Honest comparison · July 2026
AskTender vs Tendor: dashboard app or AI-native feed?
Tendor and AskTender are both AI-powered Australian tender platforms — but they take opposite design approaches. Tendor gives you a full web application with dashboards, fit scores and an evidence library. AskTender puts the same live data inside the AI you already use. Here's what matters for your workflow.
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What is Tendor?
Tendor (tendor.ai) is an AI-driven tender platform built for Australian contractors. It aggregates AusTender, state portals, council notices and private tenders into a searchable dashboard with AI-generated summaries, fit scores, page-by-page RFP analysis and an evidence library that pre-populates future bids. It's a comprehensive tool designed as a standalone application for bid teams.
Side by side
| Feature | Tendor | AskTender |
|---|---|---|
| Platform type | Standalone web application with dashboards and workflows | Live data feed inside ChatGPT and Claude — no new app to learn |
| Coverage | AusTender, state portals, councils and private tenders | All 8 government jurisdictions we ingest (SA not yet covered) |
| AI features | Fit scores, summaries, RFP chat, evidence library, bid drafting | Plain-English search, AI summaries, criteria extraction, bid analysis — all conversational |
| Evidence library | Yes — stores past responses for reuse across bids | No built-in library — your AI uses your own documents alongside live tender data |
| Delivery speed | Dashboard updates (check vendor for refresh frequency) | New tenders in your AI within 15 minutes of publishing |
| Pricing | Check vendor for current pricing | Flat 99/mo, first 25 requests free |
| Setup | Account creation, profile setup, evidence library population | Add to ChatGPT or Claude in under 15 minutes |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of July 2026. Contact us for corrections.
Which should you pick?
When Tendor fits
Pick Tendor if your team wants a dedicated bid management application with built-in evidence libraries, fit scoring and structured workflows — especially if you prefer a purpose-built dashboard over working inside a general AI assistant.
When AskTender fits
Pick AskTender if your team already lives in ChatGPT or Claude and wants live tender data woven into that workflow — no new application to adopt, no dashboards to check, just ask and get answers with live data.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use AskTender and Tendor together?+
Yes — some teams use Tendor for structured bid management and evidence libraries while using AskTender for fast, conversational access to live tender data in their AI. They solve different workflow problems.
Does Tendor work inside ChatGPT?+
Tendor is a standalone web application. AskTender is designed specifically to work inside ChatGPT, Claude and any MCP-capable AI assistant.
Which has better AI analysis?+
Both offer AI-powered analysis. Tendor's is built into its dashboard with fit scores and structured workflows. AskTender's analysis happens conversationally — ask follow-up questions, compare tenders, draft responses in the same chat.
What does each cost?+
Check Tendor's website for current pricing. AskTender is a flat 99/month with 25 free requests to start, no credit card required.
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