# Foundation Directory Online vs GrantStation Comparison

| | Foundation Directory Online | GrantStation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 46 | 28 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Foundation Directory Online | GrantStation | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 9.2 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 9.7 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.5 (30 reviews) | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Foundation Directory Online

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### GrantStation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available


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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Donor Prospect Research Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-prospect-research)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Foundation Directory Online | GrantStation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 80.0% | 70.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.8% | 25.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.2% | 3.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Foundation Directory Online

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 53.3%
- **Education Management:** 11.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.4%
- **Higher Education:** 4.4%
- **Fund-Raising:** 4.4%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 4.4%
- **Research:** 2.2%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.2%
- **Performing Arts:** 2.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 8.9%

#### GrantStation

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 51.9%
- **Consulting:** 14.8%
- **Retail:** 3.7%
- **Philanthropy:** 3.7%
- **Performing Arts:** 3.7%
- **Music:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Fund-Raising:** 3.7%
- **Education Management:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 3.7%

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## Alternatives

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- [Nexis for Development Professionals](https://www.g2.com/products/nexis-for-development-professionals/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [EverTrue](https://www.g2.com/products/evertrue/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (22 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Foundation Directory Online

- Title: [What is the Foundation Center by candid?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-foundation-center-by-candid) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is the number one resource for grantwriters.  It provides so many details about foundation and corporate givers - that even they don't disclose. It's a..."
- Title: [How much does Foundation Directory Online cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-foundation-directory-online-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The Foundation Directory has a number of plans available to suit either yourself, individually - or as an organization where for example, you may have or..."

### GrantStation

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/foundation-directory-online-vs-grantstation-grantstation)