DTAD alternative
DTAD alternative: Auftrag One vs DTAD compared 2026
DTAD has been on the German market for over 25 years. Auftrag One sorts every tender into a topic as it arrives, which makes the list skimmable. A fair side-by-side comparison - including where each platform wins.
Short answer
Auftrag One is the right DTAD alternative for teams that do not want to depend on search terms: every tender is assigned one of 331 topics across 25 sectors as it arrives, so you pick your trade and see what is left. Add transparent pricing free, paid plans from EUR 49/month and self-service onboarding without a sales call. DTAD remains stronger for deep historical archives and white-glove enterprise onboarding.
Criterion
Head-to-head comparison
We compare both platforms along the criteria most buyers evaluate on.
Public pricing
- Auftrag One
- Yes, free forever, paid plans from EUR 49/month
- DTAD
- No, on request only
Free trial
- Auftrag One
- Starter free forever, 30-day trial on paid plans
- DTAD
- Not publicly disclosed
Contract term
- Auftrag One
- Monthly, cancel anytime
- DTAD
- Custom
Topic classification
- Auftrag One
- Yes, 331 topics across 25 sectors, assigned on arrival
- DTAD
- No, categories and keywords
Search
- Auftrag One
- Topic filters plus semantic search
- DTAD
- Keyword-based
AI add-on features
- Auftrag One
- Summaries, document analysis, competitive analysis
- DTAD
- Not known
Source coverage
- Auftrag One
- 300+ procurement platforms: TED, federal and all 16 states, near real-time
- DTAD
- Very broad, daily refresh
Setup time
- Auftrag One
- Under 10 minutes self-service
- DTAD
- Sales call + onboarding
Public market data
- Auftrag One
- Yes, /daten dashboard
- DTAD
- Partial
Where Auftrag One wins
- 331 topics across 25 sectors: every tender is filed on arrival instead of being reassembled from search terms
- Transparent pricing on the website: Starter free forever, then four plans from EUR 49 to EUR 399/month
- 30-day free trial, no credit card, no sales call
- Modern UI, real-time notifications, automated requirement checklists
- Low entry barrier - works for solo entrepreneurs and SMBs
Where DTAD wins
- 25+ years on the market, 5,500+ customers including Siemens, Bosch, Deutsche Telekom
- White-glove onboarding with individual consultation
- Deep historical database - hard to replicate
- Proven enterprise processes for large-org integration
Which platform fits you?
DTAD remains the right choice for large enterprises that want individual contracts and personal account management. Auftrag One fits better if you value transparent pricing, a list pre-sorted by topic, and fast self-service onboarding - especially for SMBs, freelancers, and IT service providers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Auftrag One cheaper than DTAD?
Auftrag One publishes its pricing on the website: Starter free forever, then four plans from EUR 49 to EUR 399/month. DTAD only quotes on request, so no direct 1:1 comparison is possible. For most SMBs Auftrag One is cheaper to start, with no minimum contract term.
Can Auftrag One fully replace DTAD?
For most use cases yes: coverage spans 300+ procurement platforms, including TED, the federal notice service and the portals of all 16 German states. If you need deep historical archives spanning more than 10 years, evaluate both.
How does Auftrag One find relevant tenders?
Through topic classification: every tender is assigned one of 331 topics across 25 sectors as it arrives. You set your topics and regions once and then only see what falls into your trade, regardless of how the contracting authority titled the notice. A semantic search additionally matches your company profile against the full text.
Why topics instead of CPV codes?
Contracting authorities often assign CPV codes imprecisely or not at all. Auftrag One instead assigns every tender one of 331 topics, so you still find relevant work when the CPV code is a poor fit.
Is there a free trial?
Yes - 30 days, full feature access, no credit card, no sales call. You can cancel any time from within the app.
Does Auftrag One offer an API?
API access is on the roadmap and available on request for enterprise customers. DTAD also offers API on request.
Try Auftrag One free for 30 days
Create a profile, pick your topics, get your first relevant tenders. No credit card, no sales call.
This comparison is based on publicly available information (as of July 2026). Third-party details are researched carefully but no guarantee is given for accuracy or completeness. DTAD is a registered trademark of DTAD GmbH.