Bidara
RFP Software Comparison

Bidara vs Loopio: The Modern Alternative

Same AI-powered proposal generation. 10x faster setup. 80% lower cost. See why teams are switching from Loopio to Bidara.

$499
Bidara starting price
vs $54K+/yr for Loopio
60 sec
Setup time
vs 8-12 weeks
0 hrs
Training required
vs 2-4 weeks

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Quick Comparison

How Bidara and Loopio stack up on the features that matter

Feature
Bidara
Bidara
Loopio
Starting Price
$499/month✓
$54,000+/year
Implementation Time
60 seconds✓
8-12 weeks
AI Approach
Learns from your documents✓
Template-based with AI assist
Training Required
None - intuitive UI✓
2-4 weeks typical
Free Trial
14 days, full access✓
Demo only
Best For
SMB to mid-market teams
Enterprise (50+ proposals/year)
Content Library
Auto-built from uploads✓
Manual creation required
Contract Length
Month-to-month available✓
Annual contracts typical
Key Advantage

60 Seconds vs 8-12 Weeks Implementation

Loopio requires extensive implementation: content library setup, template creation, workflow configuration, and team training. Most teams spend 2-3 months before generating their first proposal.

With Bidara, you sign up, upload your past proposals, and generate your first AI-powered response in under an hour. Our AI learns from your documents—no manual library building required.

Typical Implementation Timeline

Bidara
1 hour
Loopio
8-12 weeks

What You Skip with Bidara

  • Weeks of content library building
  • Template creation and configuration
  • Complex workflow setup
  • Team training sessions
  • IT integration projects
  • Change management planning
10x Cost Savings

$6,000/year vs $54,000+/year

Loopio's pricing starts around $54,000/year for small teams and scales to $140,000+ for larger organizations. Add implementation costs, training, and IT time—total first-year cost often exceeds $100K.

Bidara starts at $499/month ($5,988/year) with no implementation costs, no training required, and no hidden fees. Enterprise-quality AI proposal generation at a price that makes sense for growing teams.

Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)

Bidara
Bidara
Software (Professional)$11,988
Implementation$0
Training$0
Total$11,988
Loopio
Software (typical)$54,000+
Implementation$15,000+
Training & Setup$10,000+
Total$79,000+
Save $67,000+ in Year 1

with equivalent or better functionality

When to Choose Each Platform

An honest look at which solution fits different needs

Choose Bidara If...

  • You want to start generating proposals immediately
  • Budget is a consideration ($6K-12K vs $54K+)
  • You have past proposals to learn from
  • Your team doesn't have time for lengthy implementation
  • You value AI that learns your specific methodology
  • You're a SMB or mid-market company
  • You want month-to-month flexibility

Consider Loopio If...

  • You have 50+ concurrent users
  • You need deep Salesforce/CRM integrations today
  • You have 3+ months for implementation
  • Budget isn't a primary concern
  • You prefer template-based content management
  • You're an enterprise with complex approval workflows
  • You need extensive reporting and analytics

Transparent Pricing

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Starter

$499/month

For small teams

  • 10 AI-generated proposals/month
  • Up to 5 team members
  • Knowledge base (100 documents)Upload past proposals, case studies, and company docs to train the AI on your writing style and methodology
  • Qualification tracking & alertsAI automatically extracts certifications, insurance, and licenses from your documents. Get alerts before they expire so you never miss a bid.
  • Basic analytics
  • Email support (24-hour response)
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Professional

$999/month

For growing teams

  • 30 AI-generated proposals/month
  • Up to 10 team members
  • Knowledge base (500 documents)Upload past proposals, case studies, and company docs to train the AI on your writing style and methodology
  • Qualification tracking & alertsAI automatically extracts certifications, insurance, and licenses from your documents. Get alerts before they expire so you never miss a bid.
  • Advanced collaboration features
  • Priority email support (4-hour response)
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Enterprise

Custom

For large organizations

  • Unlimited AI-generated proposals
  • Unlimited team members
  • Unlimited knowledge baseUpload past proposals, case studies, and company docs to train the AI on your writing style and methodology
  • Qualification tracking & alertsAI automatically extracts certifications, insurance, and licenses from your documents. Get alerts before they expire so you never miss a bid.
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom integrations
  • SSO / SAML
  • Phone support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from Loopio to Bidara

Bidara offers a fundamentally different approach: instead of spending months building a content library, you upload your past proposals and start generating responses immediately. At $499-999/month vs Loopio's $54K+/year, Bidara delivers enterprise-quality AI at a fraction of the cost. Most teams see ROI within their first proposal.
Yes. Bidara's AI learns from your actual proposals—your methodology, your language, your formatting. This means it generates more accurate, on-brand responses than template-based systems. For technical industries like consulting, IT services, and engineering, our domain-specific AI understands the nuances of your field.
Many teams switch to Bidara to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. You can export your Loopio content and upload it to Bidara—our AI will learn from it immediately. Most teams run Bidara in parallel for a few proposals before fully transitioning.
Absolutely. Our Enterprise plan includes SSO, advanced security, custom integrations, and dedicated success managers. The difference is you don't need enterprise complexity just to get started. Small teams and enterprise teams alike benefit from our AI-first approach.
Bidara's AI generates first drafts by learning from your best proposals, not generic templates. This means responses match your voice and methodology from day one. Our users report spending 80% less time editing AI outputs compared to template-based alternatives.
Bidara: Sign up, upload documents, generate proposals—all in under an hour. Loopio typically requires 8-12 weeks for implementation, content library setup, and team training. With Bidara, you're productive from day one.

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