Head to head
BigFuture vs Fastweb: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Fastweb but not BigFuture, so this page compares them on facts only: cost, stated database size, application shortcuts, own no-essay awards and data sharing. 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 | BigFuture | Fastweb |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | College Board (nonprofit) | Founded 1995; sold to Monster Worldwide in 2001 (per Fastweb). The privacy policy is issued by Iron Corp US Inc. |
| Cost | Free Free. | Free Free. No paid plan seen. |
| Database, as stated | Over 24,000 scholarships, more than $1.5 billion a year | 1.5 million scholarships worth over $3.4 billion |
| Applying | Not read. | Personalized recommendations from a profile; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. |
| Own no-essay award | $40,000 and $500 BigFuture Scholarships: no essay, no minimum GPA or test score; entries earned by completing planning steps. | None stated |
| Data sharing | Privacy terms not read. | Policy says information "may be sold to colleges" and may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers". |
| Ratings | Not read | Trustpilot: 1.2 from 232 reviews (unclaimed profile). App Store (US): 2.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings |
| Scored on this site | Reviewed, not scored | Yes, 5.45 / 10 |
Source: BigFuture by College Board
Source: BigFuture about us
Source: Fastweb homepage
Source: Fastweb about page
Source: Fastweb privacy policy
Source: Fastweb College Scholarships on the App Store
Source: Fastweb on Trustpilot
Which one should you choose?
Choose BigFuture if
Students who want no-essay drawings tied to college planning steps.
Run by the College Board, a nonprofit, and free.
Choose Fastweb if
Students who want a large free database with listings checked by people.
What should you watch for?
- BigFuture: Its privacy terms were not read for this edition.
- Fastweb: The weakest ratings in the scored set: 1.2 on Trustpilot and 2.7 on the App Store.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, BigFuture or Fastweb?
BigFuture: Not read. Fastweb: Personalized recommendations from a profile; no auto-apply or one application for many stated.
Is BigFuture or Fastweb free?
BigFuture: Free. Fastweb: Free. No paid plan seen.
Do BigFuture and Fastweb sell student data?
BigFuture: Privacy terms not read. Fastweb: Policy says information "may be sold to colleges" and may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers". "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.