--- description: Review of SmartBid Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SmartBid | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Software for Mac](/directory/3831/mac/software) > [SmartBid](/software/184552/smartbid) # SmartBid Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/184552/smartbid Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/184552/smartbid?page=2) > SmartBid is an online construction bid software designed for general and prime contractors to manage subcontractor data, prequalify subcontractors, share project documents and send invitations to bid. As a web-based system, all communications, files, project and subcontractor data are stored in a secure online portal. Approved users can access their data at any time, from any location via a web browser or the SmartBid mobile app available for iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices. Users can tap into their private sub-database and filter for qualified subs or access the integrated ConstructConnect subcontractor network and SmartInsight construction network to select the most qualified subs to invite to bid on every project. SmartBid features exclusive integrations with Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, STACK Estimating and Takeoff, Dropbox, ConstructConnect Subcontractor Network, SmartInsight Construction Network and others. SmartBid also offers a full suite of add-ons to help maximize results with the bid management platform, such as Premium Support, Contact Database Management, Project Leads, Sub Prequalification, Sub Compliance and more. SmartBid is designed for any size general contractor, prime contractor or design/build firm. SmartBid also offers optional Spanish and French subcontractor portals. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 66 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 66 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ConstructConnect - **Location**: Cincinnati, US - **Founded**: 1988 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$600.00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact SmartBid for detailed pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Bid Management - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Compliance Management - Contractor Database - Contractor Management - Customisable Reports - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Document Storage - File Sharing - Project Management - Proposal Management - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting & Statistics - Subcontractor Management - Takeoff - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (7 total) - Box - Egnyte - Google Drive - Microsoft SharePoint - OneDrive - Procore - STACK ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3831/mac/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3831/mac/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3765/subcontractor-software/software) - [Construction Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1722/best-apps/software) - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4133/construction/software) - [Construction Bid Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/46/bid-management-systems/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Great reporting, exporting, and sending single or mass emails. Updates for bids or just company reports. > > **Cons**: There are so many features, sometimes users can double up information. It's better to keep track of what users can modify specific items within each company. It's easy to have multiple entries of the same company. So user monitoring is key. > > My experience with Smartbid could not be better. We use the program everyday, and update as much as necessary. It is highly recommended in my opinion. ----- ### "SmartBid Simplifies Subcontractor Communication and Bid Tracking" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *14 March 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about SmartBid is how effectively it streamlines the bid management process. It makes it easy to distribute invitations to bid, track subcontractor responses, and manage all bid-related communication in one centralized platform. The platform also supports broader construction and project management workflows by helping teams stay organized throughout the preconstruction phase. The scheduling and cost management visibility during bidding helps ensure better planning and more accurate estimates. Another advantage is the relatively manageable learning curve, as the interface is straightforward for both general contractors and subcontractors. In terms of value for money, it provides solid functionality for managing bids and subcontractor communication efficiently. Additionally, the customer support team is responsive and helpful when assistance is needed, which makes onboarding and day-to-day use smoother. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about SmartBid is that some features can feel a bit limited when managing larger or more complex projects. While the platform works well for bid management, certain aspects of project management and scheduling integration could be more robust. There can also be a slight learning curve for new users when first setting up bid packages and subcontractor lists. In addition, some reporting and cost management visibility could be improved to provide deeper insights during the bidding process. While customer support is generally helpful, response times can occasionally vary depending on the issue. > > My overall experience with SmartBid has been positive, particularly during the preconstruction and bidding phases of projects. The platform helps streamline bid management by allowing teams to easily send invitations to bid, track subcontractor responses, and manage communication in one centralized system. It also supports broader construction and project management workflows by keeping bid documents, subcontractor lists, and project information organized. The system provides helpful visibility into scheduling and cost considerations during the bidding process, which can improve planning and decision-making. While there can be a slight learning curve for new users and some features could be expanded further, the platform still delivers solid value for money. Overall, SmartBid is a reliable tool that improves efficiency and collaboration between general contractors and subcontractors during the bidding process. ----- ### "There are more affordable options" — 3.0/5 > **Todd** | *28 August 2017* | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: I do like the way a project is created and the publishing features. I do feel that it was advantageous in the way we were able to take a project that we were going to bid and get the information out to the trades > > **Cons**: I hated the fact that their database is so out of date. Many times our bid invite was going out to the wrong person or that person was no longer with the company. The software needs some form of check and balance to ensure that the information is accurate and that companies are keeping thier information correct. > > It did get us out in touch with the trades, but the coverage was week. ----- ### "Smartbid- Great for general contractors\!" — 4.0/5 > **Rachel** | *19 March 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy that smartbid streamlines the bidding process in construction. It allows you to upload drawings \& specifications, as well as selecting trades to solicit to easily. Most bidding softwares are too complex for small subcontractors to understand and easily access documents. Smartbid offers ease of use for these subcontractors as well as allowing subcontractors to benefit the way the general contractor is. Having the availability to create takeoffs in Smartbid for the subcontractors you invite is so important. > > **Cons**: The only thing I struggle with for Smartbid is the options to having subcontractors change their information within the program. We would like to see that subcontractors can update their license information as well as contacts for their company. Hopefully changes will be made in the future to allow these features to be utilized. > > The benefits included are ease of access, multi user capability, subcontractor functions, and the blast emailing projects out to get the project to as many subcontractors as possible. We like the fact that it is cost efficient and allows our subcontractor pool to benefit from the program as well. You can also import public data agency information that includes new subcontractors. ----- ### Review — 5.0/5 > **Hank** | *3 September 2011* > > JE Dunn Construction is an ENR top 20 General Contractor with offices from Charlotte, NC to Seattle, WA. We have been using SmartBidNet nationally since March of 2010 and regionally in the Southeast for another year prior to that. Before using SmartBidNet, we used iSqFt for several years and several other systems including Pipeline and BidFax. SmartBidNet is the right bid management software package for our organization for a multitude of reasons, several of which are: - Flexibility and customization of the system set-up - SmartBidNet's commitment to adopting current technologies - Ease of use for subcontractors The SmartBidNet system can be configured to accommodate firms ranging in size from only a couple of users to the largest multi-divisional, multi-office organizations. We currently have a total of 431 users across 20 different offices. SmartBidNet allows us to configure our system so that we can group our internal users, projects, and subcontractors by office and our offices by regions so that we can tailor the access of our users to fit what those users should be working on. We can limit or allow access to projects and subcontractor records by user, by proficiency, by office, by region, or by function (preconstruction, operations, accounting, HR, etc.). As an administrator, this flexibility is invaluable and crucial in maintaining security and accuracy of our information. The directors at SmartBidNet have adopted a shrewd practice of releasing new versions of their software about once a month. All subscribers to the system automatically get these new releases by virtue of the system being web-based. In these releases, SmartBidNet will implement (usually) small changes. Users benefit from this methodology by not having to go through extensive training following the typical 'Major Product Release' pattern of most software vendors. This method also allows SmartBidNet to run a continually changing list of product development activities and can more quickly adapt to incorporate newer technologies into their system. This has been particularly important to us as an organization as we have begun to integrate our custom in-house software applications with SmartBidNet in various ways. SmartBidNet offers a refreshingly open policy of allowing our internal systems to push or pull information directly to / from the SmartBidNet system, commenting to us at one point, "It's your data, you can do whatever you want with it". The last item I want to highlight speaks for itself. SmartBidNet leads the industry in ease of access and ease of use for subcontractors. One button access of project information was pioneered by SmartBidNet. Their commitment to a simple subcontractor interface is second to none. SmartBidNet has allowed us to pull together all of the offices for our entire company into a cohesive, well-organized, properly restricted system for the first time ever. This has allowed us to capitalize on many of the synergies that a multi-office general contractor should have in regards to shared resources and shared contacts. It has been a major improvement over previous systems. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/184552/smartbid?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/184552/smartbid) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data