# Award Force vs Zealous Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Award Force excels in providing a comprehensive solution for managing awards, with features that streamline the entire process from entry submissions to judging and winner determination. Users appreciate its ability to securely handle sensitive information and the robust support offered throughout the awards cycle.
- **Users say** that Zealous stands out for its exceptional customer service, which many find to be the highlight of their experience. The platform's user-friendly back-end and the availability of helpful resources on their website make it easy for users to manage their awards projects effectively.
- **Reviewers mention** that while Award Force has a higher overall satisfaction score, Zealous offers a more accessible entry-level price point, making it an attractive option for small businesses looking to manage awards without a significant financial commitment.
- **According to verified reviews** , Award Force's implementation process is praised for its efficiency, with users noting the intuitive onboarding that helps them get started quickly. In contrast, some users of Zealous have expressed a desire for more advanced features that could enhance their award management experience.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that Award Force's integrations with other systems, such as data lakes, provide added value for organizations looking to streamline their workflows. Meanwhile, Zealous users appreciate the all-in-one nature of the platform, which consolidates competition pages, entries, and scoring in one place.
- **Users report** that while both platforms have received high ratings for support quality, Award Force's dedicated assistance during the awards process is particularly noted, whereas Zealous users emphasize the personal touch and responsiveness of their customer service team as a key differentiator.




| | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 290 | 16 | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (208 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (238 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (206 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (173 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (201 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (170 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (194 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Award Force

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Premier

Price: Contact Us Per Year

Description: Tailored solution for uncommon needs, high submission volumes or multi-award requirements.


Key Features:
- Everything in Pro, and:
- Access exclusive features and custom functionality
- Major submission volumes (10k+)

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/award-force/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Zealous

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0.00 20 Submissions Per Year

Description: Try Zealous for fr
ee for 20 entries, upgrade when you’re ready.

Key Features:
- Up to 20 submissions
- Unlimited draft entries, file storage, judges & categories
- Branded webpage

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zealous/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Scholarship Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zealous** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Collection

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attachments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scholarship Matching** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Applicant Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application Review

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Review Assignments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scoring Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Comments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration and Integrations

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Questions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Student Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reviewer Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Preview Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Categorization/Grouping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admissions Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Nonprofits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Schools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interview Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **White Label** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Grant Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zealous** | N/A | N/A |

#### Proposal Management

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Form Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grantee Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attachments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ratings/Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract/License Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Fund Tracking

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disbursements** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Grant Allocations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Email Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Impact & Outcomes

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Program Evaluation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad Hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Administrative Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Grant Prospecting

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Funder Lists** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Automated Responses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Eligibility Screening** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Donor Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Categorization/Grouping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quotes/Estimates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Grantseekers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Award Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Submission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Questions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Due Date Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Grantmakers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Impact Measurement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Awards Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | 8.4/10 | 110 |
| **Zealous** | N/A | N/A |

#### Submission Management

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Form Builders** | 8.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Countdown Timers** | 8.0 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Landing Pages** | 8.2 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Portal** | 8.8 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Judging Management

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Judge Assignments** | 8.7 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multiround Scoring** | 8.6 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scoring and Voting** | 8.9 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Submission Dashboards** | 8.8 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Awards Administration

| Feature | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Support** | 8.4 (72 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Applicant Communications** | 8.3 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | 7.5 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.1 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Awards Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/awards-management)


**Unique to Zealous (2):** [Scholarship Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/scholarship-management), [Grant Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/grant-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Award Force | Zealous | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 67.0% | 93.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.9% | 6.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 13.0% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Award Force

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 17.8%
- **Events Services:** 8.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 3.2%
- **Media Production:** 2.8%
- **Publishing:** 2.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.8%
- **Government Administration:** 2.8%
- **Human Resources:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 47.7%

#### Zealous

- **Fine Art:** 33.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 20.0%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 13.3%
- **Sports:** 6.7%
- **Media Production:** 6.7%
- **Environmental Services:** 6.7%
- **Entertainment:** 6.7%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 6.7%

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## Top Discussions

### Award Force

- Title: [Our awards program is judged by state, with state winners going through to national finals. Is this possible to manage with Award Force?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/4372-judging) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. This would use what we refer to as "chapters". Chapters can be a breakdown be e.g. geographic region, city, organisational departments, business units,..."
- Title: [Do you take a cut or commission on the entry fees we charge?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/payments) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. You will need to have your own payment gateway account so that all fees collected from your participants go directly to you. We support many payment..."
- Title: [We have several evaluation stages. Can this be arranged with Award Force?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/4370-evaluation) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can configure as many distinct evaluation/judging stages as you need to come to your result. Each stage can use any mode of judging and essentially..."
- Title: [Is Award Force worth it for awards management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-award-force-worth-it-for-awards-management) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The multi-program subscription model is the value point that makes the most sense for organizations running more than one annual cycle. Paying once to run..."
- Title: [What is Award Force used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-award-force-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "HI! Award Force is purpose-built for awards programs, allowing awards managers to bring entries, judging, payments and reporting together in one secure,..."

### Zealous

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/award-force-vs-zealous)