# Which RFP software has the best collaboration workflow for multi-contributor proposals and SME coordination?

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Hey G2, I've been comparing which RFP tools have the strongest collaboration workflow for multi-contributor proposals, especially getting answers out of busy subject matter experts, in the <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/rfp">RFP category</a>.</p><ul>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/loopio/reviews"><strong>Loopio</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Multi-contributor collaboration and SME assignment are a standout, letting a bid manager route questions to the right people and track them in one place. AI drafts need review before they reach the SME.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/responsive-formerly-rfpio/reviews"><strong>Responsive, formerly RFPIO</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Coordinates many contributors across parallel projects with assignment and review built in, suited to larger teams. The setup to support that scale takes effort.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/upland-qvidian/reviews"><strong>Upland Qvidian</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Reviewers specifically praise assigning tasks to stakeholders across the bid team so documents stop bouncing around by email. The interface feels dated and can take extra clicks.</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">What actually gets your SMEs to respond on time, in-tool assignments, deadline nudges, or just a good relationship? And which platform cut down the email back-and-forth most?</p>

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- Posted at: 22 days ago
- Author title: Marketing
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## Comments
### Comment 1

The strongest collaboration workflow is usually the one that makes SME participation lightweight rather than forcing them to live in the RFP tool. Clear assignments, reminders, and an easy review experience matter more than feature depth if contributors still default to email.

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- Posted at: 21 days ago
- Author title: Marketing Executive





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