Grantable vs SmartSimple Cloud:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SmartSimple Cloud had more branded searches than Grantable among grant management software worldwide. SmartSimple Cloud had about 4,400 branded searches, while Grantable had 1,600. SmartSimple Cloud made up 1.7% of all grant management software searches we track, and Grantable accounted for 0.62%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grant management software, Grantable and SmartSimple Cloud each appeared in two of the five answers. Grantable was mentioned before SmartSimple Cloud in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
SmartSimple Cloud, about 3 searches for every 1 for Grantable
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Grantable, named ahead of SmartSimple Cloud in 2 of 3 answers
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Top grant management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Grantable and SmartSimple Cloud were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Grantable was listed before SmartSimple Cloud in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Instrumentl1st
Submittable2nd
Grantable3rd
Foundant4th
SmartSimple Cloud5th
Fluxx6th
Euna Grants7th
Good Grants8th
Blackbaud Grantmaking9th
AmpliFund10th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Instrumentl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Submittable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Euna Grants3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Foundant2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SmartSimple Cloud2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Grantable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Good Grants2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Blackbaud Grantmaking2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fluxx2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AmpliFund1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about grant management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grant management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grant management software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best grant management software for funders and grants?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grant management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grant tracking software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Grantable or SmartSimple Cloud more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Grantable and SmartSimple Cloud by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten grant management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SmartSimple Cloud, Grantable. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Instrumentl | Submittable | Foundant | SmartSimple Cloud | Grantable | Euna Grants | Good Grants | AmpliFund | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Fluxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.3% | 28.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.12% | 0.39% | 0.93% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.1% | 29.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.19% | 0.35% | 0.51% | 0.1% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.9% | 25.3% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.54% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.1% | 25.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.45% | 0.2% | 0.34% | 0.65% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.7% | 29% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.63% | 0.28% | 0.39% | 0.63% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.5% | 33.2% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.59% | 0.32% | 0.37% | 0.48% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 61% | 33.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.37% | 0.33% | 0.48% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 65.1% | 29.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.9% | 29.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.63% | 0.35% | 0.39% | 0.28% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.9% | 28.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.42% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.8% | 29.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.28% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.4% | 28.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.62% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.28% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
How has the Grantable and SmartSimple Cloud comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SmartSimple Cloud was ahead of Grantable in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grantable’s share of searches among grant management software worldwide held steady at 0.62%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SmartSimple Cloud’s share of searches among grant management software worldwide moved from 2.1% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for grant management software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for SmartSimple Cloud worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grantable’s and SmartSimple Cloud’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Grantable
1 branded search term
- grantable
SmartSimple Cloud
1 branded search term
- smartsimple
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