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10 Proposal and RFP software for sales teams

Two different things get called proposal software. Proposal builders create branded proposals, quotes and contracts with e-signature and tracking. Response tools answer the buyer’s RFP and questionnaires. Most reps need the first, and enterprise sellers end up needing both.

10 tools with evidence of fitListed A to ZNo paid placement

Profiles checked through Oct 2026

At a glance

Starting prices and security listings come from each vendor profile, where every fact links to the page it was read from. “Not listed” means we could not find it published, not that the vendor lacks it.

Prices and certifications move. Confirm both with the vendor before a purchase or security review.
Tool	Starting price	SOC 2	ISO 27001	Checked
1up	$0 (free tier)	SOC 2	ISO 27001	Oct 2026
Bidsketch	$15/mo	Not listed	Not listed	Oct 2026
DealHub	Custom	SOC 2 Type II	ISO 27001	Oct 2026
GetAccept	$25/user/mo	SOC 2	Not listed	Oct 2026
PandaDoc	$0 (free tier)	SOC 2	Not listed	Oct 2026
Proposable	$19/user/mo	Not listed	Not listed	Oct 2026
Proposify	$35/user/mo	SOC 2 Type II	Not listed	Oct 2026
QuoteWerks	$15/user/mo	Not listed	Not listed	Oct 2026
Qwilr	$35/user/mo	SOC 2 Type II	Not listed	Oct 2026
Storydoc	$19.80/mo	Not listed	ISO 27001	Oct 2026

What sales teams need from proposal software

A proposal builder is about speed and polish: templates, pricing tables, e-signature and a notification when the buyer opens the document. Interactive web proposals and digital sales rooms add engagement data and a shared space for the deal.

Quoting gets harder as the catalog grows. If reps configure products and discounts that need approval, a CPQ or quoting tool keeps prices consistent, and a few proposal tools include one.

Enterprise deals add buyer paperwork: security questionnaires, RFP spreadsheets and follow-up questions in email. Tools that answer from approved content, in the questionnaire or in Slack, keep reps from improvising answers to technical questions.

Tools that fit, and why

Each tool is listed because its published profile shows evidence of fit, quoted below. Open the profile for pricing detail, security sources and the full list of limitations.

1up

Why it fits: Answers buyer questions and questionnaires from your existing knowledge, with instant answers inside Slack and a free plan to start.

Who it is for: Sales teams that need to answer buyer questions

Check before buying: Questionnaire automations are capped by plan: 1 a month on Starter ($300/mo), 6 on Plus ($900/mo), more only on Enterprise.

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Bidsketch

Why it fits: A long-running proposal tool with reusable templates, client landing pages and e-signatures, on flat plans from $15 a month.

Who it is for: Salespeople and small teams

Check before buying: The $15 Starter plan has no e-signatures or custom domain and caps you at 25 clients; Team and Business cap users at 3 and 8.

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DealHub

Why it fits: CPQ, proposals, contracts and a digital deal room in one flow, for sales teams whose pricing needs guided selling and approvals.

Best for: Sales teams with configurable pricing

Check before buying: Wrong category for inbound RFPs, DDQs, and security questionnaires: it generates outbound quotes, proposals, and contracts.

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GetAccept

Why it fits: Wraps proposals, quotes and e-signatures into a digital sales room with mutual action plans and deal tracking.

Who it is for: Sales and RevOps teams running complex deals

Check before buying: Plans longer than a month need written cancellation 60 days before renewal, with no refunds.

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PandaDoc

Why it fits: Proposals, contracts, e-signature and payments in one document tool, with a free eSign plan for basic signing.

Who it is for: Sales and operations teams that send proposals and contracts

Check before buying: Starter ($19/user/mo annually) has no content library, approval workflows, or CRM integrations, and caps reusable templates at 5.

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Proposable

Why it fits: A straightforward builder with recipient analytics, approval controls on the Enterprise plan and a free trial on every plan.

Who it is for: Sales teams and managers who want quick proposal creation

Check before buying: Solo allows 5 proposal deliveries a month, with no Stripe payments or team collaboration.

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Proposify

Why it fits: Design-first proposals with locked template elements and analytics that show which sections a buyer read and for how long.

Who it is for: Sales and marketing teams sending branded client proposals

Check before buying: Every plan has a monthly send limit with per-send overage fees.

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QuoteWerks

Why it fits: Controlled pricing, approvals and branded quotes for configurable products, with concurrent-user licensing so named users are unlimited.

Who it is for: Sales teams selling configurable products

Check before buying: Capterra reviewers (December 2024, April 2026) call the interface outdated and the template editor slow to learn.

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Qwilr

Why it fits: Turns proposals into interactive web pages with payments, signatures and page-level analytics.

Who it is for: sales teams who prefer interactive, mobile-friendly proposals

Check before buying: Salesforce integration is only on Scale, which has a 10-user minimum.

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Storydoc

Why it fits: Builds interactive, animated proposals and decks with AI, plus engagement analytics on how prospects read them.

Who it is for: sales or marketing teams who present proposals and decks

Check before buying: CRM, e-signature, payments and SSO are reserved for the quote-only Teams plan.

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How sales teams should choose proposal software

Templates and brand: Locked template elements stop reps from redesigning the proposal for every deal.
Pricing and approvals: Discounts above a threshold should route for approval before the buyer sees them.
Signing and payment: E-signature and payment collection in the same document shorten the last mile.
Engagement data: Section-level view data tells you what the buyer read. Check what the entry plan includes.
Buyer questions: If security questionnaires slow your deals, add a response tool rather than stretching the proposal builder.

What this list does not prove

A listing here means the vendor’s material names sales teams as its users. It does not confirm a fit for your CRM, catalog size or signing requirements. Rebuild your most-sent proposal in the trial.

We list a tool only when its published profile supports the fit, and we publish a page only once at least three tools qualify. Read the research and scoring methodology or send a correction.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best proposal software for sales teams?

For branded proposals with e-signature, compare PandaDoc, Proposify, Qwilr and Proposable. For complex pricing, DealHub and QuoteWerks focus on quoting. GetAccept builds the proposal into a digital sales room, and 1up answers buyer questions from your knowledge.

Is there free proposal software for sales teams?

PandaDoc has a free eSign plan for basic e-signatures, and many of the paid proposal tools here offer a free trial. The free trial page lists current terms with the date each was checked.

Do sales teams need CPQ?

If reps configure products, apply discounts that need approval, or quote across many SKUs, yes. DealHub and QuoteWerks handle configurable pricing, while simpler catalogs fit a proposal builder’s pricing table.

What is a digital sales room?

A shared online space where buyer and seller keep the proposal, quote, contract and mutual action plan for a deal. GetAccept and DealHub both include one.

How should a sales team trial proposal software?

Rebuild your most-sent proposal in each tool, including the pricing table and signature step. Send it to a colleague and check what the engagement data actually tells you.