Head to head
Fastweb vs Unigo: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Fastweb but not Unigo, so this page compares them on facts only: cost, stated database size, application shortcuts, own no-essay awards and data sharing. We could not read Unigo's cost terms.
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 | Fastweb | Unigo |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Founded 1995; sold to Monster Worldwide in 2001 (per Fastweb). The privacy policy is issued by Iron Corp US Inc. | Unigo LLC; Unigo and ScholarshipExperts.com were acquired by EDPlus Holdings, LLC in 2013 and 2014 and combined in 2015 |
| Cost | Free Free. No paid plan seen. | Not read Cost not read. |
| Database, as stated | 1.5 million scholarships worth over $3.4 billion | Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants, $24 billion in awards |
| Applying | Personalized recommendations from a profile; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. | An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster. |
| Own no-essay award | None stated | Monthly Unigo scholarships, for example the Unigo $10K Scholarship (age 14 and up, US residents). |
| Data sharing | Policy says information "may be sold to colleges" and may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers". | Privacy terms not read. |
| Ratings | Trustpilot: 1.2 from 232 reviews (unclaimed profile). App Store (US): 2.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings | Not read |
| Scored on this site | Yes, 5.45 / 10 | Reviewed, not scored |
Source: Fastweb homepage
Source: Fastweb about page
Source: Fastweb privacy policy
Source: Fastweb College Scholarships on the App Store
Source: Fastweb on Trustpilot
Source: Unigo scholarship management page
Source: Unigo homepage
Source: Unigo: our scholarships
Source: Unigo FAQs
Which one should you choose?
Choose Fastweb if
Students who want a large free database with listings checked by people.
Choose Unigo if
Students who want a large database plus monthly awards run by the site.
A large stated database (3.6 million scholarships and grants).
What should you watch for?
- Fastweb: The weakest ratings in the scored set: 1.2 on Trustpilot and 2.7 on the App Store.
- Unigo: Privacy terms, apps and ratings were not read for this edition.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Fastweb or Unigo?
Fastweb: Personalized recommendations from a profile; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. Unigo: An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster.
Is Fastweb or Unigo free?
Fastweb: Free. No paid plan seen. Unigo: Cost not read.
Do Fastweb and Unigo sell student data?
Fastweb: Policy says information "may be sold to colleges" and may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers". Unigo: Privacy terms not read. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.