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Sites like Unigo: 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 Unigo mainly because its account shortcut covers Unigo's own scholarships. Stay with Unigo if you want a large stated database plus monthly awards run by the site.

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 Unigo?

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)

  • BigFuture Scholarships (College Board)

    Free
    Database, as stated
    Over 24,000 scholarships, more than $1.5 billion a year
    Applying
    Not read.
    Own no-essay award
    $40,000 and $500 BigFuture Scholarships: no essay, no minimum GPA or test score; entries earned by completing planning steps.
    Read the review: BigFuture Scholarships (College Board)

  • 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)

When should you stay with Unigo?

Stay with Unigo if you want a large stated database plus monthly awards run by the site.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Unigo?

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 Unigo?

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

Why is Unigo not scored?

Its privacy terms, apps and ratings were not read.