# Award Force, AwardStage vs Submittable Comparison

| | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 258 | 14 | 168 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (66.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $3,125.00 Per Year | £2,350.00 Per Year | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Award Force

**Not enough data**

### AwardStage

**Not enough data**

### Submittable

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- User Experience (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Functionality (5 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (181 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (122 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (210 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (122 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (178 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (170 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (175 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (117 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (167 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (174 reviews) | 10.0 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (111 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Award Force

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Growth

Price: $3,125.00 Per Year

Description: For free-to-enter programs with low entry volumes. 
Get organised, ready to grow.

Key Features:
- Configurable entry process    
- All judging modes
-  Unlimited managers, users

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/award-force/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### AwardStage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: £2,350.00 Per Year

Description: For awards that have found their feet, but don’t need all the functionality of Pro just yet. 
£2350 (GBP)   /   $2985 (USD)

Key Features:
- Drafting and editing of submissions
- Full, custom awards website
- Category management

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/awardstage/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Submittable

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Corporate Social Responsibility Platform

Price: Contact Us

Description: Engage employees with a culture of philanthropy.

Key Features:
- Employee giving
- Employee resource groups
- Impact reporting

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/submittable/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Admissions and Enrollment Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | N/A | N/A |
| **AwardStage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Submittable** | 7.3/10 | 16 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email marketing ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **SMS Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Financial Management ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Mobile Application ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Forms Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Lead Nurturing ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytical Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Funnel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Admissions and Enrollment Management

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | N/A | N/A |
| **AwardStage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Submittable** | 9.6/10 | 10 |

#### Basics

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 

#### Data

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

### Corporate Volunteering Platform

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | N/A | N/A |
| **AwardStage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Submittable** | 8.4/10 | 8 |

#### Basics

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Scholarship Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | N/A | N/A |
| **AwardStage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Submittable** | 8.6/10 | 17 |

#### Application Collection

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Application Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Attachments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Scholarship Matching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Application Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 

#### Application Review

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Review Assignments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Scoring Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Review Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Review Comments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### Administration and Integrations

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Administrative Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (7 reviews) | 

### Grant Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | N/A | N/A |
| **AwardStage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Submittable** | 8.1/10 | 48 |

#### Proposal Management

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Form Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Review Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (43 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Grantee Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Attachments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 

#### Fund Tracking

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disbursements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Grant Allocations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Email Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (33 reviews) | 

#### Impact & Outcomes

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Program Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Data Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (31 reviews) | 
| **Ad Hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (33 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 

#### Grant Prospecting

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Funder Lists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Automated Responses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Eligibility Screening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Donor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Awards Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Award Force** | 8.3/10 | 82 |
| **AwardStage** | 8.1/10 | 8 |
| **Submittable** | 8.1/10 | 16 |

#### Submission Management

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Form Builders** | 8.4 (76 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Countdown Timers** | 7.9 (74 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Landing Pages** | 8.1 (76 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Applicant Portal** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 

#### Judging Management

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Judge Assignments** | 8.5 (78 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Multiround Scoring** | 8.5 (71 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Scoring and Voting** | 8.7 (76 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Submission Dashboards** | 8.5 (77 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 

#### Awards Administration

| Feature | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event Support** | 8.4 (69 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Applicant Communications** | 8.1 (77 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **CRM** | 7.4 (70 reviews) | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 6.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.9 (76 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Awards Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/awards-management)



**Unique to Submittable (5):** [Scholarship Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/scholarship-management), [Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-social-responsibility-csr), [Admissions and Enrollment Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/admissions-and-enrollment-management), [Grant Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/grant-management), [Corporate Volunteering Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-volunteering-platform)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Award Force | AwardStage | Submittable | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 66.3% | 58.3% | 70.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.8% | 41.7% | 17.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 14.0% | 0% | 12.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Award Force

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 17.4%
- **Events Services:** 7.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.3%
- **Construction:** 3.6%
- **Government Administration:** 3.2%
- **Broadcast Media:** 3.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2%
- **Media Production:** 2.8%
- **Human Resources:** 2.8%
- **Publishing:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 47.4%

#### AwardStage

- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 16.7%
- **Events Services:** 16.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 8.3%
- **Retail:** 8.3%
- **Public Policy:** 8.3%
- **Online Media:** 8.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.3%
- **Hospitality:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%

#### Submittable

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 26.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Philanthropy:** 8.5%
- **Education Management:** 8.5%
- **Government Administration:** 6.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2%
- **Publishing:** 3.6%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.6%
- **Fine Art:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 26.7%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Award Force

- Title: [Our awards program is judged by state, with state winners going through to national finals. Is this possible to manage with Award Force?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/4372-judging) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. This would use what we refer to as "chapters". Chapters can be a breakdown be e.g. geographic region, city, organisational departments, business units,..."
- Title: [Do you take a cut or commission on the entry fees we charge?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/payments) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. You will need to have your own payment gateway account so that all fees collected from your participants go directly to you. We support many payment..."
- Title: [We have several evaluation stages. Can this be arranged with Award Force?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/4370-evaluation) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can configure as many distinct evaluation/judging stages as you need to come to your result. Each stage can use any mode of judging and essentially..."
- Title: [What is Award Force used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-award-force-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "HI! Award Force is purpose-built for awards programs, allowing awards managers to bring entries, judging, payments and reporting together in one secure,..."
- Title: [How do I stop attachments in proposals from automatically being sent to my judge's downloads file?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-stop-attachments-in-proposals-from-automatically-being-sent-to-my-judge-s-downloads-file) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Jeannette, 
Diya from Award Force here. What you have described if not unusual! Some file formats such as PDFs, video/audio, ZIP, EPS and more cannot be..."

### AwardStage

No discussions available for this product.

### Submittable

- Title: [Is Submittable easy to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-submittable-easy-to-use) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Submittable is considered very easy to use for all members of the grant management process including applicants, reviewers, and administrators. Features..."
- Title: [What kind of reporting does Submittable offer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-reporting-does-submittable-offer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Submittable offers an in-app business intelligence suite, so customers can access all of their data and pre-built dashboards within their centralized grant..."
- Title: [What is technical support like at Submittable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-technical-support-like-at-submittable) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Technical support at Submittable is friendly and fast, and is often a top reason customers cite for loving the platform. On average in 2026, over 80 percent..."
- Title: [How does Submittable handle language translation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-submittable-handle-language-translation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Submittable offers translation of all static text within the platform, such as buttons, as well as all program and application information created by program..."
- Title: [Is Submittable out-of-the-box, or does it require customization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-submittable-out-of-the-box-or-does-it-require-customization) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "For most customers, Submittable is a completely out-of-the-box, self-service tool. Your implementation specialist will work with you one on one to set up..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/award-force-vs-awardstage-vs-submittable)