The Affordable Alternative to AutoRFP

AutoRFP vs Velocibid: The Battle for Mid-Market

AutoRFP has earned recognition for bringing AI capabilities to the RFP automation space. Their platform offers solid functionality for mid-market technology companies. However, their pricing structure and feature set create barriers for smaller organizations and agencies that could benefit most from automation.

The Per-Seat Pricing Problem

AutoRFP, like many enterprise-focused tools, uses per-seat pricing that can quickly escalate costs. Starting at $899/month for limited users, the total cost grows substantially as you add team members. This creates an awkward dynamic where you're penalized for collaboration.

Consider a typical RFP response: it requires input from sales (who knows the customer), engineering (who explains technical capabilities), security (who handles compliance questions), and legal (who reviews contract terms). With per-seat pricing, adding these stakeholders means paying more—even if they only need access for 30 minutes to review their section.

Many AutoRFP customers report paying $2,000-$3,000/month once they've added all necessary team members. At that rate, you're spending $24,000-$36,000 annually on RFP software.

Velocibid's Philosophy: Collaborative by Design

We built Velocibid with a fundamental belief: proposals are a team sport. You shouldn't pay extra for collaboration. That's why every Velocibid plan includes unlimited users at a flat $199/month.

Your entire organization—sales, engineering, security, legal, product, marketing—can access the platform without anyone calculating whether it's "worth" adding another seat. This simple change transforms how teams work on proposals.

Accuracy and Verifiability

Both platforms use generative AI, but there's an important difference in approach. AutoRFP generates answers based on your content, which is helpful. Velocibid goes further by providing specific citations for every AI-generated answer.

When our AI suggests a response, it shows exactly which document(s) the answer came from, including page numbers. This serves two critical purposes:

1. Trust: Your team can quickly verify that the AI is using current, accurate source material

2. Compliance: For regulated industries, you have an audit trail showing where each answer originated

The "Talk to Sales" Experience

AutoRFP requires you to schedule a demo and speak with their sales team before you can try the product. This is common in enterprise software, but it adds friction and delays your evaluation.

Velocibid offers a self-serve free trial. Sign up, upload your documents, and evaluate the platform on your own terms. If you have questions, we're here to help—but you're never required to sit through a sales pitch before you can see if the tool works for you.

When to Choose AutoRFP

AutoRFP may be the right choice if you're a funded startup with a dedicated sales operations team, you need specific integrations they offer, and budget isn't a primary concern.

When to Choose Velocibid

If you want powerful AI-generated proposals at a reasonable price, with unlimited team collaboration and no sales barriers, Velocibid delivers more value. Most teams save 80% or more compared to AutoRFP's pricing.