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GrantStation vs Humanitix

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GrantStation

Nonprofits

A low-cost grant opportunity database sold on annual membership, usually at a heavy standing discount

From
$199/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Humanitix logo

Humanitix

Events

Ticketing that funds charity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Humanitix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GrantStation it is a database with no pipeline, no deadline tracking against your own applications and no post-award reporting, so any team of more than one ends up managing grants in a spreadsheet anyway.; Humanitix standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST
  • They diverge on capability: GrantStation covers US grantmaker database, Humanitix covers Ticketing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GrantStation and Humanitix actually diverge.

Attributes where GrantStation and Humanitix differ
AttributeGrantStationHumanitix
Starting price$199/yearFree
Pricing modelPer organisation per yeartransaction
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryNonprofitsEvents
FoundedUnknown2016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in GrantStation

  • US grantmaker database
  • Federal and state funding
  • International and Canadian databases
  • Weekly opportunity bulletin
  • PathFinder library
  • Saved searches

Only in Humanitix

  • Ticketing
  • Registration
  • Seating charts
  • Check-in app
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

GrantStation

  • A small nonprofit with no grants budget that needs a starting list of plausible funders in its statenot Humanitix
  • A solo grant writer validating whether a cause area has enough funders to justify a grants strategynot Humanitix
  • An organisation whose state nonprofit association resells the membership at 75 to 139 dollars, making it near-free researchnot Humanitix
  • Supplementing an existing donor CRM with opportunity discovery without adding a second four-figure subscriptionnot Humanitix

Humanitix

  • Event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performancesnot GrantStation
  • Fundraising event management for nonprofitsnot GrantStation
  • Community event registration and ticket salesnot GrantStation

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

GrantStation

  • It is a database with no pipeline, no deadline tracking against your own applications and no post-award reporting, so any team of more than one ends up managing grants in a spreadsheet anyway.
  • The published 699 dollar list price bears no relation to the market price, which means buyers who purchase direct without checking association rates routinely overpay by three to nine times.
  • Funder records are broad but shallow compared with 990-derived tools, so vetting whether a foundation actually funds organisations like yours still requires separate research.
  • There are no integrations with donor CRMs or accounting systems, so nothing found in GrantStation flows anywhere else without manual re-entry.
  • Data freshness varies by database, and the international pool in particular is thin relative to the US listings it is bundled with.

Humanitix

  • Standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST
  • The reduced 2.5% plus $0.50 rate applies only to charities and schools
  • Larger operations are pushed to a custom plan with no published rate
  • The pricing page publishes no payment processing fee, payout timing or currency list

Pricing, plan by plan

GrantStation

$199/year
  • Membership (promotional or association rate)$199/year
    • Full US, Canadian and international databases
    • Weekly opportunity bulletin
    • PathFinder training library
  • Membership (list price)$699/year
    • Identical access to the promotional rate
    • Rarely the price actually paid

Humanitix

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • No fees for free events
  • Standard$0.99/ticket
    • 4% commission plus $0.99 per paid ticket (excl. GST)
  • Charities & Schools$0.5/ticket
    • 2.5% commission plus $0.50 per paid ticket
  • Custom$null/quote
    • Available for larger-scale operations

Which should you pick?

Choose GrantStation if

  • You need us grantmaker database.
  • You also want federal and state funding.
GrantStation review

Choose Humanitix if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want registration.
Humanitix review

Questions people ask

Is GrantStation or Humanitix better?
Neither clearly leads. GrantStation starts at $199/year and Humanitix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GrantStation or Humanitix?
Humanitix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/year for GrantStation and Free for Humanitix.
Does GrantStation or Humanitix run on more platforms?
GrantStation runs on Web. Humanitix runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Humanitix for free?
Yes. Humanitix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GrantStation starts at $199/year.
What is GrantStation best used for?
GrantStation is most often used for a small nonprofit with no grants budget that needs a starting list of plausible funders in its state, a solo grant writer validating whether a cause area has enough funders to justify a grants strategy, an organisation whose state nonprofit association resells the membership at 75 to 139 dollars, making it near-free research, supplementing an existing donor crm with opportunity discovery without adding a second four-figure subscription. Of those, a small nonprofit with no grants budget that needs a starting list of plausible funders in its state and a solo grant writer validating whether a cause area has enough funders to justify a grants strategy are not what Humanitix is typically brought in for.
What can GrantStation do that Humanitix cannot?
GrantStation covers US grantmaker database, Federal and state funding, International and Canadian databases, Weekly opportunity bulletin. Humanitix covers Ticketing, Registration, Seating charts, Check-in app.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GrantStation: What does GrantStation actually cost?

List price is 699 USD a year but the standing promotional rate is 199, and nonprofit associations resell it to members for 75 to 139. Check your association before buying direct.

Humanitix: How much does Humanitix charge per ticket?

Standard plan charges 4% plus $0.99 per paid ticket (excl. GST). Charities & Schools plan charges 2.5% plus $0.50 per paid ticket. Free events incur no charges.

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GrantStation: Does it track my applications?

No. It finds opportunities. Pipeline, deadlines and reporting have to live elsewhere.

Humanitix: Does Humanitix have subscription or setup fees?

Humanitix has no subscription fees, no signup fees, and no contracts required. Fees are transaction-based only on paid tickets sold.

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GrantStation: How does it compare with Instrumentl?

It is roughly a tenth of the price and does roughly a tenth of the job. Instrumentl adds matching, pipeline and post-award tracking.

Humanitix: What support is included with Humanitix pricing?

Free customer support is included with all pricing tiers, and all profits from Humanitix are directed to charity.

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GrantStation: Is there a free trial?

GrantStation offers a limited free search tool and periodic trials, but the full databases require membership.

Humanitix: Do all Humanitix pricing tiers include the full feature set?

All pricing tiers provide access to the complete feature set including human support, website integration, customization, reporting, and various integrations.

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