The Modern Alternative to DeepRFP

DeepRFP vs Velocibid: Security & Speed

DeepRFP has carved out a niche in the government contracting space with its security-focused approach. They understand the unique requirements of federal and defense contractors, and their platform reflects that specialization. However, for commercial teams and contractors who work across both public and private sectors, Velocibid often proves to be a more versatile choice.

Security Without Compromise

Let's be clear: Velocibid takes security seriously. We use enterprise-grade encryption (AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit), operate on SOC 2 compliant infrastructure, and maintain strict data isolation between customers. Your documents are never used to train AI models, and we support data residency requirements.

The difference is that we've achieved this security posture while maintaining a modern, consumer-grade user experience. Security and usability aren't mutually exclusive.

The Speed Factor

One area where Velocibid clearly excels is raw performance. Our streaming AI architecture begins generating answers immediately—you'll see the first response while the system is still processing later questions. This creates an experience that feels nearly instant, even on large RFPs.

DeepRFP users frequently mention waiting times as a frustration point. When you're working under deadline pressure, every minute counts.

Format Flexibility

Government RFPs come in all shapes and sizes. DeepRFP handles many of these well, but we've invested heavily in format versatility:

• Excel: Full support for complex multi-tab questionnaires, including those with merged cells and conditional formatting

• Word: Preserves original formatting when you export, so your response looks professional without manual cleanup

• PDF: Extracts questions accurately even from scanned documents

Our export engine is particularly notable. Many competitors struggle to maintain the original RFP's formatting when you export your completed response. Velocibid preserves the structure exactly, which matters when submissions have strict formatting requirements.

Self-Serve vs. Sales-Gated

DeepRFP requires you to engage with their sales team before accessing the platform. This is standard for government-focused vendors, but it adds delay to your evaluation process.

Velocibid offers a self-serve free trial. You can sign up, upload a sample RFP, and evaluate our AI's answer quality within minutes—no sales calls required. If you decide to proceed, you can subscribe instantly without negotiating contracts.

Integration Ecosystem

One area where DeepRFP's government focus shows is integrations. They've built deep connections to government-specific systems but fewer integrations with common commercial tools.

Velocibid connects with the platforms most teams use daily: Slack for notifications, Google Drive and SharePoint for document storage, and CRM integrations for opportunity tracking. Our open API enables custom workflows for teams with specific requirements.

When to Choose DeepRFP

If you're exclusively a federal contractor working with classified or highly sensitive government materials, DeepRFP's specialized focus may be the right fit. Their GovCloud support and defense-specific certifications address unique requirements.

When to Choose Velocibid

For commercial teams, hybrid contractors (gov + commercial), and organizations that value speed and modern UX alongside security, Velocibid offers better value. You get enterprise security without sacrificing usability.