Comparison
Consight targets enterprise GCs with hidden pricing and mandatory sales calls. ClearBids gives small and mid-size contractors the same bid leveling power at a fraction of the cost — with instant signup and transparent pricing.
| Feature | ClearBids | Consight |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $49/mo Starter, $79/mo Pro | Contact Sales (hidden) |
| Free trial | 14-day trial, no auto-charge | Demo required |
| Signup process | Self-serve, instant access | Sales call required |
| Bid comparison | Yes — ranked by value, not just price | Yes |
| Scope gap analysis | AI-powered — flags missing items with cost estimates | Yes |
| Outlier detection | MAD-based statistical analysis | Unknown (not public) |
| Target customer | 1-50 employee GCs ($1-50M/yr) | Enterprise GCs (100+ employees) |
| Bid submission links | Yes — send link, subs enter bids directly | Unknown |
| PDF & Excel export | Yes — branded, professional reports | Yes |
| AI cost estimation | Yes — estimates dollar cost of scope gaps by trade and location | Not available |
| Contract commitment | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | Annual contracts typical |
| Live demo | Yes — try before you sign up | Not available |
You shouldn't need a 45-minute sales call to find out what a tool costs — or if it even works for your size company
Enterprise tools are designed for 200-person firms with dedicated preconstruction departments, not owner-operators running 5 projects at once
Hidden pricing usually means $500-1,000/mo+ with annual commitments — overkill for a 10-person crew doing $5M/year
By the time you schedule a demo, sit through a pitch, negotiate pricing, and get onboarded, you could have already leveled 10 projects in ClearBids
Consight's feature set assumes you have an estimating team. ClearBids is built for the GC who does estimating, project management, and field work
Consight doesn't publish pricing — you have to talk to sales. ClearBids starts at $49/mo (less than one hour of estimator time) with a 14-day free trial and no auto-charge. Sign up in 2 minutes, level your first project in 5.
ClearBids is purpose-built for small and mid-size general contractors — not enterprise firms with dedicated preconstruction departments.
GCs with 1-50 employees doing $1M-$50M/year in revenue
Owner-operators who wear multiple hats — estimating, PM, field supervision
Companies bidding 2-10 projects per month across residential and commercial
Teams that need professional reports for owners without spending hours formatting
Contractors who want to try software today, not schedule a demo for next Thursday
View a fully leveled project report with ranked bids, scope gap analysis, and outlier detection. No account needed.
Yes. ClearBids offers the same core bid leveling features — bid comparison, scope gap analysis, outlier detection, and professional reports — at a fraction of the cost. ClearBids starts at $49/mo with transparent pricing and instant signup, while Consight requires sales calls and doesn't publish pricing. ClearBids also includes AI-powered scope gap cost estimation, which Consight does not offer.
Consight doesn't publish pricing — you have to contact their sales team to get a quote, which typically involves annual contracts. ClearBids publishes pricing openly: $49/mo for Starter (5 projects/month) or $79/mo for Pro (unlimited projects). Both plans include a 14-day free trial with no auto-charge. Annual plans are available at $39/mo and $69/mo.
Absolutely. ClearBids is fully self-serve — sign up, enter your bids, and generate your first leveled report in under 5 minutes. No sales call, no demo required, no credit card charged during the trial. You can also view a live demo report without signing up at all.
ClearBids includes AI-powered scope gap cost estimation that estimates the dollar cost of missing scope items based on your trade, location, and bid data. It also offers transparent monthly pricing (no annual lock-in), instant self-serve signup, public bid submission links for subcontractors, and a live demo you can try without creating an account.
Start your 14-day free trial and level your first project in minutes. You won't be auto-charged.