Instrumentl vs. Grantable
Instrumentl and Grantable both find and write grants. Instrumentl starts at $299 a month with seat limits by plan. Grantable has a free plan and paid plans from $50 a month with no per-seat fees.
Prices checked October 12, 2026.
Instrumentl and Grantable side by side
| Instrumentl | Grantable | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Discovery, writing, and post-award management for development teams | AI discovery and writing for nonprofits |
| Entry price | $299/month paid annually, or $349 monthly | $0, then $50/month for Starter |
| Top published price | $999/month for up to 15 users | $150/month for Pro, plus $300/month for Agency Hub |
| Free option | None. A 14-day trial with no card | An ongoing free plan |
| Users | 3, 5, or 15 by plan | No per-seat fees |
Why teams choose Quillify over both
Quillify finds the funding, writes the proposal, and manages the award. You get both halves of Instrumentl and Grantable in one place, free to start.
- Contracts and lenders beside the grants
- Quillify carries 11,000+ open government contract opportunities and 480+ community lenders in the same search as its grants.
- Post-award dates, read from your award letter
- Hand Quillify an award letter and it reads out the reporting schedule, the closeout window, and the changes that need the funder’s approval first. Each one goes on your calendar.
- A quiet month costs nothing
- Quillify starts free with pay as you go. Unused plan credits roll over for a full year instead of expiring at the end of the month.
Questions people ask
Is Grantable cheaper than Instrumentl?
Grantable’s paid plans run $50 and $150 a month with a free plan below them. Instrumentl’s run $299 to $999 a month paid annually. Quillify starts free with pay as you go. Its unused plan credits roll over for a full year.
Does Instrumentl or Grantable charge per user?
Instrumentl caps users by plan at 3, 5, or 15. Grantable lists no per-seat fees. Quillify searches grants, government contracts, and community lenders in one place, free to start.
Which one tracks grant spending after an award?
Instrumentl’s Full Lifecycle plan tracks spending against budget and connects to accounting software. Quillify manages the award on the reporting side. The award letter becomes a calendar of every report and deadline, and Quillify drafts each report when it comes due. Your team logs spending against the award with its receipts, which feeds the financial report draft. The books stay in the accounting system you already run.
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