Comparison 2026
Tender software compared 2026
Six providers for finding public tenders, side by side. Pricing, AI features, data coverage, and industry focus - compared fairly so you can find the right tool.
What does this comparison cover?
The market for tender services ranges from established databases to young AI platforms. This comparison puts six of the most-mentioned providers side by side: auftrag.ai, DTAD, Vergabepilot, Patterno, Tendit, and ibau. We assess pricing transparency, trial options, AI-powered matching, data coverage, and industry focus. All details are based on publicly available information as of May 2026.
Comparison at a glance
The key criteria for all six providers side by side. For details on individual tools, see the linked head-to-head comparisons.
| Provider | Entry price | Free trial | AI matching | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| auftrag.ai | From EUR 49/month | 30 days, full | Yes, semantic | Cross-industry, DE-speaking |
| DTAD | On request | No | No | Cross-industry, DE |
| Vergabepilot | Free BASIC plan | BASIC free forever | Yes | Cross-industry, DE-speaking |
| Patterno | From EUR 99/month | Free start | Yes | Cross-industry, EU |
| Tendit | Around EUR 300/month | 8 weeks | Yes, profile-based | IT service providers |
| ibau | On request | No | No | Construction |
The providers in detail
auftrag.ai
Our toolAI-powered tender service with semantic relevance matching, real-time notifications, and automated requirement checklists. Cross-industry with a German-speaking focus and a transparent self-service start without a sales call.
- Entry price
- From EUR 49/month, cancel monthly, pricing publicly listed
- Free trial
- 30 days, full feature set, no credit card
- Best for
- SMBs and teams across all industries that want an affordable, modern tool with AI matching and predictable pricing.
DTAD
German tender database established for over 25 years, with deep historical coverage and personal enterprise support. A solid data base, but dated UX and no AI-powered matching.
- Entry price
- No public pricing, custom quote after consultation
- Free trial
- No self-service trial, onboarding via a sales call
- Best for
- Organisations that value a long-established database and personal support over modern AI features.
Vergabepilot
AI-powered tender service with a permanently free basic plan. Broad coverage of German procurement platforms including TED and bund.de, listed on OMR Reviews.
- Entry price
- Permanently free BASIC plan, paid team plans above it
- Free trial
- BASIC usable for free indefinitely
- Best for
- Beginners and small teams that want to start free and cover the German procurement landscape.
Patterno
AI-powered tender service with very broad EU-wide coverage across 2,000+ portals and additional AI-powered bid drafting via chat. Document analysis of a tender in around 30 seconds.
- Entry price
- From EUR 99/month, pricing publicly listed
- Free trial
- Free start, trial length not publicly stated
- Best for
- Companies that bid EU-wide and want to actively use AI-powered bid drafting.
Tendit
AI tender service specialised in IT service providers. Profile-based matching on skills, certificates, and references, automatic suitability checks, and a per-tender risk assessment.
- Entry price
- No public pricing, entry in the range of around EUR 300/month
- Free trial
- 8-week free trial
- Best for
- IT service providers with 5 to 100 employees that regularly bid on public IT procurements.
ibau
Established construction data service with a very large project database of over 1M tender records. Planned and past construction projects, bills of quantities, and tender award results, with keyword- and category-based search.
- Entry price
- No public pricing, custom quote after a presentation
- Free trial
- Free presentation, no self-service trial
- Best for
- Companies in construction and related trades that need deep project data and tender award results.
How to choose the right tool
By budget and pricing transparency
auftrag.ai and Patterno list their pricing publicly, and Vergabepilot offers a permanently free entry point. DTAD, Tendit, and ibau only quote after a conversation - plan for more lead time there.
By industry
For construction, ibau is strong with its large project database; for IT procurements, Tendit with profile-based matching. auftrag.ai, DTAD, Vergabepilot, and Patterno work cross-industry.
By region
Patterno covers the EU with 2,000+ portals. auftrag.ai and Vergabepilot focus on the German-speaking market, while DTAD and ibau focus primarily on Germany.
By AI features
auftrag.ai, Vergabepilot, Patterno, and Tendit rely on AI matching. Patterno additionally offers AI-powered bid drafting. DTAD and ibau work keyword- and category-based.
Frequently asked questions
- Which tender software is the cheapest?
- Vergabepilot offers a permanently free BASIC plan. Among the paid tools, auftrag.ai has the lowest publicly stated entry price at EUR 49/month, followed by Patterno from EUR 99/month. DTAD, Tendit, and ibau do not publish pricing.
- Which tool fits the construction industry?
- ibau is specialised in construction and offers over 1M tender records with planned and past construction projects, bills of quantities, and tender award results. Cross-industry tools like auftrag.ai also cover construction tenders, without the construction-specific data depth.
- Which tools offer AI matching?
- auftrag.ai, Vergabepilot, Patterno, and Tendit use AI to match tenders. DTAD and ibau rely on keyword- and category-based search.
- Which tool has the broadest coverage?
- Patterno states the broadest coverage with 2,000+ portals across DE, AT, and the EU. ibau has the largest construction database with over 1M tender records. auftrag.ai and Vergabepilot each cover 300+ procurement platforms with a German-speaking focus.
- Which tools can I try for free?
- auftrag.ai offers 30 days with the full feature set, Tendit an 8-week trial, and Vergabepilot a permanently free BASIC plan. DTAD and ibau do not offer a self-service trial and instead start with a conversation or a presentation.
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AI matching, real-time notifications, and requirement checklists from EUR 49/month. No credit card, no sales call - compare for yourself.
This comparison is based on publicly available information (as of May 2026). Third-party details are researched carefully but no guarantee is given for accuracy or completeness. All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.