RQ Platform
RQ Platform is configurable application and review management software for programs such as awards, scholarships, grants, fellowships, nominations, volunteer…
What RQ Platform is
RQ Platform is configurable application and review management software for programs such as awards, scholarships, grants, fellowships, nominations, volunteer recruitment, and mentorship. Organizations can set up portals, eligibility rules, reviewer workflows, scoring rubrics, communications, and reporting without relying on developers. The platform supports flexible forms, multi-phase application management, and blinded reviews. Mentorship tools include mentor-mentee matching, goals, tasks, progress tracking, reminders, surveys, and progress visibility. The vendor says every plan includes unlimited users and submissions. Integration examples include Salesforce, IMIS, Wicket, Personify, Novi, PayPal, Microsoft Entra ID, SAML-based authentication, APIs, payment gateways, and analytics tools; availability may depend on system and project requirements. The vendor says pricing can vary with program structure, configuration, integrations, customization, and implementation needs. RQ Platform is described for associations, foundations, nonprofits, corporations, higher education, and government teams managing programs at scale.
Good
- Plans include unlimited users and submissions.
- Workflows can be configured without relying on developers.
- Blinded reviews are supported.
- Mentorship tools include matching, goals, and progress tracking.
- Onboarding and ongoing administrator support are included.
Watch out
- Some integrations depend on system and project requirements.
- Pricing may vary with configuration and implementation needs.
Who it suits
It suits organizations managing application-based programs that need configurable review workflows, scoring, and reporting. Its mentorship tools may also fit programs that coordinate mentor-mentee relationships.
Verdict
RQ Platform supports a broad range of application and review programs, with mentorship capabilities available as well. Organizations should confirm the configuration and integrations their program requires, since these can affect pricing and availability.
Plans and prices
From RQ Platform's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $2,500 a year | Unlimited users · Unlimited submissions · Unlimited reviewers · Starting at $2,500 / year |
| Mentor Connect | $9,500 a year | Up to 250 connections · Weighted matching · Goals and tasks · Direct messaging · Progress reports or surveys · Starting at $9,500 / year |
| Mentor Engage | Priced on request | Unlimited connections · Up to five reports or surveys · Acceptance review · Payment collection · Contact Sales |
| Professional | Priced on request | Multiple categories · Eligibility screening · Review rubrics per category · Advanced workflows & automations · Contact Sales |
The facts
Each one read from RQ Platform's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company history
- RhythmQ says former colleagues Rishi Chandarana and Carol Ayton started work on its first solution in 2008 to manage award nominations for a nonprofit.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2008checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Mississauga, Ontario, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Integrations
- Integration examples include Salesforce, IMIS, Wicket, Personify, Novi, PayPal, Microsoft Entra ID, SAML-based authentication, APIs, payment gateways, and analytics tools; availability can depend on system and project requirements.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Intended organizations
- The site describes the product for associations, foundations, nonprofits, corporations, higher education, and government teams managing programs at scale.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Mentorship
- Mentorship capabilities include mentor-mentee matching, goals, tasks, progress tracking, reminders, surveys, and progress visibility.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Pricing variation
- The vendor says pricing may vary based on program structure, configuration, integrations, customization, and implementation requirements.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- RQ Platform is configurable application and review management software for awards, scholarships, grants, fellowships, nominations, volunteer recruitment, mentorship, and other application-based programs.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Reviews
- Features include flexible forms and review workflows, multi-phase application management, and blinded reviews for fair scoring.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- The security page lists SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS 4.0.1, GDPR, SSL/TLS encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, multi-factor authentication, audit logs, and daily backups.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Pricing includes onboarding and ongoing administrator support, and the vendor says customers can get continued help from staff familiar with these programs.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Users and submissions
- The site says every plan includes unlimited users and submissions.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Workflow
- The platform supports configuring portals, eligibility rules, reviewer workflows, scoring rubrics, communications, and reporting without relying on developers.checked 30 Sep 2026
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