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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

19 months

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Submittable Demo - Collect grant applications
Submittable's intuitive form builder provides you with the tools to create custom forms to gather the information you need from applicants.
Submittable Demo - Review with ease
Collaborate with reviewers and stakeholders and keep all application materials and communications in one place.
Submittable Demo - Report on your success
Advanced reporting tools allow you to manage data, create graphs, and report on metrics to relevant stakeholders.
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Submittable Reviews (168)

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Users consistently praise the user-friendly interface and excellent customer support provided by Submittable, which simplifies the submission and review process for both applicants and administrators. Many appreciate the platform's customization options that allow for tailored workflows, although some note that advanced reporting features could be improved.

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HB
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Processes and Customization, Top-Tier Support"
What do you like best about Submittable?

I love the fact that you can customize the forms at the drop of a hat. If I realize there's an outlier situation, I can quickly customize the form to suit that student's specific need, and then revert to the original form. The autonomy to manage the portal as we see fit without involving IT is extremely helpful and allows us to get things done much quicker. The setup was really easy because it matched our existing process, which made things smoother. I also enjoy the ability to have cross-communication across multiple teams within Submittable, and how it centralizes everything, reducing the random emails that used to clutter my inbox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

I really don't have any complaints about Submittable. I think if I really had to dig deep and come up with something to gripe about, it would be that I can't use different colored fonts in certain situations, just to make certain aspects of my forms look more digitally appealing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Margo S.
MS
Creative Strategist, City of New Bedford
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Exceptionally User-Friendly Platform with Outstanding Support"
What do you like best about Submittable?

Submittable has proven to be an exceptionally user-friendly platform for both our artists and grant applicants, who consistently report that the submission process is clear, intuitive, and stress-free. Our independent review committees appreciate having streamlined access to their assigned applications and find the scoring interface especially helpful, since they can view the full application and rubric side-by-side. The platform makes it significantly easier and faster for our team to create new projects, track submissions, and manage workflows. Customer service is excellent -- responsive, supportive, and solutions-oriented. Submittable also provides improved data access and reporting tools that help us evaluate impact and make stronger decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

Reporting tools, although much better than before, can still feel limited when attempting highly detailed or multi-layered data pulls. Occasionally, updates introduce small changes that require adjustment or retraining for staff. Additionally, affordability can be a challenge for small nonprofits like ours; although the platform is highly effective, the cost can feel difficult to sustain within a modest operating budget. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Erika H.
EH
Programs Coordinator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Incredibly User-Friendly and All-in-One Solution for Non-Profits"
What do you like best about Submittable?

I used Submittable for a few years at my last organization, and have since got my new employer to start using it. I find it incredibly user friendly (for both admin and front end users) and value the workflow and reporting I can track all in one place! I can quickly and easily put projects together, assign jurors, and analyze results. I really enjoy that everything is kept together for each submission - I do not have to hunt down forms or notes or images; it is a one stop shop from start to finish. I have used this platform for exhibition submissions, grant applications, retail events, and so much more for our non-profit arts organization. The platform is intuitive, even for those who do not consider themselves computer-savvy. Customer support is always great too, they have a wonderful team on staff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

I struggle to identify downsides. There are a few features I look forward to in the future such as token integration within some form questions, but it really covers my needs well as is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Samantha Q.
SQ
Program Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy-to-Use All-in-One Platform with Helpful Customer Support"
What do you like best about Submittable?

All in one capabilities, including reporting. The software is very easy to use and the customer support has been very helpful over the years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

We wish there was a notification for when a reviewer finished a review, or an automation for when the deadline for when reviews are due is coming up, there could be an automatic email sent reminding the reviewer. Instead we have to check everyday to and send individual messages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
AE
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Product and always expanding for customer use"
What do you like best about Submittable?

It streamlines the entire processing of forms. Recommendations can be submitted and they directly associated with the form/application. An applicant can start and stop working on a form, by saving it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

There is no option for a "public" form, but public forms are a small part of our need. We would rather have people be able to save forms and come back to them later. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
AN
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Improves Small Team Comms & Collaboration"
What do you like best about Submittable?

Ease of access to data for reporting

Efficient communication and collaboration

A better experience for applicants

Improved administrative workflows

Easier and faster to create and launch projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

Would like more integrations with other platforms

We have an older plan to keep a rate that is affordable for our small organization, but wish we could access some of the more advanced features on the higher fee plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arlene G.
AG
Chief Operations Officer
Non-Profit Organization Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Highly Customizable Scholarship Solution"
What do you like best about Submittable?

Submittable is a great out of the box scholarship program. It is customizable in many ways. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

The reporting could be easier. I have talked with them about how it could be made better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
AN
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent Customer Service, Easy to Setup and Use"
What do you like best about Submittable?

Submittable has excellent customer service. I've experienced it as an administrator, working with a dedicated Submittable staff member to set up our organization's program (an application for a fellowship) and throughout administration of the program. I always received quick, thorough responses via their chat or email customer service. Often, I could find the answers to my questions in their online library of "how-to" articles. This allowed me to use Submittable effectively and confidently.

Their customer service extended to applicants/fellows, meaning that I did not need to answer their questions but, rather, they could contact Submittable and receive a quick, accurate response.

I used Submittable daily to create an application and administer the program, throughout the application selection rounds and with the chosen applicants, who became members of the program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

Submittable reports export only to .csv or Excel files well. They do not export well to PDF in that you cannot modify what information is/is not exported to the PDF. Since applications in Submittable can include personally identifying information or details beyond what you need in the PDF, not being able to modify what is pulled from the platform into the PDF is an issue. Also, the PDF has the Submittable logo at the top, not your organization's, so it cannot be used externally. The ease of integrating Submittable with Adobe Acrobat can therefore be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
AH
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Customizable, All-in-One Submission Platform"
What do you like best about Submittable?

Submittable It allows us to both accept submissions and integrate custom review and scoring and manage reviewers all in the same portal. I love the customization features and the user experience for applicants, reviewers, and administrators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

I dislike that we can't set a deadline for reference forms to be received. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SUKRITI R.
SR
Associate Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Outstanding CSR Products That Deliver Results"
What do you like best about Submittable?

The CSR products provided by Submittable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Submittable?

The support could be better. And the cofigurations could improve Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

19 months

Average Discount

20%

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