Head-to-Head
Inc. 5000 vs Titan Business Awards (2026)
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Quick answerInc. 5000 (8.9) leads on revenue-verified growth ranking; Titan Business Awards (8.2) leads on lowest flat entry cost. The only program in this set ranked on verified revenue growth rather than a judged submission. Part of the TITAN/IAA family spanning 17 programs, at the lowest flat cost in the paid tier. Pick by whether your work is U.S. private companies with $2M+ revenue and a strong growth story or cost-conscious small businesses wanting judged recognition.
| Factor | Inc. 5000 | Titan Business Awards |
|---|---|---|
| BAG Score | 8.9 · Gold | 8.2 · Silver |
| Best for | Revenue-verified growth ranking | Lowest flat entry cost |
| Real cost | $395 early / $495 preferred / $695 regular application fee (nonrefundable) | $30 flat annual administrative fee; small per-category fees for multiple entries; winners never pay acceptance fees |
| Turnaround | Months; single annual cycle, results each August | Weeks to determination; statuettes 6-12 weeks if purchased |
| What winners receive | Published list placement, editorial coverage, optional marketing package | Certificate, optional statuette, dedicated Winner Page for up to 5 years |
| Judging model | Audited or CPA/attorney-cosigned revenue verification | 30+ international jurors |
Where Inc. 5000 leads
Inc. 5000's current published figures live on its official site. The only program in this set ranked on verified revenue growth rather than a judged submission. It is the stronger pick for U.S. private companies with $2M+ revenue and a strong growth story. Read the full Inc. 5000 review.
Where Titan Business Awards leads
Titan Business Awards's current published figures live on its official site. Part of the TITAN/IAA family spanning 17 programs, at the lowest flat cost in the paid tier. It is the stronger pick for cost-conscious small businesses wanting judged recognition. Read the full Titan Business Awards review.
Full field: the 2026 rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which scores higher, Inc. 5000 or Titan Business Awards?
Inc. 5000 scores 8.9 to Titan Business Awards's 8.2 on our published rubric. The better pick depends on your job, not on one number.
How do Inc. 5000 and Titan Business Awards prices compare?
Inc. 5000: $395 early / $495 preferred / $695 regular application fee (nonrefundable). Titan Business Awards: $30 flat annual administrative fee; small per-category fees for multiple entries; winners never pay acceptance fees. They price on different models, so compare against your own volume rather than the sticker.
Which should I choose?
Inc. 5000 for U.S. private companies with $2M+ revenue and a strong growth story; Titan Business Awards for cost-conscious small businesses wanting judged recognition. See both full reviews and the 2026 rankings.
Sources & verification
- Inc. 5000 published specs and pricing — Inc. 5000 (company site) (as of August 2026)
- Titan Business Awards published specs and pricing — Titan Business Awards (company site) (as of August 2026)