Honest comparison · July 2026
AskTender vs BidHits: keyword search engine or conversational AI?
BidHits and AskTender both help Australian businesses find government tenders using AI. BidHits is a search engine with smart keyword matching; AskTender is a live data feed inside your AI assistant. Here's how they compare.
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What is BidHits?
BidHits Australia (au.bidhits.com) is an AI-powered government tender search platform. It monitors Commonwealth, state and council portals daily, delivers matched tenders via email alerts on your schedule, and offers features like map-view browsing, favourites, private notes and an API for integration. It emphasises AI-driven keyword expansion — Smart Search goes beyond exact keyword matches to surface relevant opportunities you might have missed.
Side by side
| Feature | BidHits | AskTender |
|---|---|---|
| Search approach | AI keyword expansion (Smart Search) beyond exact matches | Plain-English questions to your AI — no keywords to configure |
| Coverage | Commonwealth, state/territory and local council portals | All 8 government jurisdictions we ingest (SA not yet covered) |
| Delivery | Email alerts on configurable schedule | Live inside ChatGPT and Claude within 15 minutes |
| Map view | Yes — geographic tender visualization | No map view — location-based search via plain-English questions |
| API access | Yes — JSON/XML API for CRM and BI integration | Yes — full developer API plus MCP for AI assistants |
| Pricing | Subscription-based (check vendor for current pricing) | Flat 99/mo, first 25 requests free |
| Free option | 14-day free trial | 25 free requests per month, no credit card |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of July 2026. Contact us for corrections.
Which should you pick?
When BidHits fits
Pick BidHits if you prefer a traditional search-and-alert model with keyword-based matching, want a map view of opportunities by location, or need API access for CRM integration alongside a dashboard you browse independently.
When AskTender fits
Pick AskTender if you'd rather ask your AI in plain English than configure keywords, want analysis and bid drafting in the same conversation as search, and prefer a flat monthly price with no trial expiry.
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Frequently asked questions
Does BidHits use AI differently than AskTender?+
BidHits uses AI for keyword expansion — broadening your search terms to catch relevant tenders you might miss with exact matches. AskTender uses AI as the entire interface — you ask questions in plain English and your AI searches, analyses and drafts using live data.
Which has better coverage?+
Both cover Commonwealth, state and council portals. Coverage overlap is substantial for government tenders. Compare current portal lists with each vendor for your specific needs.
Does BidHits work inside ChatGPT?+
BidHits is a standalone web platform with its own API. AskTender is designed specifically to work inside ChatGPT, Claude and MCP-capable AI assistants.
Can I try both?+
Yes — BidHits offers a 14-day trial and AskTender gives you 25 free requests with no credit card.
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