Head-to-head · Application Management Software
Submittable vs Reviewr
Submittable leads on 0 checks, Reviewr on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSubmittable · 9.2/10
Submittable scores higher on our rubric for application management software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Submittable is the better fit for organizations managing varied submission programs. Reviewr is the better fit for grantmakers needing rigorous review controls.
- Submittable fits best
Organizations managing varied submission programs
- Reviewr fits best
Grantmakers needing rigorous review controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Submittable 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Reviewr 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Application Management Software | #3 in Application Management Software |
| Best for | Organizations managing varied submission programs | Grantmakers needing rigorous review controls |
| 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 | |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Submittable 6/6 · Reviewr 6/6 | ||
| Scoring and rubrics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reviewer collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Applicant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting and analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported programs | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Submittable is a cloud-based application management platform for organizations collecting, reviewing, managing, and reporting on submissions. It is designed for governments, foundations, nonprofits, universities, corporations, and other… Read the review → |
Reviewr is a cloud-based application and program management platform for organizations running scholarships, grants, awards, fellowships, competitions and other submission programs. It is designed for nonprofits, foundations, associations,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Submittable — where it wins
- Supports grants, scholarships, awards, and fellowships
- Combines multi-stage reviews, automation, payments, and reporting
- Offers branded portals, permissions, API access, and custom integrations
Where it doesn't
- Public pricing is not provided; plans use a contact-sales model
- Enterprise capabilities such as custom integrations require the Enterprise plan
- PCI payment processing is handled by Stripe rather than Submittable
Reviewr — where it wins
- Blind review, conflict controls and committee workflows
- Weighted rubrics with aggregation and score normalization
- Post-award compliance, renewal and disbursement tracking
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact with sales
- May exceed the needs of simple intake-and-approval workflows
- Integration options center on SSO, payments, APIs and webhooks
- Submittable9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad platform for managing applications, reviews, payments, and program funds.
Visit SubmittableFull verdict → - Reviewr9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A strong fit for grantmakers that need controlled reviews, scoring and post-award tracking.
Visit ReviewrFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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