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Candid

by Candid · New York, United States · Since 2019

Grants and nonprofit data platform to find funding and research nonprofit organisations

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Starting price
On request
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is Candid?

Candid is fundraising tools from Candid, based in New York, United States and has been building software since 2019. Grants and nonprofit data platform to find funding and research nonprofit organisations

This category covers two audiences who buy very similar software: startups raising from investors, who need cap tables, data rooms and investor updates; and non-profits raising from donors, who need donation pages, receipts and donor records. In India both carry specific compliance weight — from ROC filings and share allotment on one side to 80G receipts and FCRA rules on the other.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Candid features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Candid adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Cap table and equity management
  • Investor CRM and update reporting
  • Secure data rooms
  • Donation pages and recurring giving
  • Receipts, 80G and donor tax documents
  • Payment collection including UPI
  • Campaign and peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Free tiers with paid compliance features
  • Free plan to start without a card

Candid pricing

Entry price

On request

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Candid charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on candid.org.

Specifications

Category
Fundraising tools
Vendor
Candid
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
2019
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
On request
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Candid — frequently asked questions

What is Candid?+

Candid is fundraising tools by Candid. Grants and nonprofit data platform to find funding and research nonprofit organisations

How much does Candid cost?+

Candid has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Candid offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Candid offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Candid made in India?+

No. Candid is developed by Candid in New York, United States.

Who is Candid best suited for?+

Candid suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for fundraising tools.

What are the best alternatives to Candid?+

Popular alternatives in fundraising tools include Ketto, Milaap, Donorbox. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Candid deployed?+

Candid is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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