Pantera Tools
7.5#3 in construction bid management software$3.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | Pantera Tools | SmartBid |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Pantera says it began as a bootstrapped company in 2009. | SmartBid says it has served general contractors since 2006 and was acquired by ConstructConnect in 2018. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2006 |
| Integrations | The integrations page lists QuickBooks, Sage 100, Sage 300, and Acumatica. | The site lists integrations including Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, Dropbox, STACK, ConstructConnect Network, SmartInsight, ShareFile, and ConsensusDocs. |
| Prequalification | ProQual collects and verifies subcontractor documents, including bonding, references, trade licenses, business registrations, and minority certifications. | Users can prequalify subcontractors with ConsensusDocs 721 forms or a custom questionnaire builder. |
| Support | Pantera lists support by phone at (877) 219-9777 and email at [email protected]. | The site lists 24/7 customer service, live call support, training, and an online Help Center; some support packages are additional cost. |
Pantera Tools plans
- Project lead accessFree
- Project file access$3.99, paid once
- Unlimited Projects—
SmartBid plans
- Annual Standard LicensePriced on request
Pick Pantera Tools if…
Pantera Tools suits project owners, general contractors, and subcontractors coordinating construction work. General contractors handling invitations and bids may value its plan room, while teams managing field updates can use its mobile app.
Pick SmartBid if…
SmartBid suits general contractors managing bid invitations, subcontractor proposals, prequalification, and compliance records. It may also fit teams that need a shared plan room and mobile or API access.