Head-to-head · Application Management Software
Submittable vs Submit.com
Submittable leads on 0 checks, Submit.com 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 · 8.6/10
Submittable scores higher on our rubric for application management software: 8.6 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Submittable is the better fit for organizations managing varied submission programs. Submit.com is the better fit for large submission programs needing automation.
- Submittable fits best
Organizations managing varied submission programs
- Submit.com fits best
Large submission programs needing automation
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Side by side
| Feature | Submittable 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Submit.com 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Application Management Software | #8 in Application Management Software |
| Best for | Organizations managing varied submission programs | Large submission programs needing automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Live chat |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Submittable 6/6 · Submit.com 6/6 | ||
| Scoring and rubrics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reviewer collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Applicant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting and analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported programs | Not published | Grants |
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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 → |
Submit.com is a no-code application and submission management platform for governments, universities, foundations, nonprofits, and other organizations. It is designed for programs that need to manage applications from intake through… 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
Submit.com — where it wins
- Conditional forms, eligibility screening, and branded applicant portals
- Reviewer scoring, rubrics, comparisons, and blind review
- Automation for routing, reminders, decisions, payments, and reporting
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 1,000 applicants and one program
- There is no free plan
- Pro and Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
- Submittable8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A broad platform for managing applications, reviews, payments, and program funds.
Visit SubmittableFull verdict → - Submit.com6.9/10 · From €5,995/yr
A structured platform for automating complex application and review programs.
Visit Submit.comFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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