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Same jobs. We text the ones that fit your trade.

SAM.gov is free, and you still hunt. Bid boards dump email. HigherGov already covers all 50 states as a dashboard. GovEdge texts the ones that fit certified trade shops. First matching alert is free. Then $199 a month.

SAM.gov
Free
You still miss bids
BidNet Direct
$100–$400/mo
Hidden per-city fees
GovWin
$1,500–$10k+/yr
Needs a bid analyst
HigherGov
From ~$295/yr
Wide coverage, dashboard-first
GovEdge
$199/mo
First alert free. Your trade. Your next move.

HigherGov already covers all 50 states and checks about as often as we do. We are not cheaper than that entry tier. GovEdge is a text on your phone, in plain English, for a trade shop — not another dashboard for a bid team.

Built for trades

SMS for trades

GovEdge

What you pay
First alert free, then $199/mo ($149/mo Founding 50)
How you hear
A text on your phone, plus email
Who it’s for
SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone trade shops
How fast
We check every 15 minutes. You bid first.
Commitment
First alert free. Then cancel in 1 click.

SAM.gov (DIY)

What you pay
Free (but you miss bids)
How you hear
Delayed, spammy email digests
Who it’s for
Anyone willing to hunt the site
How fast
Whenever you remember to check
Commitment
N/A

BidNet Direct

What you pay
$100–$400/mo + per-city fees
How you hear
Flooded inbox, duplicate alerts
Who it’s for
Broad, unfiltered bid lists
How fast
Daily batch email
Commitment
Per-city gatekeeping

GovWin

What you pay
$1,500–$10,000+/yr
How you hear
Desktop capture dashboard
Who it’s for
A dedicated BD / capture team
How fast
Built for long-cycle capture
Commitment
Annual contracts

HigherGov

What you pay
From about $295/yr, with a free trial
How you hear
Email + dashboard. All 50 states.
Who it’s for
General GovCon search, not trades
How fast
Polls federal + state about every 15 minutes
Commitment
Entry tier; annual options

Feature	SAM.gov (DIY)	BidNet Direct	GovWin	HigherGov	Built for trades SMS for trades GovEdge
What you pay	Free (but you miss bids)	$100–$400/mo + per-city fees	$1,500–$10,000+/yr	From about $295/yr, with a free trial	First alert free, then $199/mo ($149/mo Founding 50)
How you hear	Delayed, spammy email digests	Flooded inbox, duplicate alerts	Desktop capture dashboard	Email + dashboard. All 50 states.	A text on your phone, plus email
Who it’s for	Anyone willing to hunt the site	Broad, unfiltered bid lists	A dedicated BD / capture team	General GovCon search, not trades	SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone trade shops
How fast	Whenever you remember to check	Daily batch email	Built for long-cycle capture	Polls federal + state about every 15 minutes	We check every 15 minutes. You bid first.
Commitment	N/A	Per-city gatekeeping	Annual contracts	Entry tier; annual options	First alert free. Then cancel in 1 click.