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OppBeacon vs GovTribe: daily SAM.gov matches without a $1,900 seat
GovTribe is $1,900 per seat per year. OppBeacon is free or $29/month for what most small contractors need first: today's SAM.gov bids that fit, with a cited bid/no-bid.
Pick your industry and state. No UEI, no password, no card.
SAM.gov title: CON | Z2DA | REPLACE CHILLER 1 B104 | 580-24-111 | SOLICITATION
OppBeacon: Replace chiller 1 B104
In our data on Nov 4, 2026: 12,552 open SAM.gov notices, 3,721 set aside for small or certified businesses, 4,179 due within 7 days.
Side by side
| OppBeacon | GovTribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan · Solo $29/mo ($278/yr) · 14-day trial, no card | GovTribe $1,900/seat/year; Pro $2,100/seat/year; lower per-seat prices for 2+ seats |
| Free option | Free plan (3 AI analyses a month) | 7-day free trial, no card |
| Coverage | Federal: SAM.gov contract opportunities, award notices, DHS and GSA forecasts | Federal, state and local opportunities; eBuy and contract-vehicle opportunities on Pro |
| AI | AI bid/no-bid on the solicitation files, each answer cited to file and page, plus a list of files it could not read | GovTribe AI with 5,000 AI credits per seat per year (10,000 on Pro) |
| Readable titles | Plain-English title on every notice (codes like "Z1DA--" and solicitation numbers removed) | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Who can bid | "Who can bid" in plain words on every notice (e.g. "Service-disabled veteran-owned only") | Saved-search filters |
| Follow one notice | "Track this bid": type your email on any notice, get amendment, deadline and award alerts | Unlimited saved searches and active pursuits |
GovTribe details are from its public pages, checked Nov 4, 2026. Prices change; check the source links below.
Where GovTribe is the better pick
- Broader coverage (state and local, eBuy on Pro), contact search and contact groups, Zapier and Unanet integrations.
- A mature pipeline tool for BD teams, with support and training at 5+ seats.
Choose GovTribe if: You run a BD team, need contacts and state and local bids, and the per-seat price is easy to justify.
Choose OppBeacon if: You are one to five people bidding federal work and want the daily shortlist and a cited bid/no-bid without an annual seat.
FAQ
How much does GovTribe cost?
GovTribe's pricing page lists $1,900 per seat per year for GovTribe and $2,100 for GovTribe Pro, billed annually, with lower per-seat prices for 2 or more seats (checked 2026-11-04).
Does GovTribe have a free trial?
Yes, its pricing page offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card.
Is OppBeacon monthly?
Yes. Solo is $29/month, cancel any time, or $278/year. There is also a free plan and a 14-day Solo trial without a card.
Does OppBeacon cover state and local bids?
Not today. It covers federal SAM.gov contract opportunities, award notices and DHS and GSA forecasts.
Sources
- GovTribe — Plans and Pricing (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- OppBeacon — Pricing (checked Nov 4, 2026)
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