Nonprofits · head to head
GrantStation vs Network for Good
GrantStation
Nonprofits
A low-cost grant opportunity database sold on annual membership, usually at a heavy standing discount
- From
- $199/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- 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.; Network for Good no pricing information available; vendor directs to quote request form
- They diverge on capability: GrantStation covers US grantmaker database, Network for Good covers Online donations.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GrantStation and Network for Good actually diverge.
| Attribute | GrantStation | Network for Good |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $199/year | On request |
| Pricing model | Per organisation per year | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | Unknown | 2000 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).
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 Network for Good
- Online donations
- Donor management
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Salesforce
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 Network for Good
- A solo grant writer validating whether a cause area has enough funders to justify a grants strategynot Network for Good
- An organisation whose state nonprofit association resells the membership at 75 to 139 dollars, making it near-free researchnot Network for Good
- Supplementing an existing donor CRM with opportunity discovery without adding a second four-figure subscriptionnot Network for Good
Network for Good
- Business operationsnot GrantStation
- Productivitynot GrantStation
- Automationnot 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.
Network for Good
- No pricing information available; vendor directs to quote request form
- Quote-only model with no public pricing transparency
- Website redirects to demo/consultation request rather than pricing page
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
Network for Good
On request- Essential$70/month
- Online donations
- Donor management
- Professional$150/month
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Reports
Which should you pick?
Choose GrantStation if
- You need us grantmaker database.
- You also want federal and state funding.
Choose Network for Good if
- You need online donations.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want donor management.
Questions people ask
- Is GrantStation or Network for Good better?
- Neither clearly leads. GrantStation starts at $199/year and Network for Good at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, GrantStation or Network for Good?
- GrantStation starts at $199/year and Network for Good at On request.
- Does GrantStation or Network for Good run on more platforms?
- GrantStation runs on Web. Network for Good runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- 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 Network for Good is typically brought in for.
- What can GrantStation do that Network for Good cannot?
- GrantStation covers US grantmaker database, Federal and state funding, International and Canadian databases, Weekly opportunity bulletin. Network for Good covers Online donations, Donor management, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing.
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.
Network for Good: How does Network for Good price its offerings?
Network for Good does not publish pricing; interested customers must request a demo or contact sales directly for custom quotes.
SourceGrantStation: Does it track my applications?
No. It finds opportunities. Pipeline, deadlines and reporting have to live elsewhere.
Network for Good: What products does Network for Good offer?
Network for Good provides fundraising, donor management, and event management solutions for nonprofit organizations.
SourceGrantStation: 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.
Network for Good: Is there a free trial available?
Trial information is not available on the public website; customers must contact sales to discuss options.
SourceGrantStation: Is there a free trial?
GrantStation offers a limited free search tool and periodic trials, but the full databases require membership.
Network for Good: What support is included?
Support details are not published online; customers should contact Network for Good to discuss service levels and support options.
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