Stop typing numbers.
Start winning bids.
VektorBids reads your subcontractor bids in seconds — not hours. Upload any PDF, get normalized line items instantly, and compare vendors side by side with one click.
No credit card required. 5 free extractions to start.
Real extraction results from uploaded subcontractor bids
You already know the pain
Every estimator has lived this nightmare. Multiple times per week.
- ×Open 15 PDFs, each formatted completely differently
- ×Manually type line items into a spreadsheet — row by row
- ×Guess what "Misc. electrical" means vs "General wiring"
- ×Build a comparison sheet from scratch every single time
- ×Spend 3–4 hours per trade just on bid tabulation
- ×Miss a scope exclusion buried on page 4 of a bid
15–30 hours/month
wasted on data entry
- Drop any PDF — AI reads it in under 10 seconds
- Normalized line items appear instantly, ready to review
- AI categorizes trades and standardizes descriptions
- One-click side-by-side comparison with variance highlights
- Spend 10 minutes per trade instead of 3 hours
- Every line item, exclusion, and note captured automatically
90% time saved
on bid tabulation
Three steps. Zero spreadsheets.
From raw PDF to actionable comparison in under a minute.
Upload
Drag and drop any subcontractor bid — PDF, image, or Word doc. Upload one or batch upload dozens.
Extract
AI reads the document and extracts every line item into a normalized table. Review and correct in seconds.
Compare
Select bids for the same scope and see them side by side with variance highlights. Export as CSV or PDF.
Built for estimators, not IT departments
Every feature exists because an estimator needed it. Nothing more, nothing less.
AI Extraction
Reads any bid format — typed, scanned, handwritten. Extracts line items with description, quantity, unit, unit price, and total.
Side-by-Side Compare
Select 2+ bids for the same scope. See variance highlights, lowest/highest prices, and scope gaps instantly.
Document Preview
View the original document alongside extracted data. Verify accuracy and correct errors without switching tabs.
Project Organization
Group bids by project and trade. Keep your preconstruction pipeline clean and accessible.
Export Anywhere
Download normalized tables and comparison reports as CSV or PDF. Import into your estimating software in seconds.
Private & Secure
Your bids are your competitive advantage. Each user sees only their own projects. Enterprise-grade encryption.
Built by estimators, for estimators
We have been in your shoes. We built the tool we wished existed.
"I used to spend my entire Monday morning just tabulating bids from the previous week. Now it takes me 20 minutes."
Mike R.
Senior Estimator, Commercial GC
"The comparison view alone is worth the subscription. Being able to see variance across 6 plumbing bids instantly changed how we evaluate subs."
Sarah T.
Preconstruction Manager
"We tried building this in-house with Excel macros. It never worked. VektorBids just works — drop the PDF, get the numbers."
James L.
Owner, Specialty Contractor
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Start free. Upgrade when VektorBids becomes indispensable.
Pro
For active estimators
- Unlimited extractions
- Unlimited projects
- Side-by-side comparison
- CSV & PDF export
- Priority support
Team
For preconstruction teams
- Everything in Pro
- Up to 10 team members
- Shared project workspace
- Admin controls & audit log
- Dedicated account manager