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Head-to-head · Grant Management Software

Tactiv Enquire vs SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Tactiv Enquire #1 in Grant Management Software 9.4/10 Paid Visit Tactiv Enquire
SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management #6 in Grant Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request Visit SmartSimple

Tactiv Enquire leads on 0 checks, SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTactiv Enquire · 9.4/10

Tactiv Enquire scores higher on our rubric for grant management software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Tactiv Enquire is the better fit for organizations needing full grant-cycle control. SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management is the better fit for organizations wanting configurable enterprise grants.

  • Tactiv Enquire fits best

    Organizations needing full grant-cycle control

  • SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management fits best

    Organizations wanting configurable enterprise grants

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Side by side

Feature Tactiv Enquire 9.4/10 Visit ↗ SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Grant Management Software #6 in Grant Management Software
Best for Organizations needing full grant-cycle control Organizations wanting configurable enterprise grants
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA, GDPR
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Specs
Application intake Advanced Not checked yet
Review workflow Advanced Not checked yet
Award management Advanced Not checked yet
Grantee portal Full Not checked yet
Reporting and compliance Advanced Not checked yet
Included users 5 Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Advanced intake, assessment, award, payment, and reporting workflows
  • Applicant and recipient portal supports submissions, contracts, and reports
  • SSO, role-based permissions, and two-factor authentication
  • Covers intake, review, scoring, workflows, budgets, payments, and reporting
  • Supports applicant and grantee portals with reviewer and panel management
  • Integrates with Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Grants.gov, DocuSign, and more
Cons
  • Paid platform with no free plan
  • Web access is the listed platform option
  • Five included users may not suit larger initial teams
  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Available as a web platform only
Our verdict

Tactiv Enquire is a cloud-based grant and funding management platform for governments, foundations, nonprofits, universities, and other organizations that distribute funding. It covers the grant lifecycle from funding-round setup and…

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SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management is a configurable web platform for foundations, research funders, government agencies, and other large organizations. It supports the grant lifecycle from application intake through review, funding,…

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  1. Tactiv EnquireGrant Management Software 9.4Paid
  2. SmartSimple Cloud for Grants ManagementGrant Management Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tactiv Enquire — where it wins

    • Advanced intake, assessment, award, payment, and reporting workflows
    • Applicant and recipient portal supports submissions, contracts, and reports
    • SSO, role-based permissions, and two-factor authentication

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid platform with no free plan
    • Web access is the listed platform option
    • Five included users may not suit larger initial teams

  • SmartSimple Cloud for Grants Management — where it wins

    • Covers intake, review, scoring, workflows, budgets, payments, and reporting
    • Supports applicant and grantee portals with reviewer and panel management
    • Integrates with Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Grants.gov, DocuSign, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Available as a web platform only

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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