Compare Instrumentl and iWave 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year
Instrumentl
Star Rating
(128)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(473)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that iWave excels in providing comprehensive data for donor prospecting, with users highlighting its ability to conduct quick and accurate screenings to assess major gift capacity. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to enhance their fundraising efforts.
- Users say that Instrumentl stands out for its user-friendly grant management system, which helps users track deadlines and follow-up reports effectively. This functionality is praised for keeping teams organized and on top of their grant applications.
- Reviewers mention that iWave's customer support is a significant advantage, with many users appreciating the exceptional onboarding experience and the ongoing assistance they receive. This level of support can be crucial for organizations that may need help navigating complex data.
- According to verified reviews, Instrumentl's dashboard offers various views and tracking options for grant statuses, making it easier for users to visualize their progress. This feature is particularly appealing for those managing multiple grants simultaneously.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while iWave has a higher overall satisfaction score, Instrumentl boasts a slightly better rating for ease of use and setup. Users find Instrumentl's interface intuitive, which can lead to a smoother initial experience for new users.
- Users report that iWave is loaded with features that provide in-depth insights into prospective donors, allowing organizations to discover new information that can enhance their fundraising strategies. However, some users feel that the platform could benefit from more tailored configurations to better fit their specific workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Instrumentl
No pricing availableiWave
Starter - $
Starting at $4,150.00
1 User Per Year
Perfect for nonprofit startups or small organizations beginning their journey into real-time data insights.
- Up to 1,500 subscription screens
- 1 User
- Up to 750 live profiles
Free Trial
Instrumentl
Free Trial is available
iWave
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
79
8.7
401
Ease of Use
9.6
78
9.0
404
Ease of Setup
9.8
36
9.2
134
Ease of Admin
9.9
36
9.2
114
Quality of Support
10.0
74
9.1
358
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
38
9.4
111
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
60
9.1
389
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
26
Fundraising
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Donor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interoperability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Proposal Management
8.9
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
10.0
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
Fund Tracking
9.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
Impact & Outcomes
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Grant Prospecting
9.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
Compliance
8.9
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integrations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Instrumentl and iWave are categorized as Donor Prospect Research
Unique Categories
Instrumentl is categorized as Grant Management
iWave is categorized as Donor Management and Fundraising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Instrumentl
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iWave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
48.4%
Fund-Raising
10.2%
Civic & Social Organization
4.7%
Management Consulting
4.7%
Higher Education
3.9%
Other
28.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
28.5%
Higher Education
27.0%
Fund-Raising
13.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
21.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does Instrumentl have the potential to populate our SalesForce software with Grantor info and funding?
2 Comments
Official Response from Instrumentl
Hi Cathy - great question. We do not currently support an integration with Salesforce in terms of grantor information and funding.
Integrations like these...Read more
I recently started my own subscription after being a guest user on someone else's; I cannot figure out how to take her name off and have mine as the owner. I do not want to lose any of the project information I currently have in the account though! Thanks!
1 Comment
GM
Thanks for reaching our Carolyn - looks like this was resolved with our support team :) Read more
Instrumentl has no more discussions with answers
Is there any work being done on the "RelSci" portion in regard to being able to upload a list of our trustees, etc to find relationships? Also, does iWave integrate with Raiser's Edge NXT?
2 Comments
AB
It has been nearly a year since I've used IWave but I think the short answer to your question is no -- you can't upload a list to RelSci - but I would check...Read more
I’ve never heard of iWave before. Who are you guys anyway?
1 Comment
CS
IWAVE is a resource for development researchers who identify and track potential philanthropic donors. I have used IWAVE on and off for 23 years. They are a...Read more
We don’t have the resources (small team, budget restrictions, not enough time, etc.) for a tool like this, so why bother?
1 Comment
BA
iWave works with nonprofits and nonprofit consultants exclusively, this is common feedback for us to hear and we take this into account in pricing and...Read more
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