GrantFinder alternative: how GrantMatch compares
Prices and features last checked on 30 October 2026. Providers change their plans, so please check the linked sources before you decide.
GrantFinder, from Idox, is one of the longest-running funding databases in the UK, with a research team behind it. If you are weighing it up, or looking for something lighter, this page compares it with GrantMatch using what each of us publishes.
We make GrantMatch, so we have included an honest section on when GrantFinder is the better choice.
At a glance
| GrantFinder | GrantMatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | VCSE Essentials £1,020 a year (1 user); Growth £1,500 a year (up to 3 users); Enterprise on enquiry [1] | Free, plus Premium at £19.99 a month (14-day trial, no card) [3] |
| Who it is for | UK VCSE organisations, small businesses (Growth), public sector and large organisations (Enterprise) [1] | Charities, CICs, community groups, schools, councils and small businesses [3][4] |
| Income guide | Essentials up to £500k, Growth £500k to £2m, Enterprise larger organisations and local authorities [1] | No income bands |
| Coverage claimed | 8,500+ live funding opportunities [2] | Current UK grant listings, shown live on our home page [4] |
| Users | 1, up to 3, or unlimited by plan [1] | One account per person |
| Alerts | Save, share and receive alerts [1] | Weekly digest free; instant, daily or weekly alerts on Premium [3] |
| Eligibility checks | Not described on its public pages | Checks against your organisation profile (3 free after trial, unlimited on Premium) [3] |
| Help writing applications | Not described on its public pages | Plan, first draft and draft review against the criteria on Premium [3] |
| Training and support | Onboarding guide, live training sessions; account manager on Enterprise [1] | Email support |
| Free option | Demo on request [1] | Free plan and 14-day Premium trial, no card [3] |
Price and users
GrantFinder's subscriptions page lists VCSE Essentials at £1,020 a year for one user and Growth at £1,500 a year for up to three users. Enterprise is priced on enquiry [1]. The page does not say whether VAT is added, so check that with Idox.
GrantMatch has a Free plan and Premium at £19.99 a month. New accounts get a 14-day Premium trial with no card needed, and become Free afterwards unless they choose to subscribe. You can cancel any time in your account settings.
How the data is put together
GrantFinder says a dedicated content team, with more than 40 years of combined expertise, updates its database and that opportunities are verified by expert researchers [1][2]. That human research desk is a real strength.
GrantMatch monitors 90+ published UK funding sources, including GOV.UK Find a Grant, Innovate UK, UKRI and the National Lottery Community Fund, and every grant links back to the funder's own page [5].
Matching, eligibility and preparing applications
GrantFinder offers keyword, organisation type, geography and activity filters, with alerts for new and updated funds [2]. GrantMatch matches grants to your organisation profile, can check your eligibility against a grant's criteria, and on Premium helps you plan, draft and review your application [3].
When GrantFinder is the better choice
- You are a council, housing association or large organisation that needs many users, single sign-on, a dedicated account manager or tailored training [1].
- Your procurement process needs a supplier with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certification [1].
- You want a human research team and daily editorial funding news more than eligibility checks or drafting help.
- You need the widest coverage: GrantFinder says it covers 8,500+ live opportunities [2].
Try GrantMatch
Search current UK grants free, no account needed. New accounts get 14 days of Premium with no card, then Free unless you choose to subscribe.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does GrantFinder cost?
- On 30 October 2026 GrantFinder listed VCSE Essentials at £1,020 a year for one user and Growth at £1,500 a year for up to three users, with Enterprise priced on enquiry. Its page does not say whether VAT is included.
- Is GrantFinder UK only?
- Its published plans are for UK organisations: UK VCSE organisations, registered UK small businesses, public sector bodies and larger organisations.
- Is there a free alternative to GrantFinder?
- GOV.UK Find a Grant and Charity Excellence are free. GrantMatch has a Free plan, and Premium is £19.99 a month with a 14-day trial and no card needed.
- Can I use GrantFinder and GrantMatch together?
- Yes. Some organisations use a large research database for discovery and GrantMatch to check eligibility and prepare applications.
Sources
All checked on 30 October 2026. Numbers in square brackets refer to this list.
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GrantFinder is a trade mark of Idox. The name is used only to describe and compare the service. GrantMatch is not affiliated with Idox.