SAM.gov
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
SAM.gov provides a solid platform for federal award management with comprehensive features and compliance support.
Our Take
The ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance make SAM.gov a robust choice for organizations handling sensitive data.
Strong Fit
- agencies managing multiple federal awards
- compliance officers needing real-time data access
Look Elsewhere If
- Paid plans are necessary for advanced features
- Lacks dedicated account manager support
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
SAM.gov offers a solid solution for federal award management with strong compliance features, but lacks some advanced customization options available in higher-tier solutions.
Ease of Use
The platform is user-friendly with comprehensive documentation and support channels, making it accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Key Strengths
- Extensive compliance support with GDPR and ISO 27001 certifications
- Robust API and native integrations
- Customizable reporting and analytics
- Solid support channels including email and phone
Limitations to Consider
- Paid plans are necessary for advanced features
- Lacks dedicated account manager support
Pricing Analysis
The paid plans offer more comprehensive features, but the free trial period provides a good starting point to evaluate the platform.
Final Thoughts
SAM.gov is a solid choice for federal agencies and compliance officers managing multiple award accounts, offering a robust platform with comprehensive compliance support and solid user support.
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About SAM.gov
SAM.gov is the official U.S. government platform for managing federal awards, providing tools for accessing award information and streamlining processes.
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | SAM.gov |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
SAM.gov offers a free trial period of 14 days for new users. Paid plans include a Basic plan with limited features and a Professional plan offering more comprehensive tools and support.
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- Not specified
- API Protocols
- Webhooks
- Native Integrations
- Microsoft OfficeGoogle Workspace
- Marketplace
- Not specified
- Zapier
- Yes
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- ISO 27001
- Encryption
- Not specified
- Compliance
- GDPR
- Uptime SLA
- Not specified
User Management
- Custom Profiles
- Not specified
- SSO Providers
- SSO
- Data Encryption
- SSL/TLSAES-256 at rest
- MFA Supported
- Yes
Customization
- Custom Objects
- Not specified
- Custom Fields
- Yes
- Custom Workflows
- Yes
- Custom Reports
- Yes
- Custom Branding
- No
- Coding Capability
- Not specified
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Mobile Pricing
- Not specified
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Cloud
- Browsers
- Not specified
- Data Centers
- Not specified
- Languages
- Not specified
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- Not specified
- License Mix
- Yes
- Trial Days
- 14 days
- Currency
- Not specified
Support
- Channels
- emailphoneonline chat
- Hours
- Not specified
- Dedicated Manager
- No
- Training
- Yes