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CommunityForce vs RQ Platform

Both stand on application management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CommunityForce

Paid Web

CommunityForce brings application, review, award, and post-award work into one platform, with reporting and funding discovery tools. Its price is not publicly listed, so organizations should request a demo and quote.

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RQ Platform

Paid APIWeb

RQ Platform covers application intake, review workflows, reporting, and mentorship in a configurable system. Organizations should account for its starting price and the possibility that costs vary with implementation needs.

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The facts

	CommunityForce	RQ Platform
Free plan	Not published	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Starter: $2,500 a year
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	communityforce.com	rqplatform.com
On application management software	#13 of 31	#20 of 31

CommunityForce: what it does well

Covers awards programs through closeout
Supports reviewer collaboration, scores, and rubrics
Offers applicant dashboards and conditional forms
AI is off by default and changes require approval
Separate database and file storage for each organization

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
Weekday support responses are within 24 business hours
Live trainer sessions are capped at four hours monthly

RQ Platform: what it does well

Plans include unlimited users and submissions.
Supports multi-phase applications and blinded reviews.
Mentorship tools include matching and progress tracking.
Pricing includes onboarding and administrator support.

What to know first

Pricing starts at $2,500/yr.
Some plan pricing requires contacting sales.
Integration availability can depend on systems and project requirements.

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