GiveKit vs GrantAppli
GrantAppli is focused grant writing software: funder research, AI-assisted drafting and team collaboration. GiveKit includes grant matching, guided drafting and a pipeline too, inside a full fundraising platform with donations, events, memberships and a CRM.
Updated October 2026
At a glance
- What it is
- All-in-one fundraising, grants and nonprofit operations
- Pricing
- From $50/mo
- Features compared
- 15 of 15
GrantAppli
- What it is
- AI grant writing software
- Pricing
- Pricing by demo
- Features compared
- 2 of 15
The short answer
Choose GrantAppli if you only need a dedicated grant-writing tool and already have a fundraising platform you're happy with. Choose GiveKit if you want grants handled in the same system as your donors, events and memberships.
GiveKit and GrantAppli features
Based on what each company lists on its own website.
| Feature | | GrantAppli |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising | ||
| Donation forms & campaigns | Yes | Not listed |
| Peer-to-peer fundraising | Yes | Not listed |
| Events & ticketing | Yes | Not listed |
| Memberships | Yes | Not listed |
| Silent auctions | Yes | Not listed |
| Automatic max bids | Yes | Not listed |
| Soft close on late bids | Yes | Not listed |
| Raffles | Yes | Not listed |
| Grants | ||
| Grant discovery & matching | Yes | Search only |
| Guided grant writing | Yes | Yes |
| Grant pipeline tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Relationships & operations | ||
| Donor CRM | Yes | Not listed |
| Email newsletters | Add-on | Not listed |
| Volunteer shift scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| Board management | Yes | Not listed |
Offered · — Not listed on their website · "Add-on" means available for an extra charge
How GiveKit and GrantAppli charge
GiveKit
From $50/mo
- Plans
- Community $50/mo · Impact $150/mo · Momentum $250/mo
- Annual billing
- Save 10%
- Donor tips
- None. Your checkout shows your cause only
GrantAppli
Pricing by demo
- Pricing
- Not published; available by booking a demo
- What's included
- Grant writing, funder research and collaboration
- Fundraising tools
- Not included; you'd need a separate platform
GrantAppli doesn't publish pricing. Because it doesn't include fundraising tools, you'd typically pay for a separate donation platform as well. GiveKit plans include grants and fundraising together.
What GrantAppli offers, and the catch
- Grant writing onlyAI-assisted proposal drafting, but no donations, events or donor CRM, so you'd still need a fundraising platform.
- Funder search, not matchingSearch for funders and check a foundation's website for mission fit. Open opportunities aren't scored or matched to your organization.
- Letters of inquiryGenerates outreach letters to funders.
- Pricing on requestPricing isn't published; you book a demo to find out what it costs.
What GiveKit does differently
- Grants plus fundraisingGiveKit runs grants next to donations, events, memberships, auctions and your CRM.
- One supporter recordFunders, donors, members and volunteers all live in the same database.
- Grant Fit™ matchingGiveKit scores open opportunities against your organization's profile.
- Published pricingGiveKit plans start at $50/mo, with grants included.
Which one is right for you?
GrantAppli may suit you if…
- You only need a grant-writing tool
- You're happy with your current fundraising platform
- Grant writing is your team's main job
GiveKit is a great fit if…
- You want grants and fundraising in one system
- You'd rather not pay for and connect separate tools
- You want funders and donors in the same CRM
GiveKit vs GrantAppli: common questions
What is GrantAppli?
GrantAppli is AI-powered grant writing software for nonprofits, with funder research, letter-of-inquiry generation and team collaboration. It doesn't include donation, event or CRM tools.
Does GiveKit help with grant writing?
Yes. GiveKit finds grant opportunities with Grant Fit™ match scores, guides you through drafting each application, and tracks every application on a pipeline board.
How much does GrantAppli cost?
GrantAppli doesn't publish pricing on its website; you book a demo to learn more. GiveKit plans start at $50 a month with grants included.
GrantAppli information is based on its public website as of October 2026 and may change. GrantAppli is a trademark of its owner. Spot something out of date? Let us know.
Thinking about switching from GrantAppli?
We'll help move your contacts and giving history, and show you GiveKit with your own programs in mind.