Award Force: An AI-powered awards platform for awards, scholarships, grants, and competitions, with 40+ languages and data residency options. Here is how it compares with Applicantly, using Award Force's own website as of October 5, 2026.
| Applicantly | Award Force | |
|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Yes$79, $119, or $249 a month | Yes$3,250 or $6,500 a year, plus onboarding |
| Free trial | Yes14 days, all features | Not listed on their site |
| Conditional logic | YesShow or hide questions, plus answer rules | Yes |
| Multi-stage review | YesCustom stages with automatic next steps | YesMultiple judging rounds |
| Rubric scoring and ranking | YesTotals, judge averages, and rankings | YesRubric-aligned scoring |
| Blind or anonymized review | PartlyShareable link shows team numbers only; judge accounts see names, never contact details | YesAnonymized judging |
| Team applications | YesEvery member gets their own sign-in | YesEntry collaboration |
| Time slot or interview scheduling | YesSign-up sheets with capacity per slot | Not listed on their site |
| Parent and guardian consent for minors | YesGuardians sign by link, with a PDF audit trail | Not listed on their site |
| E-signatures | YesTyped signatures on any form | Not listed on their site |
| Application or entry fees | No | Yes15 payment gateways |
| Award disbursement or fund tracking | No | Not listed on their site |
| Recommendation letter requests | No | YesReferee review |
| AI features | YesOperator assistant edits forms, slots, and stages | YesAI scoring help, summaries, translation |
| Salesforce integration | NoGoogle Sheets sync, intake API, and CSV | YesTwo-way Salesforce |
| Custom domain | YesPro and Enterprise | YesOn Pro |
"Not listed on their site" means we could not find it on awardforce.com, not that Award Force lacks it.
Award Force publishes yearly plans: Growth at $3,250 a year, Pro at $6,500 a year, and Premier by quote, plus $2,300 for onboarding.
Applicantly plans are $79, $119, and $249 a month, or 25% less billed yearly. Every plan includes unlimited forms, stages, sign-up sheets, and judging forms, and starts with a 14-day free trial. Compare plans.
Award Force lists Growth at $3,250 a year and Pro at $6,500 a year, with Premier by quote and $2,300 for onboarding, as of October 2026.
Applicantly plans are $79, $119, and $249 a month, or 25% less billed yearly, with a 14-day free trial. There is no onboarding fee.
No. Award Force collects entry fees through 15 payment gateways. Applicantly is built for programs that are free to enter.
Yes. Start from a template, paste a Google Form link, or describe your application and AI drafts it for you to review. Then set your stages and judging form. There is no setup fee.
Checked October 5, 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm with Award Force before deciding. Award Force is a trademark of its owner; Applicantly is not affiliated with it.
Other comparisons: OpenWater, Reviewr, Submittable, SurveyMonkey Apply, SmarterSelect, AwardSpring, Good Grants.
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