CLEATUS
$39–$78 / user / month (annual billing)
CLEATUS describes tools for finding government opportunities and supporting capture and proposal workflows across federal, state, local, and defense markets.
Bottom Line
Both products support government-contracting workflows, but their published plans, coverage, and packaging differ. CLEATUS lists per-user prices billed annually; WinBidIQ publishes a $49 monthly plan and a $39 monthly equivalent when billed annually. Compare covered markets, seats, and the exact proposal features you need.
Feature Comparison
A dash means we could not confirm the feature from public product information.
| Feature | WinBidIQ | CLEATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Published entry price | $49/mo | $39/user/mo billed annually (DATA) |
| Free trial | 7-day trial listed by CLEATUS | |
| Federal opportunity discovery | ||
| State and local opportunity coverage | ||
| AI features | DATA + AI plan listed at $78/user/mo billed annually | |
| AI proposal drafting | ||
| Capability statement generator | ||
| Published monthly billing option | ||
| Per-user pricing |
— = Feature partially available or unclear from public documentation. Last verified May 2026.
Why choose WinBidIQ
- Full proposal drafting from opportunity data in one click
- Free capability statement generator for all NAICS codes
- Publishes a $49 monthly plan and a lower monthly equivalent for annual billing.
- Includes SAM.gov opportunity matching and proposal workflows.
- Provides a free capability statement tool; compare required features and limits across plans.
CLEATUS — points to compare
- CLEATUS prices its listed plans per user and bills the displayed $39/$78 rates annually.
- CLEATUS promotes federal, state, local, and defense coverage; compare required jurisdictions with the coverage available in each plan.
- Confirm specific proposal drafting and compliance features against the plan you would purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between WinBidIQ and CLEATUS?
CLEATUS lists federal, state, local, defense, opportunity, and proposal-related workflows. WinBidIQ focuses on SAM.gov opportunity matching and proposal workflows. Compare the coverage and features in the current vendor plans for your own bid process.
Which is better for an 8(a) or WOSB company?
Check how each product handles the specific set-aside types, eligibility details, and notices your company pursues. Public marketing pages do not establish that either tool guarantees eligibility or a compliant proposal.
Is CLEATUS more powerful than WinBidIQ?
That depends on the workflow, coverage, and plan you need. CLEATUS publishes DATA and DATA + AI tiers, while WinBidIQ lists its own monthly and annual plans. Compare features directly and validate important requirements with each vendor.
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