GovScout vs CLEATUS
CLEATUS and GovScout chase the same buyer: small businesses and emerging primes who want to go from finding a bid to drafting the proposal in one tool. The biggest difference is how you pay.
| GovScout | CLEATUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per plan: Free, $99/mo (up to 3 people), $249/mo (whole team) | Per user: about $39–$78 per user per month |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Find-to-proposal flow | Search, match, summarize, draft | Search, match, draft |
| State & local coverage | Federal + 12+ state and local portals | All 50 states, 1,500+ counties (as published) |
| Cost for a 3-person team | $99/mo on Professional | About $117–$234/mo at per-user rates |
CLEATUS details are from cleat.ai as published in October 2026. Check their site for current pricing.
CLEATUS is the better fit if
- You need its county-level state and local coverage today.
- You want a tool with a large existing user base and published case studies.
GovScout is the better fit if
- You are a one-to-three person shop and do not want to pay per seat.
- You want the bid summary, win probability, and bid/no-bid call on the same page as the draft.
Questions
Is GovScout cheaper than CLEATUS?
For small teams, usually. GovScout prices per plan, so Professional at $99/mo covers up to 3 people. CLEATUS prices per user, about $39–$78 per user per month as published, so three people run about $117–$234/mo.
Can I try both before deciding?
Yes. Both offer a free way in. Run GovScout on your own NAICS codes with no credit card and compare the matches you get.