Quick verdict
Choose Kantiv for AEC marketing and proposal teams that want past projects and resumes matched to each RFx without digging through shared drives; choose Tendium for European teams selling to the public sector who need tender discovery plus bid help. Tendium lists a starting price of €125/mo, while Kantiv is quote-only. In our capability model Kantiv leads on answer library, source attribution and integrations, while Tendium leads on self-serve setup.
Both profiles reviewed Oct 2026
2 of 70 profiles, one scoring modelNo paid placementSources checked: 16Choose Kantiv or Tendium
KA
Choose Kantiv when
- AEC marketing and proposal teams that want past projects and resumes matched to each RFx without digging through shared drives.
- You need stronger answer library, source attribution and integrations than Tendium offers.
TE
Choose Tendium when
- European teams selling to the public sector who need tender discovery plus bid help.
- You need stronger self-serve setup than Kantiv offers.
- You want a listed starting price: €125/mo.
- Kantiv: AEC marketing and proposal teams that want past projects and resumes matched to each RFx without digging through shared drives.
- Tendium: European teams selling to the public sector who need tender discovery plus bid help.
- Pricing: Kantiv Custom vs Tendium €125/mo
Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Kantiv | Tendium | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | AEC marketing and proposal teams that want past projects and resumes matched to each RFx without digging through shared drives. | European teams selling to the public sector who need tender discovery plus bid help. | - |
| Starting price | Custom | €125/mo | Tendium |
| Free tier | No | No | Match |
| RFPs | 2/3 | 2/3 | Match |
| DDQs | 0/3 | 0/3 | Match |
| Security questionnaires | 0/3 | 0/3 | Match |
| AI drafting | 2/3 | 2/3 | Match |
| Answer library | 2/3 | 1/3 | Kantiv |
| Source attribution | 2/3 | 1/3 | Kantiv |
| Workflow & approvals | 2/3 | 2/3 | Match |
| Integrations | 2/3 | 1/3 | Kantiv |
| Self-serve onboarding | 0/3 | 2/3 | Tendium |
| ISO 27001 | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | Not listed | - |
| SOC 2 | SOC 2 Type II | Not listed | - |
| US hosting | Not listed | Not listed | - |
| EU hosting | Not listed | Not listed | - |
| Slack | Not listed | Not listed | - |
| Microsoft Teams | Not listed | Not listed | - |
| AWS, Azure, GCP | AWS | Not listed | - |
| Listed integrations | SharePoint, Egnyte, Deltek, Adobe InDesign | None listed | - |
| Certifications | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 | None listed | - |
What they look like
KA Kantiv
TE Tendium
Security: ISO 27001, SOC 2, and regional hosting
Put Kantiv and Tendium through the same three questions a security reviewer will ask: ISO 27001, SOC 2, and whether you can keep the tenancy in the US or the EU. Cells say Not listed when we could not find the claim on a public vendor page.
| Check | Kantiv | Tendium |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 27001 | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 trust.kantiv.com, 2026-10 The Trust Center also lists ISO/IEC 27017:2015 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019. | Not listed |
| SOC 2 | SOC 2 Type II kantiv.com, 2026-10 The homepage badge says SOC 2 Type II; the Trust Center lists SOC 2 without a type, and reports are available on request. | Not listed |
| US hosting | Not listed | Not listed |
| EU hosting | Not listed | Not listed |
Slack and Microsoft Teams
During a live questionnaire, SMEs get pinged in Slack or Teams, not in a vendor portal. Here is what Kantiv and Tendium publish for those two connections.
| Connection | Kantiv | Tendium |
|---|---|---|
| Slack | Not listed | Not listed |
| Microsoft Teams | Not listed | Not listed |
Subprocessors: the big three clouds, then the niche names
Compare Kantiv and Tendium on AWS, Azure and GCP first. Then scan for niche processors a reviewer should pause on: third-party LLMs, session replay, or support that leaves the region you elected.
| Layer | Kantiv | Tendium |
|---|---|---|
| AWS, Azure, GCP | AWS | Not listed |
| Watch-outs | No niche processors flagged in our sourced list. Kantiv describes multi-LLM orchestration, which fits the two model providers on its list. Confirm roles and locations on the Trust Center subprocessor page. | No niche processors flagged in our sourced list. |
Pricing breakdown
Kantiv
No public price list. Enterprise quotes come through a demo, and the pricing page is an ROI calculator that mentions add-ons sold outside the core platform.
Tendium
Light plan from €125/mo with unlimited users and self-service onboarding. Core and Scale are quote-based and scale with the number of bids per year. Free trial available.
Who should pick Kantiv
Kantiv is the pick for AEC marketing and proposal teams that want past projects and resumes matched to each RFx without digging through shared drives.
- Built around an AEC data model, with Workspaces that handle SF-330s and SOQs as distinct formats.
- Connects to Deltek plus the SharePoint and Egnyte file stores, so existing content flows in without a migration project.
- Image intelligence auto-tags photos by content and shows where each image has been used.
Who should pick Tendium
Tendium is the pick for european teams selling to the public sector who need tender discovery plus bid help.
- Monitors public tenders across European markets, with English keyword search regardless of tender language.
- AI executive summaries of tender documents speed up the bid/no-bid read.
- One tool for discovery, qualification (Smart Checklists) and bid writing.
Final verdict
These tools solve different problems, so the right pick depends on your priorities. Tendium publishes its starting price (€125/mo); Kantiv is quote-only. In our capability model, Kantiv leads on answer library, source attribution, and integrations, while Tendium leads on self-serve setup. They are level on DDQs and security questionnaires combined in our capability model. Many teams also run a dedicated AI-drafting tool alongside their existing stack rather than switching wholesale.
Read the full Kantiv review or Tendium review, or browse all RFP & DDQ software.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Kantiv and Tendium?
Kantiv: Pursuit intelligence and proposal AI built for AEC firms. Tendium: Find and win EU public-sector tenders with AI. Kantiv is best for AEC marketing and proposal teams that want past projects and resumes matched to each RFx without digging through shared drives. Tendium is best for european teams selling to the public sector who need tender discovery plus bid help.
Which is cheaper, Kantiv or Tendium?
Tendium publishes a starting price (€125/mo). Kantiv is quote-only, so request a quote for the same scope before comparing cost.
Is Kantiv or Tendium better for DDQs and security questionnaires?
They are level on DDQ and security-questionnaire handling in our capability model, so test both on one of your own questionnaires.
Do Kantiv and Tendium both handle RFPs?
Kantiv: yes, a core strength. Tendium: yes, a core strength.
Which should you choose, Kantiv or Tendium?
Kantiv is the pick for AEC marketing and proposal teams that want past projects and resumes matched to each RFx without digging through shared drives. Tendium is the pick for european teams selling to the public sector who need tender discovery plus bid help.
Are there alternatives to Kantiv and Tendium?
Yes. Browse the full directory of RFP, DDQ, and security-questionnaire platforms for more options and side-by-side comparisons.
Do Kantiv and Tendium list ISO 27001, SOC 2, and US or EU hosting?
Kantiv: ISO 27001 ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 SOC 2 Type II, US Not listed, EU Not listed, Slack Not listed, Teams Not listed, clouds AWS. Tendium: ISO 27001 Not listed, SOC 2 Not listed, US Not listed, EU Not listed, Slack Not listed, Teams Not listed, clouds Not listed. Confirm both on the vendor sites.
Source registry
Every page we read for these profiles, with the month it was last checked. Anything without a source is shown as not publicly disclosed. Spot an outdated fact? Send it from the corrections page.
Kantiv
Security and compliance
Product and integrations
Third-party reviews
- No review-site source recorded.
Tendium
Pricing
Security and compliance
- No security source URL recorded. Treat certifications and hosting as not publicly disclosed.
Product and integrations
Third-party reviews
- No review-site source recorded.