Head to head
Appily vs BigFuture: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We review both on facts only, so this page compares them side by side without scores. Both are free to use.
By The Deadline Desk · Best Scholarship Sites · Published
Desk research from each site's public pages, app store listings and review profiles. Editorial assessment; we did not create accounts or apply for scholarships.
How do the facts compare?
| Fact | Appily | BigFuture |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | EAB ("Appily is owned by EAB") | College Board (nonprofit) |
| Cost | Free Free account. | Free Free. |
| Database, as stated | "The nation's largest, multi-billion dollar scholarship database" (no count stated) | Over 24,000 scholarships, more than $1.5 billion a year |
| Applying | Not read. | Not read. |
| Own no-essay award | None stated | $40,000 and $500 BigFuture Scholarships: no essay, no minimum GPA or test score; entries earned by completing planning steps. |
| Data sharing | Sharing with colleges is opt-out; the site links "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and a minor-friendly privacy policy. | Privacy terms not read. |
| Ratings | Not read | Not read |
| Scored on this site | Reviewed, not scored | Reviewed, not scored |
Source: Appily scholarships page
Source: Appily: Cappex is now Appily
Source: Appily: about page for AI tools
Source: About Appily
Source: BigFuture by College Board
Source: BigFuture about us
Which one should you choose?
Choose Appily if
Students who want detailed scholarship filters inside a college planning tool.
The widest set of scholarship filters listed on any page we read.
Choose BigFuture if
Students who want no-essay drawings tied to college planning steps.
Run by the College Board, a nonprofit, and free.
What should you watch for?
- Appily: Colleges can use your profile to send admission offers, and sharing with colleges is on unless you opt out.
- BigFuture: Its privacy terms were not read for this edition.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Appily or BigFuture?
Appily: Not read. BigFuture: Not read.
Is Appily or BigFuture free?
Appily: Free account. BigFuture: Free.
Do Appily and BigFuture sell student data?
Appily: Sharing with colleges is opt-out; the site links "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and a minor-friendly privacy policy. BigFuture: Privacy terms not read. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.