Head-to-head · Corporate Volunteering Platforms
Submittable vs GoVolunteering
Submittable leads on 0 checks, GoVolunteering on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSubmittable · 7.7/10
- Most featuresGoVolunteering · 3 of 6
Submittable scores higher on our rubric for corporate volunteering platforms: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Submittable is the better fit for established teams focused mainly on CSR grant administration. GoVolunteering is the better fit for organizations needing volunteer marketplace and coordination.
- Submittable fits best
Established teams focused mainly on CSR grant administration
- GoVolunteering fits best
Organizations needing volunteer marketplace and coordination
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Side by side
| Feature | Submittable 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | GoVolunteering 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in Corporate Volunteering Platforms | #8 in Corporate Volunteering Platforms |
| Best for | Established teams focused mainly on CSR grant administration | Organizations needing volunteer marketplace and coordination |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Submittable 0/6 · GoVolunteering 3/6 | ||
| Opportunity listings | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Event signup | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Hours tracking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Impact reporting | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Single sign-on | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Submittable is a cloud-based platform for collecting, reviewing, managing, and reporting on applications. Organizations use it for grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, and other structured programs. Its Corporate Social… Read the review → |
GoVolunteering is a cloud-based volunteering platform from Engaged Communities C.I.C. Its Employer Hub is designed for organisations running employee volunteer schemes, combining opportunity discovery, personalised matching, activity… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Submittable — where it wins
- Automates multi-stage reviews, routing, calculations, and stage changes
- Supports applicant portals, custom scoring, and reviewer collaboration
- Tracks funds and offers reporting, payment collection, and compliance controls
Where it doesn't
- Its grant-management focus may not suit teams prioritizing employee volunteering
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Custom integrations and premium support are listed under Enterprise
GoVolunteering — where it wins
- Search, matching, scheduling, and coordination for volunteer activities
- Marketplace recruitment with opportunity adverts and volunteer workflows
- Engagement dashboards, analytics, impact reporting, and recognition badges
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process rather than published plans
- Access is through a web platform only
- The volunteering product suite is still in development
- Submittable7.7/10 · Pricing on request
A grant-administration platform with CSR features, not a volunteering-first tool.
Visit SubmittableFull verdict → - GoVolunteering7.4/10 · Pricing on request
A broad employee-volunteering hub with marketplace, coordination, and impact reporting.
Visit GoVolunteeringFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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