Head-to-head · Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Software
Submittable vs YourCause CSRconnect
Submittable leads on 0 checks, YourCause CSRconnect on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSubmittable · 8.7/10
- Most featuresYourCause CSRconnect · 4 of 5
Submittable scores higher on our rubric for corporate social responsibility (csr) software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Submittable is the better fit for organizations managing complex grant programs. YourCause CSRconnect is the better fit for large companies coordinating giving and volunteering.
- Submittable fits best
Organizations managing complex grant programs
- YourCause CSRconnect fits best
Large companies coordinating giving and volunteering
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Side by side
| Feature | Submittable 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | YourCause CSRconnect 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Software | #3 in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Software |
| Best for | Organizations managing complex grant programs | Large companies coordinating giving and volunteering |
| 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 | Live chat |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 70+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Submittable 0/5 · YourCause CSRconnect 4/5 | ||
| Employee giving | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Volunteer management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Donation matching | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Grant management | Not checked yet | — |
| Impact reporting | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum employees | 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 and submissions. It serves organizations running grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, contests, residencies, and other… Read the review → |
YourCause CSRconnect is a corporate social responsibility platform for organizations coordinating employee giving, volunteering and employee resource groups. It suits companies that want employees to participate in charitable programs… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Submittable — where it wins
- Custom forms, branded applicant portals, and configurable review rubrics
- Automates routing and multi-stage reviews with reviewer collaboration
- Tracks payments and funds alongside reporting and program workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
- CSR capabilities include employee giving and volunteering, but are less complete
- PCI processing is handled by Stripe rather than directly by Submittable
YourCause CSRconnect — where it wins
- Accepts payroll, card, Apple Pay and offline employee donations
- Combines matching, campaigns, volunteer programs and ERG tools
- Offers 70 integrations and reporting across employee impact activities
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is contact-sales and varies with selected features
- Grant management is handled by a separate GrantsConnect product
- The platform is cloud-based and listed for web and API
- Submittable8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A grant-workflow platform for collecting, reviewing, funding, and reporting on applications.
Visit SubmittableFull verdict → - YourCause CSRconnect8.4/10 · Pricing on request
A broad CSR platform for coordinating employee giving, volunteering, groups and impact reporting.
Visit YourCauseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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