Free Alternative to SamSearch
SamSearch Does Not Publicly List a Free Tier. Gov Contract Finder Does.
Get 5 searches/day, email alerts, and a browser extension at no cost. No credit card required.
The Problem with SamSearch Pricing
SamSearch: No Public Free Option
- No public self-serve free tier listed
- Starter, Pro, and Enterprise plans route to Book Demo
- No public free tier listed
- Public monthly pricing is not listed
SamSearch pricing: Demo-based Starter, Pro, and Enterprise plans with no public monthly price shown.
Gov Contract Finder: Demo-Guided Plan Details
- Professional plan details available by demo
- Email alerts for saved searches
- SAM.gov browser extension included
- Plan selection supported by our team
Gov Contract Finder plan details: Book a demo to review Professional and Max.
Gov Contract Finder Professional vs SamSearch Starter
How Gov Contract Finder plan details compare with a demo-based competitor plan
What You Get for Free with Gov Contract Finder
5 Searches/Day
Search 261,000+ federal contracts daily with filters for NAICS, agency, set-aside, and more.
Email Alerts
Get notified when new opportunities match your saved search criteria. Never miss a deadline.
Browser Extension
Save contracts directly from SAM.gov with one click. Check if you already saved an opportunity.
When to Upgrade to Professional
Professional covers core capture workflow. Here is when Max may make sense:
You Need Saved Searches
Professional gives you 5 saved searches and unlimited saved opportunities, which helps when you are tracking recurring opportunity criteria.
You Want Deadline Tracking
Professional adds calendar access so you can keep opportunity deadlines visible while you build your pipeline.
You Need Higher Volume
Max keeps the 1 user seat and raises daily searches for higher-volume capture work.
You Need Support
Professional adds officer search and priority support for contractors who need more help managing capture work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SamSearch have a free tier?
SamSearch does not publicly list a self-serve free tier. Its pricing page lists Starter, Pro, and Enterprise plans behind a book-a-demo workflow. If you need free official federal search, use SAM.gov. Gov Contract Finder is paid workflow software with current plan details available by demo.
What do I get with Gov Contract Finder Professional?
Gov Contract Finder Professional includes 5 searches per day, 5 saved searches, unlimited saved opportunities, calendar access, officer search, priority support, and access to 261,000+ federal contracts.
How does Gov Contract Finder Professional compare to SamSearch Starter?
Gov Contract Finder Professional includes saved search workflow, unlimited saved opportunities, calendar access, officer search, and priority support. Book a demo for current plan details. SamSearch Starter is demo-based and lists AI federal opportunity search, AI profiles, opportunity chat, opportunity insights, attachment summaries, scheduled search queries, Journey Hub, document chat, and chat support.
When should I choose Gov Contract Finder Max?
Choose Gov Contract Finder Max when you need AI bid assistant support, 500 daily searches, AI capability statement writing, and higher-volume capture workflow. Book a demo for current plan details.
Need More Than Self-Service?
Looking for:
- SLED coverage setup for your markets
- End-to-end workflow automation
- CRM/SharePoint/document integrations
- Dedicated implementation support
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