Flexi-Grant vs RQ Platform

FGFlexi-Grant8.8Visit RQ Platform8.7Visit

Higher score FG Flexi-Grant #5 in Application Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Flexi-Grant

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RQ Platform #6 in Application Management Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit RQ Platform

• Flexi-Grant fits best

  Grant programs needing end-to-end workflows

• RQ Platform fits best

  Budget-conscious grant programs

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Side by side

Feature	FGFlexi-Grant 8.8/10 Visit ↗	RQ Platform 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Application Management Software	#6 in Application Management Software
Best for	Grant programs needing end-to-end workflows	Budget-conscious grant programs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$2,500/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Community	Email, Phone, Tickets
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations	4 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Flexi-Grant 6/6 · RQ Platform 6/6
Scoring and rubrics	✓	✓
Reviewer collaboration	✓	✓
Applicant portal	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Reporting and analytics	✓	✓
Payment collection	✓	✓
Specs
Supported programs	Grants	Grants
Our review
Pros	Covers applications, eligibility, reviews, approvals, payments and monitoring Applicant and reviewer portals support structured collaboration Role-based access, audit trails and finance, CRM, SSO and ORCID integrations	Starter includes forms, references, review phases, rubrics, and unlimited reviewers. Automates deadlines, reminders, notifications, approvals, and multi-stage workflows. Includes reporting, payments, audit logs, APIs, MFA, and permissions.
Cons	Paid plans require a tailored sales quote Implementation is quoted separately Cancellation fees may apply	No free plan is available. Professional pricing requires contacting sales. Advanced capabilities depend on the selected plan and program setup.
Our verdict	Flexi-Grant is cloud-based application management software for organisations that award funding. It is designed for charities, research funders, councils, government departments, community foundations and philanthropic organisations. The… Read the review →	RQ Platform is a configurable application and review management platform from RhythmQ, Inc. It is designed for associations, foundations, nonprofits, corporations, higher-education institutions, and government organizations managing… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Flexi-Grant — where it wins

  • Covers applications, eligibility, reviews, approvals, payments and monitoring
  • Applicant and reviewer portals support structured collaboration
  • Role-based access, audit trails and finance, CRM, SSO and ORCID integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans require a tailored sales quote
  • Implementation is quoted separately
  • Cancellation fees may apply

• RQ Platform — where it wins

  • Starter includes forms, references, review phases, rubrics, and unlimited reviewers.
  • Automates deadlines, reminders, notifications, approvals, and multi-stage workflows.
  • Includes reporting, payments, audit logs, APIs, MFA, and permissions.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available.
  • Professional pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Advanced capabilities depend on the selected plan and program setup.

• FGFlexi-Grant8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  End-to-end grant workflows with portals, reviews, payments, monitoring and audit trails.

  Visit Flexi-GrantFull verdict →
• RQ Platform8.7/10 · Paid

  A broad grant-management platform with a published Starter price of $2,500 per year.

  Visit RQ PlatformFull verdict →