Submittable
Submittable provides comprehensive giving and granting software designed to streamline the management of grant programs and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initi…
Our verdict
Who it's for
Run grant and CSR programs efficiently without compromising on people or processes.
Who should look elsewhere
Pricing runs expensive for larger programs and growing teams, and reviewers report that capabilities pitched during sales calls turn out to require additional paid add-ons that are prohibitive for small organizations.
Pros
- +Quick program launch, often within two weeks or less.
- +No coding or technical background required for setup and management.
- +Automations significantly reduce administrative busywork and human error.
- +Provides crystal clear budget oversight with real-time tracking.
- +Offers a great applicant experience with easy-to-navigate software and clear next steps.
Cons
- −Pricing runs expensive for larger programs and growing teams, and reviewers report that capabilities pitched during sales calls turn out to require additional paid add-ons that are prohibitive for small organizations.
- −Reporting and analytics are limited, with users citing weak workflow automation and a hard cutoff that prevents pulling historical report data from before January 10, 2023, plus caps on how many times data can be exported per month on lower-tier plans.
- −The reviewer interface is widely described as overwhelming and hard to navigate once a submission is opened, forcing evaluators to scroll between the full application and scoring rather than viewing materials and scores side by side.
- −Customer support draws repeated complaints for slow or unhelpful responses, with response times worsening during high-volume application and judging windows when help is needed most.
Key features
- ✓Drag-and-drop form builder and application portal
- ✓Automated and multi-stage review tools
- ✓Financial tracking and management
- ✓Fraud prevention and security
- ✓Dynamic reporting
- ✓Eligibility checks
- ✓Identity verification for fraud prevention
- ✓Customizable award agreements
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Social Responsibility Platform | — | month | Employee giving; Employee resource groups; Impact reporting |
| Grant & Application Management Software | — | month | Drag-and-drop form builder and application portal; Automated and multi-stage review tools; Financial tracking and management |
| Enterprise | — | month | Funds distribution; Custom branding; Custom integrations |