RQ Platform
RQ Platform: A broad grant-management platform with a published Starter price of $2,500 per year. Ranked #6 of 31 in Application Management Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for budget-conscious grant programs.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forBudget-conscious grant programs
- Free planNo
- Paid from$2,500/yr
- Scoring and rubricsYes
- Founded2008 · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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.
Our verdict on RQ Platform
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 grants, awards, scholarships, fellowships, nominations, volunteer programs, mentorship initiatives, and other structured programs. Its scope covers application, nomination, registration, and follow-up forms; custom portals and eligibility rules; reviewer assignments; scoring; communications; reporting; payments; and integrations with organizational systems.
Pricing is straightforward at the entry level: according to the vendor’s pricing page, the Starter plan is $2,500 per year with annual billing. It includes submission collection, electronic reference requests, multiple review phases, unlimited reviewers, custom scoring rubrics, and a branded program guide. Professional includes everything in RQ Starter, plus multiple categories, eligibility screening, review rubrics per category, advanced workflows and automations, and payment requirements. Professional is contact-sales, and pricing may vary by program structure, integrations, customization, and implementation. Organizations comparing costs should weigh the published Starter price against the capabilities needed for more complex programs.
The platform’s strongest fit is for teams that need structured review and administrative control in one system. Dashboards, exports, analytics, historical reporting, automated deadlines, reminders, notifications, approvals, conflict management, and configurable scorecards support programs with formal evaluation stages. PayPal, Salesforce, IMIS, Wicket, Personify, and Novi integrations extend its organizational fit, while APIs, single sign-on, permissions, audit logs, and MFA support controlled access and operational oversight. Choose RQ Platform when grant or application workflows need breadth and automation; consider an alternative if a free plan or fully published pricing across tiers is essential.
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RQ Platform pricing
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RQ Platform fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $2,500/yr |
| Scoring and rubrics | Yes |
| Reviewer collaboration | Yes |
| Applicant portal | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
| Reporting and analytics | Yes |
| Payment collection | Yes |
| Supported programs | Grants |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: PayPal, Salesforce, IMIS, Wicket, Personify, Novi See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | rqplatform.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
RQ Platform integrations
RQ Platform lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- PayPal
- Salesforce
- IMIS
- Wicket
- Personify
- Novi
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Alternatives to RQ Platform
- OpenWaterA broad platform for managing complex applications, reviews, workflows, funding, and reporting.9.3
- SubmittableA broad platform for managing applications, reviews, payments, and program funds.9.2
- ReviewrA strong fit for grantmakers that need controlled reviews, scoring and post-award tracking.9.0
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