InstrumentlCandid vs Instrumentl for nonprofits
Choose Candid if…
US nonprofits researching foundations and past grants
Not ideal for: Organisations that need UK, Australian or Canadian funder data
Choose Instrumentl if…
US and Canadian nonprofits with a grants programme and a budget for a research tool
Not ideal for: Organisations outside North America
| Candid | Instrumentl | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●● | ●●●●● |
| Price | Free plan · paid from US$1,199/year (Premium, billed annually) | From US$299/month (Discover, billed annually) |
| Nonprofit offer | Verified non-funding organisations get the free plan at no cost, with optional paid upgrades. | None found |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Available in | 🌍 AnywhereBuilt for United StatesFunder and nonprofit data is mainly US | 🇺🇸 United States onlyOnly works with US 501(c)(3)s; funders mostly US |
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Our ratings: Candid: The leading US funder database, with a free plan and wide use. Instrumentl: Leading US and Canadian grant research and tracking platform.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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