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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$19 per month
$395 per user, per year
Better Proposals
Star Rating
(50)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSmartDocs
Star Rating
(15)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$395 per user, per year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SmartDocs excels in customizability with variables and fields, scoring 8.8, which allows for tailored document creation that meets specific business needs, while Better Proposals, with a score of 7.7, offers less flexibility in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SmartDocs provides a superior PDF creation experience, achieving a score of 9.2, which is particularly beneficial for users who prioritize high-quality document outputs, whereas Better Proposals falls short with a score of 7.3.
- G2 users highlight that SmartDocs has a more robust document builder interface, scoring 8.7, which enhances the user experience during document creation, while Better Proposals, with a score of 7.7, has a less intuitive interface.
- Users on G2 appreciate the collaborative creation features in SmartDocs, scoring 8.9, which facilitates teamwork effectively, compared to Better Proposals' score of 8.0, indicating a less collaborative environment.
- Reviewers mention that Better Proposals shines in assembly and approval workflows, achieving a high score of 9.4, making it a strong choice for teams that require efficient document approval processes, while SmartDocs scores 8.9 in this area.
- Users say that SmartDocs offers better user, role, and access management features, scoring 8.6, which is crucial for organizations needing strict control over document access, while Better Proposals scores slightly lower at 8.4.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Better Proposals
Starter
$19
per month
Ideal for freelancers
and individuals
- Send 10 proposals monthly
- Analytics and Notifications
- Digital Signatures
SmartDocs
EXPRESS
$395
per user, per year
Ideal for casual writers who create repetitive documents such as proposals, assessments, contracts, and reports.
Free Trial
Better Proposals
Free Trial is available
SmartDocs
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
41
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.4
42
9.0
15
Ease of Setup
8.3
21
7.7
5
Ease of Admin
9.0
18
8.0
5
Quality of Support
9.1
35
8.8
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
17
8.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
40
10.0
15
Features by Category
Document Creation
7.7
34
|
Verified
8.8
15
|
Verified
8.0
35
|
Verified
8.6
15
|
Verified
8.0
31
|
Verified
8.4
15
|
Verified
8.6
33
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.1
30
|
Verified
9.2
14
|
Verified
8.5
34
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Workflow
7.8
33
|
Verified
8.7
14
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
15
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
14
|
Verified
Analytics
8.9
34
|
Verified
8.2
13
|
Verified
8.6
34
|
Verified
8.3
14
|
Verified
8.5
34
|
Verified
8.5
14
|
Verified
Administration and Platform
8.6
27
|
Verified
8.6
12
|
Verified
9.1
34
|
Verified
8.6
11
|
Verified
7.3
21
|
Verified
7.8
10
|
Verified
8.7
31
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.1
20
|
Verified
8.0
10
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.0
5
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Better Proposals and SmartDocs are categorized as Proposal
Unique Categories
Better Proposals has no unique categories
SmartDocs has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Better Proposals
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SmartDocs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
49.0%
Management Consulting
6.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Public Relations and Communications
4.1%
Design
4.1%
Other
30.6%
Higher Education
13.3%
Food & Beverages
13.3%
Retail
6.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.7%
Newspapers
6.7%
Other
53.3%
Discussions
How much does Proposify cost?
1 Comment
PM
it's $29 per month, too much for how much I am using it, I must suspend my account until ready to send another proposal.Read more
Better Proposals has no more discussions with answers
Where is my reusable content stored?
1 Comment
Official Response from SmartDocs
If you use Professional Edition or Express Edition, your reusable content is stored in Microsoft SharePoint. Your reusable content repository can reside...Read more
How is SmartDocs licensed?
1 Comment
Official Response from SmartDocs
You pay an annual subscription fee that includes everything you need to use the software, including access to the SmartDocs software, full product support,...Read more
We don't store our documents in SharePoint. Is this a problem?
1 Comment
Official Response from SmartDocs
No. SmartDocs only uses SharePoint to store your reusable content. Your documents can be stored in the exact same location you store them today.Read more
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