How Grantlas compares
Prices and features from each company's public pages, checked and dated. Where another tool is the better pick, we say so.
Prices and features checked October 22, 2026
At a glance
| Feature | Grantlas | Instrumentl | Candid | Grant Frog | GrantStation | GrantWatch | Grantable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest paid price, monthly | $99 | $349 | $219 | $229 | Not listed | $49 | $50 |
| Lowest paid price, yearly | $999 | $3,588 | $1,199 | $2,388 | $199 | $249 | $500 |
| Foundations | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Government grants | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | RFP recs | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Fit with written reason | ✓ Yes | Beta | Credit-limited | Not listed | Not listed | Tokens | ✓ Yes |
| Peer prospecting | ✓ Yes | $499+ | Premium | ✓ Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Works in Claude/ChatGPT | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Claude | ✗ No | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Full comparisons
- Grantlas vs Instrumentl →Same first question, $250 a month less.
- Grantlas vs Candid →A ranked shortlist instead of a reference database.
- Grantlas vs Grant Frog →Funder research with a Tracker, not a grants office.
- Grantlas vs GrantStation →A ranked shortlist, not a directory to sort.
- Grantlas vs GrantWatch →Ranked for your nonprofit, not a list for everyone.
- Grantlas vs Grantable →Find the funder first, then write where you already write.
- Instrumentl alternatives →From free to $219 a month, sorted by who each tool fits.
- Foundation Directory alternatives →Candid Search and five other ways to find foundation funders.
Other tools, compared
Questions
Is Grantlas cheaper than Instrumentl?
Yes. Grantlas Solo is $99 a month paid monthly or $999 a year. Instrumentl's lowest plan is $349 a month paid monthly or $3,588 a year.
How much does Candid Foundation Directory cost in 2026?
Candid Premium is $219 a month paid monthly or $1,199 a year. Ultimate is $1,699 a year. There's a free plan with limited search results.
Is Grantlas cheaper than Grant Frog?
For one organization, yes. Grantlas Solo is $99 a month, month to month, or $999 a year. Grant Frog's lowest plan, Professional, is $229 a month paid monthly or $2,388 a year. Grantlas costs $1,560 a year less paid monthly, $1,389 less paid yearly.
How much does GrantStation cost?
$199 a year on grantstation.com ($699 is the figure TechSoup quotes as its normal price); state nonprofit associations offer member discounts ($75–$139 through PANO, for example).
How much does GrantWatch cost?
$22 a week, $49 a month, $100 a quarter or $249 a year.
Does Grantlas write grants?
Not inside Grantlas, by design. Connect it to Claude or ChatGPT, included in every plan, and draft there with your profile and the funder's details pulled in.
Prices and features checked October 22, 2026
- Instrumentl pricing
- Candid pricing
- Grant Frog pricing (Monthly and Yearly toggle)
- GrantWatch plans
- Grantable pricing
- GrantStation membership
- Grant Frog website
- Instrumentl help: Claude and ChatGPT
- Candid connector for Claude
Instrumentl, Candid, Foundation Directory, Grant Frog, GrantStation, GrantWatch, Grantable, Grantsights and Engrant are trademarks of their owners. Grantlas isn't affiliated with any of them. Prices and features come from each company's public pages on the date shown and can change. If something here is out of date, email team@grantlas.com and we'll fix it within a week.