Bidsketch vs. CIS Configurator

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Bidsketch
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Bidsketch is a sales proposal automation software solution offered by Bidsketch.
$149
per month
CIS Configurator
Score 8.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
CIS Configurator is software that designed to help sales reps; re-sellers and customers create accurate quotes for custom products.
$6,000
5 users included
Pricing
BidsketchCIS Configurator
Editions & Modules
BidSketch
$149.00
per month
CIS Configurator - Cloud
$6,000
5 users included
CIS Configurator - On Premise
$16,500
5 users included
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BidsketchCIS Configurator
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$700 $60 per user (minimum 10 users)
Additional Details—Additional fees apply fro setup to On Premise and SaaS $750 Training - 16 hours is recommended $2,800 Integration's are additional, price on request First year fees paid in advance and then quarterly
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Features
BidsketchCIS Configurator
Proposal Creation & Organization
Comparison of Proposal Creation & Organization features of Product A and Product B
Bidsketch
5.0
3 Ratings
45% below category average
CIS Configurator
-
Ratings
Proposal branding5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Proposal templates5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Proposal content library updates5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Guided proposal creation5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Searchable proposal database5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Proposal Collaboration & Workflow
Comparison of Proposal Collaboration & Workflow features of Product A and Product B
Bidsketch
7.8
2 Ratings
3% below category average
CIS Configurator
-
Ratings
RFP management & response8.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Proposal collaboration & approval8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
User permissions/proposal editing controls8.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Sales proposal workflow7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
Proposal automation user interface7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
Proposal Delivery
Comparison of Proposal Delivery features of Product A and Product B
Bidsketch
5.4
3 Ratings
38% below category average
CIS Configurator
-
Ratings
Proposal distribution6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Interactive proposals5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Proposal content tracking5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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QuoteWerks
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Score 9.2 out of 10
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Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
QuoteWerks
QuoteWerks
Score 9.2 out of 10
QuoteWerks
QuoteWerks
Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Conga CPQ
Conga CPQ
Score 7.9 out of 10
Conga CPQ
Conga CPQ
Score 7.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
BidsketchCIS Configurator
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BidsketchCIS Configurator
Likelihood to Recommend
Bidsketch
I think Bidsketch would work well for any small business or freelancer looking for a low-cost, simple to use proposal software solution. It's quick and easy to set up and provides everything you need for more cases. If you're looking for something with more flexibility or features that Bidsketch does not offer then you may need to keep looking.
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CIS Configurator
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Pros
Bidsketch
  • Pre-written proposals for many scenarios.
  • Integrations with 3rd party apps.
  • Own domain for branding.
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CIS Configurator
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Cons
Bidsketch
  • REALLY PRICEY for a small business/freelancer that doesn't do a lot of proposals each month. Would be nice if they offered a per proposal pricing for the smaller guys.
  • Wish there was more customization of the design/layout to better fit in with branding.
  • Also would like to be able to mark a proposal private.
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CIS Configurator
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Usability
Bidsketch
I'd say Bidsketch is very easy to use. I don't think most people would have any problem getting comfortable with this software. I was able to get up and running very quickly. Their template library is a great resource to get a professional proposal up and out the door fast.
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CIS Configurator
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Support Rating
Bidsketch
Although I didn't need to reach out to support much, they seemed to do a very good job. I've also heard great things about the team through people I've talked to so I wouldn't expect anyone to run into issues with regards to their support. Their support definitely was not a factor in my ultimately not sticking with the product.
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CIS Configurator
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Alternatives Considered
Bidsketch
We used DocSend to track our outgoing proposals but after testing Bidsketch we never returned back. It is simply better suited for us as we send out tens of proposals every week and the professional output and management of proposals won us over.
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CIS Configurator
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Return on Investment
Bidsketch
  • The proposals do look professional (even if you can't fully customize to your brand) and make a great impression on the potential client.
  • The cost of Bidsketch is prohibitive if you don't do a lot of proposal writing on a regular basis.
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CIS Configurator
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ScreenShots

CIS Configurator Screenshots

Screenshot of Web enabled Configure Price QuoteScreenshot of Generate accurate item lists and BOM'sScreenshot of Create your product rules for guided sellingScreenshot of Quote edit screen for all users