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Sites like BigFuture: alternatives worth a look in 2026

Short answer

Of the other scored sites, ScholarshipOwl (6.75) and Bold.org (6.30) rank highest on our weights. People look past BigFuture mainly because its own awards are drawings tied to completing planning steps. Stay with BigFuture if you already use College Board tools and want no-essay drawings.

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.

Why do people look for alternatives to BigFuture?

Which scored sites are the best alternatives?

  • Rank 1

    ScholarshipOwl

    6.75 / 10
    Paid after free trial

    Students who want to send many applications with little repeat work and are willing to pay after the trial

  • Rank 2

    Bold.org

    6.30 / 10
    Free

    Students who want free, donor-funded scholarships with clear rules on every listing

  • Rank 3

    Fastweb

    5.45 / 10
    Free

    Students who want a large free database with listings checked by people

  • Rank 4

    Scholarships.com

    5.10 / 10
    Free

    Students who want the biggest stated database, including local awards, at no cost

Which other sites did we review?

  • Appily (formerly Cappex)

    Free
    Database, as stated
    "The nation's largest, multi-billion dollar scholarship database" (no count stated)
    Applying
    Not read.
    Own no-essay award
    None stated
    Read the review: Appily (formerly Cappex)

  • Niche

    Free
    Database, as stated
    "Thousands of scholarships" (no exact count)
    Applying
    Many scholarships need no essay; Niche says you can "apply to several with just a few clicks".
    Own no-essay award
    $40,000 Niche No Essay Scholarship (deadline October 15, 2026, one winner, requirements: none). The menu also links a $2,000 No Essay Scholarship.
    Read the review: Niche

  • Scholly (Sallie Mae)

    Free
    Database, as stated
    "Thousands of scholarships" (no exact count)
    Applying
    "Scholly Easy Apply" scholarships use one form.
    Own no-essay award
    $5,000 Grad School No Essay Scholarship and $2,000 No Essay Scholarship.
    Read the review: Scholly (Sallie Mae)

  • Unigo

    Not read
    Database, as stated
    Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants, $24 billion in awards
    Applying
    An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster.
    Own no-essay award
    Monthly Unigo scholarships, for example the Unigo $10K Scholarship (age 14 and up, US residents).
    Read the review: Unigo

When should you stay with BigFuture?

Stay with BigFuture if you already use College Board tools and want no-essay drawings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to BigFuture?

On our weights, ScholarshipOwl ranks highest of the other scored sites. If you want a free site, Bold.org is the highest-ranked free option.

Is there a free alternative to BigFuture?

Yes. Bold.org, Fastweb, Scholarships.com, Niche, Scholly (Sallie Mae) and Appily (formerly Cappex) say they are free to use.

Why is BigFuture not scored?

We could read only search listings of its pages; its privacy terms and app details were not read.