--- title: "PlanetBids Software Reviews, Demo & Pricing - 2026" description: "Review of PlanetBids Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs." source_url: "https://www.softwareadvice.com/rfp/planetbids-profile/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- [Home](https://www.softwareadvice.com/) / [Insurance Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/insurance/) / PlanetBids Software Advice offers objective insights based on verified user reviews and independent product and market research. When our advisors match you to a software provider, we may earn a referral fee. Overview [Reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/rfp/planetbids-profile/reviews/)[Alternatives](https://www.softwareadvice.com/rfp/planetbids-profile/alternatives/) # PlanetBids Review Wondering if PlanetBids is right for your organization? Our Insurance Software selection experts can help you in 15 minutes or less. On this page - Overview - User Interface - Popular Alternatives - Pricing and Plans - Features - User Reviews ## Overview PlanetBids 4.5 [(20)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/rfp/planetbids-profile/reviews/) Pricing Pricing available upon request ### About PlanetBids Co-founded in 2000 by husband and wife Alan and Arpie Zavian, PlanetBids, Inc. is a software development company with a mission to provide web-based procurement solutions to help procurement professionals in the public, private, education and non-profit sectors streamline entire processes and connect with their suppliers more efficiently and cost effectively. Hailing from the ranks of the procurement profession, PlanetBids' team of professionals brings decades of expertise in eProcurement and delivers the highest level of customer support to clients and their vendors before, during, and after implementation. All our staff are U.S.-based to assist clients nationwide. PlanetBids serves a variety of agencies, transportation, ports, water districts, cities, counties, airports, universities, K-12, ports, construction contractors and countless other categories. Our clients can share information and collaborate within the system, saving procurement staff time and money. The PB System™ consists of 8 modules that streamline procurement processes and keep agencies compliant and up to date in task management. Information is easily uploaded to and downloaded from the PB System™ by li... censed account holders. The Vendor Management Module is extremely powerful and intuitive for all Agency and Vendor Users. The vendor online registration form is configured during the implementation process to ensure that all pertinent and mandatory vendor-related questions are included. The Bid Management Module also is extremely powerful, intuitive, and configurable to allow the Agency User to create, manage and award bids online. Working with Vendor Management, the two modules give Agency Users control over: • Bid document management and distribution • E-commerce enabled for online purchase of documents • Prospective bidders list (i.e., plan holders list) • Automatic addendum notification and acknowledgments • Custom email messaging • RSVP pre-bid meeting management • Online Q&A management • Complex and secure eBidding • eBonds • Split and lump sum awards • Robust reporting, summaries/totals, analysis, charts, audit trails • Bid specification library • Bid Calendar The PB System™ Evaluation module optional feature allows an Agency to create and manage the entire evaluation process online in an interactive manner, thereby replacing the in-person evaluations that take place in meeting rooms. The Agency can assign an unlimited number of evaluators to the project and control what information is released to them. Evaluators do not need a license and can be employees of the Agency. The Insurance Certificate Management with My Insurance enables risk managers, procurement, public works, and contract administrators to maintain, ensure and retrieve up-to-date, relevant information regarding vendors' or contractors' insurance certificates, including Producers/Brokers contact information and Insurer’s ratings. The Contract Management suite can be set up to function independently or seamlessly paired with the Vendor and Bid Management and Insurance Certificate Management modules. The result is that information does not have to be re-entered as the bid moves through the various processes. Procurement teams can retrieve up-to-date information regarding contracts, significantly reducing the time it takes to search through endless contracts. Emergency Operations enables Agency users to find emergency suppliers/service providers registered directly with the Agency or with any/all PlanetBids agencies in collaboration mode. The Business Certification module can be deployed to manage diversity certifications (ex: SBE), collect Agency documents (ex: W-9), and multiple pre-qualifications for construction. The process enables vendors to complete and submit the Agency configured form(s). Automation is a key convenience offered by PB System™. The Contract and Insurance Modules can be set up to send out expiration notices; DocuSign is an integrated component. Wondering if PlanetBids is right for your organization? Our Insurance Software selection experts can help you in 15 minutes or less. ## PlanetBids User Interface ## Popular PlanetBids Alternatives Main Product PlanetBids 4.5 [(20)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/rfp/planetbids-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.35Ease of use - 4.26Value for money - 4.65Customer support - 4.25Functionality Pricing Available upon request Get Price Alternative Product [PlanHub](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/planhub-profile/) 4.4 [(480)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/planhub-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.43Ease of use - 4.21Value for money - 4.41Customer support - 4.17Functionality Pricing Starting at $91.00 per month Get Price Alternative Product [Contractor Foreman](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/contractor-foreman-profile/) 4.5 [(835)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/contractor-foreman-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.29Ease of use - 4.62Value for money - 4.51Customer support - 4.40Functionality Pricing Starting at $49.00 per month Get Price Alternative Product [ConWize](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/conwize-profile/) 4.9 [(45)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/conwize-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.98Ease of use - 4.79Value for money - 5.0Customer support - 4.91Functionality Pricing Available upon request Get Price Alternative Product [Sage Construction Suite](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/185440-Sage-Construction-Suite/) 4.0 [(1061)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/185440-Sage-Construction-Suite/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 3.70Ease of use - 3.67Value for money - 3.90Customer support - 3.94Functionality Pricing Available upon request Get Price Alternative Product [Procore](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/procore-profile/) 4.5 [(2673)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/procore-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.36Ease of use - 4.13Value for money - 4.53Customer support - 4.33Functionality Pricing Available upon request Get Price ## PlanetBids Pricing and Plans Starting price: Connect with an advisor for pricing Free Trial Free Version Confused about pricing? 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Get a personalized pricing breakdown tailored to your specific needs—no guesswork, no generic estimates. ## PlanetBids Features - Popular features found in Insurance Activity Tracking Audit Trail Contact Management Document Management Insurance Rating Policy Management Quotes/Estimates Self Service Portal Workflow Management - More features of PlanetBids Access Controls/Permissions Activity Dashboard Alerts/Notifications Approval Process Control Bid Management Collaboration Tools Compliance Management Content Library Contract/License Management Contractor Database Customizable Reports Customizable Templates Data Import/Export Document Review Document Storage Document Templates Due Date Tracking Electronic Signature Forms Management Inventory Management Multiple User Accounts Procurement Management Qualification Tracking Real-Time Analytics Real-Time Data Real-Time Reporting Reminders Reporting & Statistics Requisition Management RFP Management Search/Filter Spend Analysis Status Tracking Subcontractor Management Supplier Management Supplier Web Portal Task Management Team Collaboration Template Management Templates Vendor Management ## PlanetBids User Reviews Overall Rating 4.5 Ratings Breakdown 5 70% 4 15% 3 10% 2 0% 1 5% Secondary Ratings Ease of Use 4.3 Value for money 4.3 Customer support 4.7 Functionality 4.3 VR Verified Reviewer Government Administration 51-200 employees Used daily for less than 12 months Review source Reviewed August 2024 Simple, Effective Bidding Tool for Municipalities 4 Functional and easy to use but lacks functions that advanced users may be looking for Ratings Breakdown 5 Ease of use 3 Value for money 3 Customer support 2 Functionality Pros: Entirely web-based interface that is easy to use without needing significant training Cons: Lack of customisation options for landing pages, bid structure, etc. Read More NG Neil G. Verified reviewer Education Management 1001-5000 employees Used daily for more than 2 years Review source Reviewed August 2024 Director of Contracts and Purchasing 5 I've used PlanetBids for about seven years. I used another program in between those years and found PlanetBids to provide the best value. Ratings Breakdown 5 Ease of use 4 Value for money 5 Customer support 5 Functionality Pros: Ease of Use. Vendor Outreach. Comprehensive Program. Cons: No cons that I have experienced. Any recommended improvements, PlanetBids has been receptive in considering them. Read More PS Paul S. Verified reviewer Education Management 51-200 employees Used daily for more than 2 years Review source Reviewed October 2021 Value 3 Procurement automation. Ratings Breakdown 3 Ease of use 3 Value for money 3 Customer support 3 Functionality Pros: The price is reasonable and adds value for our department. Cons: Not user friendly / intuitive, Needs hands son training. Reasons for choosing PlanetBids Price Vendor Response Thank you for your review. Providing value has been part of the PlanetBids mission since the company started in 2000. With increased outreach, there is greater competition, resulting in better pricing by an average of 312%, not to mention the time savings for staff. The PlanetBids PB System strives to make the system as user friendly and intuitive as possible. However, we understand that there are times when additional instruction may be needed. PlanetBids Customer Service staff is available to guide our clients or to schedule one-on-one training. We also offer monthly free webinars, including "Inside Scoop" and others to assist clients in getting the full benefit of the many features the PB System provides. Replied October 2021 Read More JH Jennifer H. Verified reviewer Government Administration 201-500 employees Used daily for more than 2 years Review source Reviewed July 2023 City of Norwalk 5 I have used PlanetBids in multiple agencies and have found its utility to be an essential part of daily operations. It is easy to use, track, and manage. Ratings Breakdown 5 Ease of use 5 Value for money 5 Customer support 5 Functionality Pros: I like the ability to consolidate all procurement activities onto one platform so that both staff and the public have access to all purchasing activities in one central location. Cons: I do not like the fact that we are unable to set a release date on the system. For example, if I need a solicitation released on a day that I am unable to post it myself, it would be convenient to have that as an option, especially for our day-to-day smaller solicitations. Vendor Response Thank you for your review, we take great pride in the ease of use of the PB System. It's flexibility and diverse modules help procurement and public works teams streamline the process effortlessly. With the ability to access the system from any remote device you can easily manage your projects from home or on vacation. Replied July 2023 Read More BC Brian C. Verified reviewer Construction 501-1000 employees Used weekly for more than 2 years Review source Reviewed October 2021 A well developed application 5 We try to reach more contractors with PlanetBids because the system is widely used by the contracting community. We were also trying to minimize the occurrence of bid protest due to clerical errors. PlanetBids has helped us achieve both of our goals. Ratings Breakdown 5 Ease of use 5 Value for money 5 Customer support 5 Functionality Pros: The online bid submittal process is the most impactful feature of the application. We previously used a system that advertised bids online but received hard copy bid documents. Planetbids helps eliminate the clerical errors in the bid tabulation, which is a major contributing factor in bid protests. Cons: The numbering system in the Q&A response should be more flexible. When issuing batch responses, the user does not know the question number until the system assign them, therefore, make it difficult to reference a similar answer to the question. Reasons for choosing PlanetBids We chose Planetbids for its ease of use and its wide adoption with the contracting community. Reasons for switching to PlanetBids We wanted to use the online bid submittal feature. Vendor Response We were thrilled that the PlanetBids PB System has helped your agency achieve its goals! Since 2000, PlanetBids' focus has been to assist government procurement and public works professionals in taking their roles from tactical to strategic by automating and streamlining processes. Our extensive vendor database enables agencies to increase outreach and receive more responsive submissions. Clients like yourself benefit from reducing or eliminating bid protests and errors by using our built-in controls and auditing features. Our advanced line-item bid tabulation report makes it easy for clients to compare pricing at a glance. PlanetBids has a strong reputation within the Vendor community, and many have referred the PB System to government agencies because of its ease of use compared to other e-procurement solutions. We appreciate your feedback. PlanetBids uses feedback and suggestions to continually enhancement our PB System. Replied October 2021 Read More DF Denise F. Verified reviewer Government Administration 501-1000 employees Used daily for more than 2 years Review source Reviewed August 2021 Planet Bids is excellent for Public Procurement and Contract Management 5 Ratings Breakdown 4 Ease of use 5 Value for money 5 Customer support 5 Functionality Pros: Planet Bids is easy to use for both my staff and for suppliers. We have often had suppliers tell us that Planet Bid's customer service is excellent. We too always receive a quick response if we have questions, comments or need assistance. I really like that they ask clients for feedback and use that feedback to make improvements. Cons: I can't think of any cons, I think Planet Bids has potential that I haven't yet learned in the last three years. Vendor Response Thank you for taking the time to leave your fantastic review! As you commented, we take feedback very seriously. We make it a point to listen to our clients, their vendors and keep abreast of changes in the public procurement arena. Our goal is to provide our clients with the tools to be AGILE and meet current and future needs. Replied August 2021 Read More JM Jose M. Verified reviewer Government Administration 51-200 employees Used daily for more than 2 years Review source Reviewed October 2021 Great software! 5 Really enjoy working with this software and the customer support is excellent as well. Ratings Breakdown 5 Ease of use 5 Value for money 5 Customer support 5 Functionality Pros: Software is user friendly and fairly easy to manage all of our agency's bids. Cons: Nothing comes to mind on what can be improved. Vendor Response Thank you for taking the time to leave such an excellent review! We strive to make the PB System the ultimate tool to manage all types of solicitations from Quote to Proposals, including construction. With government procurement experience, our support staff understands the importance of responding quickly. We appreciate your business. Replied October 2021 Read More JC Jeanette C. Verified reviewer Government Administration 51-200 employees Used weekly for more than 2 years Reviewed February 2022 Best company-they really listen to the end user 5 As I have said the best company I have ever worked with. The fact that they emphasize customer service and actually do value their customers says it all. From the owners to the receptionist, I can tell that they feel and think that every customer is important no matter the size. Ratings Breakdown 5 Ease of use 5 Value for money 5 Customer support 5 Functionality Pros: The product is easy to use and the staff at PlanetBids are so helpful. Customer Service is the best I have ever experienced. Not only to listen but they also implement ideas from the end-users! Cons: There is nothing to date that I dislike about this software. Vendor Response Thank you for your comment "the best company I have ever worked with" and "they also implement ideas from the end-users!" We understand the importance of providing outstanding customer services to our clients and business partners. PlanetBids' mission is to be your best business partner. Our client support team has extensive personal experience working in public procurement and understands the importance of timely responses and the need to actively listen and implement your suggestions to meet the changing needs of public agencies. Replied March 2022 Read More JS Jizelle S. Verified reviewer Government Administration 51-200 employees Used daily for more than 2 years Review source Reviewed August 2024 Purchasing Manager 5 Great. Some changes can be made. It would be nice to see all the City bids not just the ones I post. I have to make that change everytime I log in. It would be nice if all bids were automatically sent to trade journals. It would be nice if all bids categories were set. Ratings Breakdown 5 Ease of use 5 Value for money 5 Customer support 5 Functionality Pros: Easy to use for the most part. User friendly. Cons: There are a few areas that require too many steps. Read More DD Denelle D. Verified reviewer Government Administration 1001-5000 employees Used weekly for more than 2 years Review source Reviewed October 2021 Planet Bids review 4 Great experience thus far. Had some feedback with staff in regard to electronic evaluations and not wanting to use a sliding scale, staff want to give the exact score instead of having to give a lower/higher score based on a sliding scale. Working off a sliding scale has the potential for causing many proposals having to go through an interview process due to the score given when otherwise it would not have to. Ratings Breakdown 3 Ease of use 5 Customer support 3 Functionality Pros: easy to use once you know what to do. I like that the reports can be put into an excel file for easy access to share out with our departments. Cons: improvement on the scoring section allowing users to input their actual score not on a sliding scale. I feel there are so many things our agency are not using since we do not know what all the possibilities are. Id like to see 3-5 minute how-to videos, i have attended some of the monthly trainings and there is so much information for me to retain, smaller chunks would be nice. Reasons for choosing PlanetBids the electronic option, Reasons for switching to PlanetBids wanting the option for electronic submittals and electronic review for evaluation team Vendor Response Thank you for your review and feedback. The PB System provides many valuable comprehensive reports throughout each module in various formats. PlanetBids takes feedback very seriously and thanks to clients like yourself, our team is developing additional scoring tools to provide flexibility and options when evaluating. We are happy that your experience has been great. We appreciate your business. Replied October 2021 Read More Showing 1 - 10 of 20 Reviews [See All Reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/rfp/planetbids-profile/reviews/) ## Other Top Recommended Insurance Software [EZLynx](https://www.softwareadvice.com/insurance/ezlynx-profile/) **3.7** (75) Recently recommended **7** times [Jenesis Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/insurance/jenesis-agency-management-profile/) **4.7** (284) Recently recommended **5** times [Bitrix24](https://www.softwareadvice.com/nonprofit/bitrix24-profile/) **4.2** (1000) Recently recommended **0** times [EngageBay CRM](https://www.softwareadvice.com/crm/engagebay-profile/) **4.6** (909) Recently recommended **0** times Stuck Between Options? 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