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BriefSmith
What BriefSmith is
BriefSmith is web-based proposal software for agencies that drafts client proposals and checks them for scope risks before they are sent. A proposal can include an executive summary, approach, deliverables, timeline, investment, payment terms and scope limits. Its review flags vague deliverables, missing limits, gaps in scope and promises that go too far. Teams can set a shared structure, tone and scope limits so proposals follow agency standards. Finished proposals can be exported as branded PDFs, and individual proposals can also be exported as Word documents. BriefSmith tracks proposal status, client opens and win-rate trends. A free Scope Check is available without signup; it flags scope risks in submitted text, which BriefSmith says is read once and discarded. Briefs are processed by Anthropic to generate proposals, and BriefSmith says it does not use brief or proposal content to train AI models. The web app has a free plan and a 14-day trial. Its card-required trial includes the full product without a proposal limit; the no-card trial includes three generated proposals. The Founding Member plan costs $29 a month, billed at $29/month, while the Standard rate is $79 a month. Both include the whole team, unlimited proposals and unlimited Scope Checks.
Who it suits
BriefSmith suits agencies and agency teams that want a repeatable proposal format and checks for scope risks before sending client work. Its tracking features may also suit teams that want to follow proposal status, client opens and win-rate trends.
What it does well
- Drafts structured proposals with scope limits and payment terms.
- Flags vague deliverables, scope gaps and over-promises.
- Teams can set shared proposal structure, tone and limits.
- Exports branded PDFs and individual proposals as Word documents.
- Free Scope Check requires no signup.
- Both listed monthly plans include the whole team and unlimited proposals.
What to know first
- Electronic signatures are not included.
- The no-card trial is limited to three generated proposals.
- The Founding Member rate is limited to the first 50 agencies.
- The Standard rate is $79 a month.
Limits
The no-card trial includes three generated proposals. The card-required 14-day trial includes the full product with no proposal limit. The listed paid plans include unlimited proposals and Scope Checks; the Founding Member rate is for the first 50 agencies and remains locked while subscribed.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Scope Audit | First five at $990 · Last ten proposals audited · Template rebuilt · Next three proposals built with you · Three months of BriefSmith included | $1,500, paid once |
| Founding Member | $29/month; founding rate locked while subscribed, for the first 50 agencies · Unlimited proposals and Scope Checks · Whole team included | $29 a month |
| Standard rate | Standard rate later; the page does not state when it takes effect · Everything included · Unlimited proposals and Scope Checks · Whole team included | $79 a month |
As briefsmith.io lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the BriefSmith website in a web browser.
- Use the free Scope Check without signing up to flag scope risks in text.
- Start the 14-day trial with a card for full product access, or choose the no-card trial for three generated proposals.
- Choose a paid plan if you want ongoing access: Founding Member or Standard rate.
Verdict
Choose BriefSmith if your agency wants proposal drafting, shared standards and scope checks in one web app. Its free Scope Check offers a way to review text without signing up. Look elsewhere if electronic signatures are essential to your proposal workflow.
Questions
Does BriefSmith have a free option?
Yes. It offers a free Scope Check that requires no signup, and its plan information also says a free plan is available.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Founding Member costs $29 a month, billed at $29/month, for the first 50 agencies. Standard rate is $79 a month.
What does the trial include?
The 14-day trial with a card includes the full product with no proposal limit. The no-card trial includes three generated proposals.
Which platforms does BriefSmith support?
BriefSmith is available on the web.
Does BriefSmith use proposal content to train AI models?
Briefs are processed by Anthropic to generate proposals. BriefSmith says it does not use brief or proposal content to train AI models.
Can I cancel a subscription?
Subscriptions can be cancelled through the Billing page. The site also offers a 14-day money-back guarantee and says annual plans receive pro-rata refunds on cancellation.
Facts from BriefSmith's own pages
- Agency standards
- Teams can set a shared proposal structure, tone, and scope limits for their agency. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- BriefSmith presents itself as proposal quality-control software for agencies and their teams. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Branding and export
- Proposals can be exported as branded PDFs, and individual proposals can also be exported as Word documents. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Cancellation and refunds
- The site says subscriptions can be cancelled through the Billing page and offers a 14-day money-back guarantee; it also says annual plans receive pro-rata refunds on cancellation. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Company
- The site identifies Smith Suite Ltd as registered in England and Wales and gives its address as 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Encryption and storage
- BriefSmith says data is encrypted in transit using TLS and at rest, and stored on Supabase infrastructure in the EU and US. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Free Scope Check
- The free Scope Check requires no signup, flags proposal scope risks, and says submitted text is read once and discarded. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom · briefsmith.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations and processors
- The privacy policy names Supabase for database and authentication, Stripe for payments, Resend for transactional email, and Anthropic API for proposal generation. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy compliance
- The privacy policy says BriefSmith complies with GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, and equivalent data-protection laws. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Proposal generation
- It creates structured proposals with an executive summary, approach, deliverables, timeline, investment, payment terms, and scope limits. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BriefSmith generates agency proposals and checks them for vague deliverables, missing limits, scope gaps, and over-promises before they reach clients. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Security and AI
- Briefs are processed by Anthropic to generate proposals, and BriefSmith says it does not use brief or proposal content to train AI models. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site offers direct contact with the founder and lists [email protected] for questions and support. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- The product shows proposal status, whether clients have opened proposals, and proposal win-rate trends. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial limits
- The 14-day trial with a card includes the full product with no proposal limit; the no-card trial includes three generated proposals. · briefsmith.io, 7 Oct 2026
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