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AutoRFP.ai is the accuracy-first AI platform for RFPs, security questionnaires, and DDQs: every answer source-grounded and citable, with zero library maintenance. See how it compares with Iris (Hey Iris), and why teams switch.

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AutoRFP.ai

AI-native

Starting price
$899/month
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Accuracy-first AI response engine

Iris

AI-native RFP automation

Starting price
Not Public
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Simple AI answer generation

Why teams switch to AutoRFP.ai

  • A complete response workflow, not just drafts

    AutoRFP.ai adds go/no-go analysis, an AI Q&A bot, portal questionnaire answering, review workflows, and reporting on top of AI drafting.

  • Semantic accuracy instead of keyword matching

    AutoRFP.ai retrieves by meaning, not keywords: 80-90% of first-draft answers are usable as-is, grounded in your approved content.

  • A library that maintains and improves itself

    Approved answers are captured as the team works, and connected sources stay current. Owners keep tagging, curation, and approval instead of pruning the library by hand.

Comparison

Key differences

A side-by-side look at the capabilities that decide RFP, DDQ, and security-questionnaire outcomes.

Who each is for

  • Iris is best for

    Small teams that want simple, low-friction AI answer generation for occasional RFPs and questionnaires without a heavy implementation project.

    Where Iris shines

    • Quick, approachable AI draftingIris focuses on the core job, generating draft answers with AI, with a simple setup that lets small teams get moving without a long implementation.
    • Lightweight by designFor teams with occasional RFPs and simple workflows, a focused tool with less surface area can be easier to adopt than a full response-management platform.
  • AutoRFP.ai is best for

    Mid-to-large B2B SaaS, financial services, and regulated teams responding to high volumes of RFPs, DDQs, and security questionnaires.

    Public pricing from $899/month, unlimited users, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on every plan.

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Iris is a lightweight way to start with AI-assisted RFP responses, and for small teams with occasional questionnaires its simplicity is the appeal. The friction shows up with volume: users describe a feature set that stays close to basic drafting, accuracy that leans on keyword matching, manual library upkeep, and integrations that miss key systems.

AutoRFP.ai is the step up: semantic retrieval that keeps 80-90% of first drafts usable as-is, a library the team brings and builds on, portal automation, go/no-go analysis, and the reporting to run response work as an operation, on transparent flat pricing.

Iris generates drafts fast; the question is what happens when you need more than a draft. AutoRFP.ai answers by meaning rather than keywords, writes only from approved content (routing anything it cannot support to a person), and covers the whole operation: portals, go/no-go analysis, reviews, and reporting. See it on your own questionnaires in a two-week proof of concept; pricing is public, from $899/month.

AutoRFP.ai

Yes on 9 of 9

Iris

Yes on 2 · No on 3 · Not documented on 4

Key differences
CapabilityAutoRFP.aiIris
AI-native platform (built on generative AI, not added later)YesYes
Zero hallucination by design (100% source-grounded answers)YesNo
A library that maintains and improves itselfYesNoManual library upkeep reported
Import RFPs from tens of formatsYes5,000+ requirements; 500+ page Word files–
Public, transparent pricingYesNo
Unlimited collaborator users (no per-seat fees)YesLive co-editing, comments, and assignments–
Built-in translation and localization (44+)Yes–
SOC 2 Type II certifiedYesYes
ISO 27001 certifiedYes–

Comparison based on public product information and verified user reviews as of November 2026. A dash (–) indicates the capability isn't clearly documented, or that the row does not apply. Zero hallucination by design means AutoRFP.ai drafts only from content your team has approved, cites the source of every answer, and routes anything it cannot support to a person for review.

Pricing

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Every plan includes

  • Unlimited AI
  • Unlimited Content
  • Unlimited Users
  • All Features
  • SSO (Google & Microsoft)
  • 18+ Integrations
  • ISO 27001:2022 & SOC 2
  • Unlimited Support

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What is the best Iris AI alternative?

AutoRFP.ai is the leading Iris alternative for teams that have outgrown basic AI answer generation.

It adds semantic retrieval, a library that grows from approved work, portal automation, go/no-go analysis, and reporting, on transparent flat pricing from $899/month with unlimited users.

How much does Iris cost?

Iris doesn't publish pricing publicly. AutoRFP.ai lists transparent flat pricing from $899/month with unlimited users, so you can evaluate cost before ever talking to sales.

Why do teams switch from Iris to AutoRFP.ai?

The most common reasons are accuracy (semantic retrieval instead of keyword matching), a library that stays current without turning upkeep into a separate job, broader integrations, and a complete workflow, portals, reviews, go/no-go, and reporting, rather than drafting alone.

What is Iris (Hey Iris)?

Iris, often searched as Hey Iris or heyiris.ai, is a lightweight AI tool for drafting responses to RFPs and questionnaires.

It is a low-friction way for small teams to start with AI-assisted response work, with a feature set that stays close to core answer generation.

What do Iris reviews say?

Users credit Iris for simplicity, while the recurring concerns are a limited feature set beyond drafting, accuracy that leans on keyword matching rather than semantic understanding, manual library upkeep, and integration gaps.

Those four are precisely where AutoRFP.ai differs.

Does Iris offer a free trial or demo?

Iris is accessed through its own sign-up flow. AutoRFP.ai runs a free two-week proof of concept on your actual RFPs: book a 30-minute demo, connect your content, and see source-grounded drafts with 80-90% usable as-is.

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