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# Award Force vs OpenWater Application and Review Cloud Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Award Force** [

4.7/5(290)

](https://www.g2.com/products/award-force/reviews#reviews)

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud** [

4.4/5(152)

](https://www.g2.com/products/openwater-application-and-review-cloud/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Award Force**
 **Contact Us** Per Year · Premier

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Award Force**
1 monthFaster

Based on 113 responses

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**
2 months

Based on 54 responses

Return on Investment

**Award Force**
10 months2 months sooner

Based on 96 responses

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**
12 months

Based on 44 responses

Perceived Cost

**Award Force**
$$$$$

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Award Force**
8%

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**
8%

Pros & Cons

**Award Force**
Not enough data

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Award Force**
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**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**
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Screenshots

**Award Force**
 ![Award Force screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/120724/Awards-Management-Clients-2120px.png)

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**
 ![OpenWater Application and Review Cloud screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1429562/1.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Award Force**

9.0

9.0208

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**

9.0

9.0130

Ease of Use

**Award Force**

8.7

8.7238

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**

8.3

8.3131

Ease of Setup

**Award Force**

8.2

8.2206

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**

8.1

8.1120

Ease of Admin

**Award Force**

8.8

8.8173

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**

8.5

8.5105

Quality of Support

**Award Force**

9.5

9.5201

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**

9.7

9.7129

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Award Force**

9.5

9.5170

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**

9.5

9.5101

Product Direction (% positive)

**Award Force**

9.5

9.5194

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud**

8.8

8.8127

Features

Awards Management[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

110

8.1

54

Submission Management

Form Builders

8.7(won by 0.3)

93

8.4

49

Countdown Timers

8.0(won by 0.9)

77

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

38

Landing Pages

8.2(won by 0.4)

81

7.8

47

Applicant Portal

8.8(won by 0.1)

94

8.7

50

Judging Management

Judge Assignments

8.7(won by 0.1)

100

8.6

51

Multiround Scoring

8.6(won by 0.7)

82

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

47

Scoring and Voting

8.9(won by 0.1)

95

8.8

50

Submission Dashboards

8.8(won by 0.7)

91

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

47

Awards Administration

Event Support

8.4(won by 0.6)

72

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

40

Applicant Communications

8.3(won by 0.3)

89

8.0

47

CRM

7.5

75

7.8(won by 0.3)

40

Reporting

8.1(won by 0.1)

88

8.0

49

Scholarship Management[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.1

32

Application Collection

Web Forms

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

27

Attachments

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

23

Scholarship Matching

Not enough data

6.2(won by default)

17

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

20

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Review

Automated Review Assignments

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

21

Scoring Tools

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

23

Review Portal

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

26

Review Comments

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

20

Messaging

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

18

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration and Integrations

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

22

Reports

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

24

Integrations

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

23

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reviewer Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admissions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Nonprofits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recommendations

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Schools

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interview Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

White Label

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Management[Hide 67 FeaturesShow 67 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.2

15

Proposal Management

Form Building

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

15

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Review Tools

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Grantee Portal

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

13

|

Verified

Attachments

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

14

|

Verified

Task Management

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

|

Verified

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ratings/Reviews

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fund Tracking

Disbursements

Not enough data

6.3(won by default)

8

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Verified

Grant Allocations

Not enough data

6.1(won by default)

9

|

Verified

Email Notifications

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

12

|

Verified

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Impact & Outcomes

Program Evaluation

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

10

|

Verified

Ad Hoc Reporting

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

10

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

11

|

Verified

Data Analytics

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Administrative Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Prospecting

Funder Lists

Not enough data

5.6(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Automated Responses

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

9

|

Verified

Compliance

Eligibility Screening

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

8

|

Verified

Auditing

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Integrations

Fund Accounting

Not enough data

3.3(won by default)

5

Donor Management

Not enough data

5.5(won by default)

7

|

Verified

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Grantseekers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Award Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Submission

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Due Date Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Grantmakers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Impact Measurement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Award Force](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487567220/award-force.svg "Award Force")](https://www.g2.com/products/award-force/reviews)

Award Force

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

67.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

19.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

13.0%

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OpenWater Application and Review Cloud

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

64.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

67.0%

64.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

19.9%

30.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

13.0%

4.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Award Force](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487567220/award-force.svg "Award Force")](https://www.g2.com/products/award-force/reviews)
Award Force

Non-Profit Organization Management

17.8%

Events Services

8.2%

Marketing and Advertising

5.7%

Information Technology and Services

3.6%

Construction

3.2%

Other

61.6%

[![OpenWater Application and Review Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/44c96a20bbbd634cae11918a0ed20d88/openwater-application-and-review-cloud.svg "OpenWater Application and Review Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/products/openwater-application-and-review-cloud/reviews)
OpenWater Application and Review Cloud

Non-Profit Organization Management

40.0%

Education Management

9.0%

Marketing and Advertising

4.8%

Higher Education

4.8%

Media Production

3.4%

Other

37.9%

FAQs

## Award Force vs OpenWater Application and... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Award Force vs OpenWater Application and...?

Award Force stands out for its higher G2 rating and slightly better Ease of Use and Admin scores, while OpenWater Application and... is noted for its strong reporting and integrations.

| [Award Force](https://www.g2.com/products/award-force/reviews) | [OpenWater Application and...](https://www.g2.com/products/openwater-application-and-review-cloud/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (290 reviews) | 4.4/5 (151 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.2 | 8.1 |
| 9.5 | 9.7 |
| User-friendly interface and strong customer support | Highly customizable reporting and robust integrations |

### How do the pricing models of Award Force and OpenWater Application and... compare?

Reviewers rate Award Force and OpenWater Application and... at parity for value, with both scoring 9.5 on Ease of Doing Business With and similar sentiment on pricing satisfaction.

- **Award Force:** Reviewers highlight cost-effectiveness, especially after switching from other platforms, and appreciate the value for the features provided.
- **OpenWater Application and...:** Reviewers note satisfaction with value, especially the lack of per-application charges and flexibility across multiple programs.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent Award Force reviewers mention switching from Submittable for improved systems and cost savings.

### What are the best alternatives to Award Force and OpenWater Application and...?

The top 3 alternatives to Award Force and OpenWater Application and... are Submittable, SurveyMonkey Apply, and Evalato.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Award Force](https://www.g2.com/products/award-force/reviews) | 4.7/5 (290 reviews) | Small-Business | Cost-effective for complex awards programs | User-friendly interface and strong customer support |
| [OpenWater Application and...](https://www.g2.com/products/openwater-application-and-review-cloud/reviews) | 4.4/5 (151 reviews) | Small-Business | Flexible pricing, no per-application charges | Highly customizable reporting and robust integrations |
| [Submittable](https://www.g2.com/products/submittable/reviews) | 4.5/5 (168 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Streamlined submission process and ease of use |
| [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews) | 4.4/5 (43 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Flexible application management and workflow automation |
| [Evalato](https://www.g2.com/products/evalato/reviews) | 4.8/5 (64 reviews) | Small-Business | — | High configurability and modern user experience |

### Which Awards Management features should I prioritize when comparing Award Force and OpenWater Application and...?

Buyers should prioritize reporting, integrations, ease of use, judging workflows, and customization when comparing Award Force and OpenWater Application and....

- **Reporting:** Both products are frequently praised for reporting, with OpenWater Application and... reviewers highlighting tailored and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
- **Integrations:** Award Force integrates with Make (64 all-time mentions) and Google, while OpenWater Application and... is noted for integrations with AMS and Salesforce.
- **Ease of Use:** Award Force scores 8.7, OpenWater Application and... scores 8.3 on Ease of Use.
- **Judging Workflows:** Both products are cited for robust judging and evaluation tools, with OpenWater Application and... reviewers emphasizing flexibility in assigning and managing judges.
- **Customization:** OpenWater Application and... is frequently cited for high customizability in forms and workflows.

### What are the pros and cons of Award Force vs OpenWater Application and...?

Award Force's headline strength is its user-friendly interface and customer support, while OpenWater Application and... excels in customizable reporting and integrations.

- **Award Force strengths:** Reviewers consistently praise its intuitive interface, strong customer support, and ease of managing complex awards programs.
- **Award Force trade-offs:** Some reviewers note a steep learning curve during initial setup and desire for more advanced reporting and email analytics.
- **OpenWater Application and... strengths:** Reviewers highlight highly customizable reporting, robust integrations (especially with AMS and Salesforce), and flexible judging workflows.
- **OpenWater Application and... trade-offs:** Reviewers mention the interface can feel outdated, setup can be complex for new users, and some features require technical knowledge or custom development.

### Is Award Force or OpenWater Application and... better for small businesses?

Both Award Force and OpenWater Application and... are primarily used by small businesses, but Award Force receives slightly stronger small-business sentiment for ease of use and support.

- **Award Force:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers frequently citing ease of use, intuitive setup, and responsive support as key benefits for small teams.
- **OpenWater Application and...:** Small-Business is also the largest segment, with reviewers noting flexibility and strong support, but some mention a steeper learning curve for new users.

### Which Awards Management platform has better integrations?

Reviewers favor Award Force for integrations due to higher all-time mention counts and specific tool references.

- **Award Force:** Integrates with Make (64 all-time mentions) and Google, with reviewers noting API and data lake integrations.
- **OpenWater Application and...:** Reviewers mention integrations with AMS and Salesforce, and an integrations hub, but without all-time mention counts above the publish floor.

### How do Award Force and OpenWater Application and... compare on customer support?

OpenWater Application and... scores slightly higher on Quality of Support (9.7 vs 9.5), but both products are praised for responsive and knowledgeable support.

- **Award Force:** Reviewers consistently highlight fast, friendly, and proactive customer support, with many citing helpful onboarding and detailed documentation.
- **OpenWater Application and...:** Reviewers frequently mention exceptional support, quick response times, and dedicated account managers who assist with implementation and troubleshooting.

### Which is easier to implement, Award Force or OpenWater Application and...?

Award Force and OpenWater Application and... score within 0.1 points on Ease of Setup (8.2 vs 8.1), indicating near parity in implementation experience.

- **Award Force:** Reviewers describe the initial setup as intuitive and straightforward, with helpful onboarding resources and support, though some note a learning curve for advanced configurations.
- **OpenWater Application and...:** Reviewers report easy onboarding and setup guides, but mention that setup can be complex for new users or when managing multiple programs.

### Which product has better Reports?

OpenWater Application and... is favored for Reports, with reviewers highlighting tailored and comprehensive reporting capabilities.

- **Award Force:** Reviewers mention good reporting and dashboard features, but some desire more advanced analytics and custom reports.
- **OpenWater Application and...:** Reviewers frequently cite strong, customizable reporting as a standout feature, with positive feedback on export options and dashboard insights.

Alternatives

**Award Force Alternatives**

 ![Submittable](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6434e9b41bfeb1bd37f8d904b12c58c1/submittable.svg "Submittable")

[
Submittable
](/products/submittable/reviews)

 ![Evalato](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e82408346f936e7ce263aabf00ae524c/evalato.svg "Evalato")

[
Evalato
](/products/evalato/reviews)

 ![SurveyMonkey Apply](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553535857/surveymonkey-apply.svg "SurveyMonkey Apply")

[
SurveyMonkey Apply
](/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews)

 ![Judgify](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f5f99f1add2e8da145d57fb1c2e87168/judgify.svg "Judgify")

[
Judgify
](/products/judgify/reviews)

**OpenWater Application and Review Cloud Alternatives**

 ![Submittable](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6434e9b41bfeb1bd37f8d904b12c58c1/submittable.svg "Submittable")

[
Submittable
](/products/submittable/reviews)

 ![SurveyMonkey Apply](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553535857/surveymonkey-apply.svg "SurveyMonkey Apply")

[
SurveyMonkey Apply
](/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews)

 ![Evalato](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e82408346f936e7ce263aabf00ae524c/evalato.svg "Evalato")

[
Evalato
](/products/evalato/reviews)

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Bloomerang CRM
](/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews)