GivingData vs OpenWater Grant Management
GivingData
givingdata.comOpenWater Grant Management
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| Figure | GivingData | OpenWater Grant Management |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Grant Management Software | 7.1 (#11) | 6.9 (#13) |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, MA, United States | Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Integrations | The integrations guide lists Microsoft Entra ID, OneDrive, Box, Bridger Insight, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, Google SSO, Gmail, Outlook, SAML, and document linking with Google Drive or Dropbox. | OpenWater says it integrates with more than 65 AMS, CRM, directory, and payment gateway solutions, including iMIS, Salesforce, Higher Logic, Stripe, and PayPal. |
| Purpose | GivingData is grants management software that connects funders and grantees around shared goals, collaboration and impact. | OpenWater provides grantmakers with software for managing applications, reviews, communications, and grant program data. |
| Support | All subscription plans include support, and the Go tier lists help-desk support. | OpenWater says implementation includes a dedicated representative, support queries average a 10-minute response, and it guarantees an answer within one business day. |
Plans
OpenWater Grant Management
- Custom subscriptionPriced on request
In their own words
GivingData
GivingData has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
OpenWater Grant Management
OpenWater Grant Management gives grantmaking organizations tools to manage applications, review rounds, communications, and program data. A drag-and-drop form builder supports conditional logic and file attachments of any size. Reviewers can access submissions assigned to them and submit scores through multi-round workflows. Dashboards track decisions and reports, while fund tracking records amounts, payment dates, and program budgets. Reporting and analytics help administrators examine program data and monitor outreach and follow-ups. OpenWater lists more than 65 integrations across association management, CRM, directory, and payment gateway products, including iMIS, Salesforce, Higher Logic, Stripe, and PayPal. Safeguards include SSO, app encryption, two-factor authentication, CAPTCHA, password strength requirements, and GDPR support options; integrated payment gateways must be PCI-compliant. Submission pages are mobile-responsive, administrative and review functions are available through the OpenWater app, and the platform supports WCAG compliance. It is designed for grant administrators at foundations, government agencies, associations, and higher education institutions—not grant recipients. Pricing is available by request and varies by usage. Recommendation requests are not supported directly within the platform.