# Proposify vs 1up: which do AI models recommend for RFP response, October 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, RFP response software. Zero of fourteen models named Proposify first on the direct prompt; zero named 1up. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/sales/rfp-response-software/proposify-vs-1up/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposify | 5% | #5 of 10 | 28% | 32 | 14 of 14 |
| 1up | 2% | #7 of 10 | 0% | 11 | 8 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Loopio, Responsive) (alternatives: Expedience Proposal Software, Proposify)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Loopio) (alternatives: AutoRFP.ai, Proposify, QorusDocs, Responsive)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Tribble) (alternatives: AutoRFP.ai, Loopio, Steerlab)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Loopio) (alternatives: Responsive)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither named (first choices: Tribble) (alternatives: AutoRFP.ai, Loopio, Steerlab)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Loopio) (alternatives: Responsive)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: Responsive) (alternatives: Loopio)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Expedience Proposal Software) (alternatives: AutoRFP.ai, Conveyor)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: AutoRFP.ai, Loopio) (alternatives: Qwilr, Upland Qvidian)
- Kimi K2: neither named (first choices: Loopio) (alternatives: AutoRFP.ai, PandaDoc, Responsive)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: Loopio) (alternatives: Responsive, Upland Qvidian)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Loopio, Responsive) (alternatives: SiftHub, Upland Qvidian)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither named (first choices: Loopio) (alternatives: Responsive)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither named (first choices: Loopio) (alternatives: AutoRFP.ai, Responsive)

## What the models said about Proposify

- "General proposal tools like Proposify and PandaDoc: These excel at sales proposals but fall short for true RFPs." (Grok 4.1 Fast, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "Proposify and PandaDoc - They are proposal tools rather than RFP tools, and the difference matters." (Llama 4 Maverick, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "Proposify and PandaDoc are frequently cited as problematic choices for RFP response work" (Kimi K2, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "I'd generally recommend Proposify as the default choice." (GPT-5.4 mini, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "I'd recommend Proposify as the default choice" (Perplexity Sonar, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Start with Proposify for sales proposals" (GPT-6 Luna, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about 1up

- "Best budget-friendly pick: 1up" (GPT-6 Luna, budget prompt, first choice)
- "Prioritize tools like Loopio, Responsive, or AI-native ones (e.g., 1up, AutoRFP.ai) with proven traceability." (Grok 4.1 Fast, negative prompt, alternative)
- "1up or AutoRFP.ai if you want lightweight AI assistance without a heavy admin burden." (Perplexity Sonar, budget prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.