Downtobid
AI bidding software that reads plans and sends personalized bid invites.
About Downtobid
Downtobid is AI construction bidding software for commercial projects that automates bid package creation and management. Its AI reads PDF construction plans, identifies trade scopes, and generates scope notes, then sends personalized invitations to bid from the general contractor's own email domain. GCs get real-time bid tracking and coverage monitoring plus a searchable subcontractor network with verified contacts, while subcontractors get a centralized bid board with calendar deadlines, team assignments, and free planroom access. The company positions itself as a faster-setup, transparently priced alternative to BuildingConnected, iSqFt, PlanHub, and SmartBid.
✓ Pros
✓Transparent published pricing, unusual in the bid-management space
✓AI parses plans into trade scopes, cutting ITB setup to minutes
✓Free planroom access for subcontractors
✓Invites sent from your own email domain improve response rates
✗ Cons
✗Newer entrant with a smaller network than incumbents like BuildingConnected or PlanHub
✗Focused on bidding; no takeoff or broader project management tools
Who This Is For
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Downtobid Features
✦ AI Plan Reading
Reads PDF plans, detects trade packages, and drafts scope notes automatically.
✦ Personalized ITBs
Sends individualized bid invitations from your company's own email domain.
✦ Subcontractor Discovery
Finds relevant local subcontractors with verified contact information.
✦ Coverage Monitoring
Real-time tracking of responses and bid coverage by trade.
✦ Sub Bid Board
Centralized board of invitations and deadlines with calendar view and team assignments for subcontractors.
Downtobid Pricing
Last verified 2026-08
General Contractors
$149/month per organization
AI bid package creation, personalized ITBs, bid tracking.
Subcontractors - Leads
$119/month
Lead access for subcontractors.
Subcontractors - Full Bid Management
$299/month
Full bid board and bid management for subcontractors.
Downtobid FAQ
How much does Downtobid cost?
Downtobid pricing starts at $119/month. A free trial is available. A free tier is available.
Who is Downtobid for?
Downtobid is built for General Contractors, Estimators, Preconstruction Teams, Subcontractors, working with commercial properties.
What are alternatives to Downtobid?
Popular construction & development alternatives include Architecture Helper, Honest Buildings, iSqFt.
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