vs Matterlyt Responsive Needs a Proposal Team. Matterlyt Doesn't.
Responsive is built for teams with a dedicated proposal function. Matterlyt is built for sales teams that need to answer questionnaires themselves — without a proposal team or a 10-day wait.
The Key Difference
Responsive is a proposal management platform built for teams with a dedicated RFP function — writers, reviewers, and content managers.
Their buyer
Proposal Manager / Bid team
Matterlyt is what you use before you have a proposal team — or instead of one. AEs answer questionnaires themselves, without a dedicated ops function.
Our buyer
VP Sales / CRO
Responsive vs Matterlyt: Feature Comparison
Who Should Choose Responsive vs Matterlyt
if…
- You have a dedicated RFP or proposal management team
- You run a high volume of formal, multi-contributor RFP processes
- You need collaborative proposal workflows with approval chains
if…
- Your AEs need to handle security questionnaires without a proposal team
- You want to eliminate the wait before you even have a dedicated RFP function
- Speed beats polish — you need answers now, not in 10 business days
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Responsive and Matterlyt?
Responsive is a proposal management platform built for teams with a dedicated RFP function — writers, reviewers, and content managers. Matterlyt is built for sales teams that need to handle security questionnaires without a proposal team, from day one.
Can Matterlyt replace Responsive for security questionnaire handling?
For most B2B SaaS sales teams, yes. If you don't have a dedicated proposal team and need AEs to self-serve questionnaires quickly, Matterlyt is a more practical fit than Responsive. For teams running high-volume formal RFP processes with a full bid team, Responsive may still be the right choice.
How does Responsive pricing compare to Matterlyt?
Responsive pricing typically ranges from $25,000 to $100,000 per year and requires team onboarding over several weeks. Matterlyt starts at $499/month and is live the same day — no proposal team, no migration, no drawn-out setup.
