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# AwardSpring Scholarship Management vs SurveyMonkey Apply Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management** [

4.7/5(113)

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**SurveyMonkey Apply** [

4.4/5(43)

](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**
No pricing available

**SurveyMonkey Apply**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**
3 months

Based on 49 responses

**SurveyMonkey Apply**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**
15 months

Based on 42 responses

**SurveyMonkey Apply**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**
$$$$$

**SurveyMonkey Apply**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**
10%

**SurveyMonkey Apply**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**
Not enough data

**SurveyMonkey Apply**
[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2379526&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Tracking Efficiency (1)
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Integrations

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**
Not enough data

**SurveyMonkey Apply**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**

9.0

9.092

**SurveyMonkey Apply**

9.1

9.132

Ease of Use

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**

8.9

8.992

**SurveyMonkey Apply**

8.7

8.733

Ease of Setup

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**

8.7

8.783

**SurveyMonkey Apply**

7.8

7.812

Ease of Admin

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**

9.0

9.086

**SurveyMonkey Apply**

8.1

8.113

Quality of Support

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**

9.7

9.791

**SurveyMonkey Apply**

8.8

8.827

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**

9.7

9.786

**SurveyMonkey Apply**

8.8

8.811

Product Direction (% positive)

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management**

9.1

9.187

**SurveyMonkey Apply**

7.0

7.031

Features

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

8.8

84

Not enough data

Application Collection

Web Forms

8.8(won by default)

80

Not enough data

Attachments

9.1(won by default)

79

Not enough data

Scholarship Matching

9.3(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

9.0(won by default)

81

Not enough data

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

8.8(won by default)

79

Not enough data

Scoring Tools

8.6(won by default)

82

Not enough data

Review Portal

9.0(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Review Comments

8.8(won by default)

80

Not enough data

Messaging

8.4(won by default)

74

Not enough data

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

9.0(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Reports

8.3(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Integrations

8.2(won by default)

59

Not enough data

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

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Email marketing 

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interview Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Application 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Nurturing 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alumni Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admissions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Aid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Analytical Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Funnel Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prospecting Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Admissions and Enrollment Management

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

K-12

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Higher Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proposal Management

Form Building

Not enough data

Not enough data

Review Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grantee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attachments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

Grant Allocations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Impact & Outcomes

Program Evaluation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administrative Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Prospecting

Funder Lists

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Responses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Eligibility Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Fund Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Donor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Feedback Analytics[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Reports and Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Analysis

Thematic Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

NPS/CSAT Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Sources

Online Reviews

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Service Channels

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

Not enough data

Submission Management

Form Builders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Countdown Timers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Landing Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Judging Management

Judge Assignments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiround Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scoring and Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Submission Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Awards Administration

Event Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Communications

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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AwardSpring Scholarship Management

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

63.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

27.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.8%

[![SurveyMonkey Apply](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553535857/surveymonkey-apply.svg "SurveyMonkey Apply")](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews)

SurveyMonkey Apply

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

46.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

17.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

63.7%

46.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

27.4%

36.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

8.8%

17.1%

Reviewers' Industry

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AwardSpring Scholarship Management

Higher Education

48.7%

Non-Profit Organization Management

20.4%

Education Management

19.5%

Fund-Raising

3.5%

Financial Services

2.7%

Other

5.3%

[![SurveyMonkey Apply](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553535857/surveymonkey-apply.svg "SurveyMonkey Apply")](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews)
SurveyMonkey Apply

Marketing and Advertising

14.3%

Non-Profit Organization Management

11.9%

Real Estate

7.1%

Education Management

7.1%

Financial Services

7.1%

Other

52.4%

FAQs

## AwardSpring Scholarship Management vs SurveyMonkey Apply FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between SurveyMonkey Apply vs AwardSpring?

AwardSpring stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on setup and support, while SurveyMonkey Apply is noted for its intuitive interface and tracking efficiency.

| [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews) | [AwardSpring](https://www.g2.com/products/awardspring/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (43 reviews) | 4.7/5 (110 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 7.8 | 8.7 |
| 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Intuitive interface, tracking efficiency | — |

### How do the pricing models of SurveyMonkey Apply and AwardSpring compare?

AwardSpring is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to SurveyMonkey Apply.

- **SurveyMonkey Apply:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that pricing is on the higher side but consider the platform's features to be worth the investment.
- **AwardSpring:** Reviewers consistently highlight AwardSpring as one of the most affordable programs with all needed features, especially valued by small organizations.

### What are the best alternatives to SurveyMonkey Apply and AwardSpring?

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

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey-apply/reviews) | 4.4/5 (43) | Mid-Market | Pricing is considered high but justified by features | Intuitive interface, tracking efficiency |
| [AwardSpring](https://www.g2.com/products/awardspring/reviews) | 4.7/5 (110) | Small-Business | Highly affordable, especially for small organizations | User-friendly, strong customer support |
| [Submittable](https://www.g2.com/products/submittable/reviews) | 4.5/5 (168) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [OpenWater Application and Review Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/openwater-application-and-review-cloud/reviews) | 4.4/5 (151) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Award Force](https://www.g2.com/products/award-force/reviews) | 4.7/5 (290) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Scholarship Management features should I prioritize when comparing SurveyMonkey Apply and AwardSpring?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Ease of Use, Reporting, and Customization when comparing SurveyMonkey Apply and AwardSpring.

- **Ease of Setup:** SurveyMonkey Apply scores 7.8, AwardSpring scores 8.7.
- **Quality of Support:** SurveyMonkey Apply scores 8.8, AwardSpring scores 9.7.
- **Ease of Use:** SurveyMonkey Apply scores 8.7, AwardSpring scores 8.9.
- **Reporting:** Reporting is a frequently mentioned feature in both products' reviews.
- **Customization:** SurveyMonkey Apply is noted for customizable workflows and flexible application management in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of SurveyMonkey Apply vs AwardSpring?

SurveyMonkey Apply is highlighted for its intuitive interface and tracking efficiency, while AwardSpring's headline strength is its user-friendly experience and superior customer support.

- **SurveyMonkey Apply strengths:** Intuitive interface, customizable workflows, efficient application tracking, and flexible data management.
- **SurveyMonkey Apply trade-offs:** Reviewers note a learning curve for setup and report creation, and mention higher pricing.
- **AwardSpring strengths:** User-friendly for students and administrators, highly responsive customer support, affordable pricing, and streamlined scholarship management.
- **AwardSpring trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention limitations in reporting customization and occasional challenges with overlapping application cycles.

### Is SurveyMonkey Apply or AwardSpring better for small businesses?

AwardSpring is the better fit for small businesses, with the largest reviewer segment and strong satisfaction among small organizations.

- **SurveyMonkey Apply:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note ease of use but mention higher pricing as a consideration for smaller organizations.
- **AwardSpring:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight affordability, ease of setup, and strong support for small teams.

### Which Scholarship Management platform has better integrations?

SurveyMonkey Apply and AwardSpring are at parity for integrations, with no recent reviewer-cited third-party integrations for either product.

- **SurveyMonkey Apply:** In recent reviews, integrations are mentioned as a benefit, but no specific third-party tools are named.
- **AwardSpring:** No reviewer-cited integrations are named in recent reviews.

### How do SurveyMonkey Apply and AwardSpring compare on customer support?

AwardSpring leads SurveyMonkey Apply in Quality of Support by a material margin of 0.9 points (9.7 vs 8.8).

- **SurveyMonkey Apply:** Reviewers describe customer service as efficient and responsive, with several noting quick issue resolution and helpful onboarding support.
- **AwardSpring:** Reviewers consistently praise AwardSpring's customer support as highly responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive, with many citing same-day resolutions and exceptional onboarding experiences.

### Which is easier to implement, SurveyMonkey Apply or AwardSpring?

AwardSpring is rated higher for Ease of Setup by 0.9 points (8.7 vs 7.8), indicating a smoother implementation experience than SurveyMonkey Apply.

- **SurveyMonkey Apply:** Reviewers note a learning curve during setup but highlight the value of training resources and onboarding support.
- **AwardSpring:** Reviewers consistently describe implementation as smooth, with strong onboarding, clear tutorials, and a user-friendly setup process.

### Which product has better Reports?

AwardSpring is favored for Reports, with reviewers highlighting its reporting features and higher satisfaction scores.

- **SurveyMonkey Apply:** Reviewers mention flexibility in report creation but note a learning curve and some tediousness in customizing reports.
- **AwardSpring:** Reviewers frequently cite useful reporting features, the ability to create, filter, and export multiple reports, and express high satisfaction with reporting capabilities.

Alternatives

**AwardSpring Scholarship Management Alternatives**

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

[
Submittable
](/products/submittable/reviews)

 ![Blackbaud Award Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f45992247dd07f6985ff3c5e60ede1a5/blackbaud-award-management.png "Blackbaud Award Management")

[
Blackbaud Award Management
](/products/blackbaud-award-management/reviews)

 ![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")

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OpenWater Application and...
](/products/openwater-application-and-review-cloud/reviews)

 ![SmarterSelect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/aa7b417555ac43fd810d1b34529837c3/smarterselect.svg "SmarterSelect")

[
SmarterSelect
](/products/smarterselect/reviews)

**SurveyMonkey Apply Alternatives**

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

[
Submittable
](/products/submittable/reviews)

 ![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")

[
OpenWater Application and...
](/products/openwater-application-and-review-cloud/reviews)

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

[
Award Force
](/products/award-force/reviews)

 ![Bloomerang CRM](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bbbadb2cfe33347bec3bcdfc4544b51c/bloomerang-crm.svg "Bloomerang CRM")

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

## AwardSpring Scholarship Management vs SurveyMonkey Apply

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found AwardSpring Scholarship Management easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with AwardSpring Scholarship Management overall.

- Reviewers felt that SurveyMonkey Apply meets the needs of their business better than AwardSpring Scholarship Management.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that AwardSpring Scholarship Management is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of AwardSpring Scholarship Management over SurveyMonkey Apply.