S. government's own contracting site, run by the General Services Administration. Victavio is a Kilobytez LLC product and is not affiliated with SAM.gov or any government body.
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.