Award Force
6.1#4 in scholarship management softwareFrom $3,250 a yearWebAPI
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RQ Platform
6.0#8 in scholarship management softwareFrom $2,500 a yearWebAPI
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| Fact | Award Force | RQ Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
| Integrations | Integrations include a marketplace, native Zapier and Make connections, an API and webhooks, and connections such as Salesforce, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, WordPress, Xero, and Eventbrite. | 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. |
| Purpose | Award Force is awards management software for running awards programs, prizes, and competitions. | RQ Platform is configurable application and review management software for awards, scholarships, grants, fellowships, nominations, volunteer recruitment, mentorship, and other application-based programs. |
| Security | Award Force states that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant, ISO/IEC 27001 certified, PCI-DSS compliant, and Cyber Essentials certified. | 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. |
| Support | Growth and Pro include 24/5 support, a help centre, support articles, video tutorials, and a pre-launch check. | Pricing includes onboarding and ongoing administrator support, and the vendor says customers can get continued help from staff familiar with these programs. |
Award Force plans
- Growth$3,250 a year
- Pro$6,500 a year
- PremierPriced on request
RQ Platform plans
- Starter$2,500 a year
- Mentor Connect$9,500 a year
- Mentor EngagePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
Pick Award Force if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick RQ Platform if…
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.