--- title: "Best SmarterSelect Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to SmarterSelect? Find out how SmarterSelect stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/140270/SmarterSelect/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # SmarterSelect alternatives Last updated on August 26th, 2026 The best SmarterSelect alternatives are Submittable (best overall), Jotform (best free plan), DonorSnap (best budget option), and DonorPerfect (most reviewed). Together they hold 5,208 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.5 to 4.8 out of 5. SmarterSelect itself holds 4.4 out of 5 across 227 reviews. ### SmarterSelect - Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (227 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 - Starting price: $2000.00 /feature/yr - Key features: 12 of 12 top category features --- ## Top alternatives SmarterSelect alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) — 4.3 out of 5 (716 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 4 of 12 top category features | | [NewOrg](https://www.capterra.com/p/124958/NewOrg-Management-System/) — 4.8 out of 5 (76 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $250.00 /mo | 8 of 12 top category features | | [Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) — 4.8 out of 5 (398 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | Not available | 12 of 12 top category features | | [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.capterra.com/p/123374/SurveyMonkey-Apply/) — 4.5 out of 5 (322 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 12 top category features | | [Neon CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/102088/NeonCRM/) — 4.3 out of 5 (620 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.1 out of 5 | $99.00 /mo | 4 of 12 top category features | | [DonorPerfect](https://www.capterra.com/p/2698/DonorPerfect-Fundraising-Software/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,475 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $119.00 /mo | 4 of 12 top category features | | [Bloomerang](https://www.capterra.com/p/131207/Bloomerang/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,287 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $125.00 /mo | 4 of 12 top category features | | [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) — 4.7 out of 5 (2,921 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $39.00 /mo | 8 of 12 top category features | | [Fluxx Grantmaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/146625/Fluxx-Software-for-Grantmakers/) — 4.3 out of 5 (96 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 3.9 out of 5 | Not available | 7 of 12 top category features | | [DonorSnap](https://www.capterra.com/p/97513/DonorSnap/) — 4.6 out of 5 (414 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $50.00 /mo | 4 of 12 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to SmarterSelect The best free alternatives to SmarterSelect are NewOrg, Jotform, and DonorSnap — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [NewOrg](https://www.capterra.com/p/124958/NewOrg-Management-System/) — 4.8 out of 5 (76 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $250.00 /mo ### [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) — 4.7 out of 5 (2,921 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: $39.00 /mo ### [DonorSnap](https://www.capterra.com/p/97513/DonorSnap/) — 4.6 out of 5 (414 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $50.00 /mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated SmarterSelect alternatives are NewOrg (4.9), Submittable (4.7), and Jotform (4.7). ### [NewOrg](https://www.capterra.com/p/124958/NewOrg-Management-System/) - 66 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 66 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 66 SMB reviews > "Great value, customer support, and customization." — Nathaniel L., Community Wellness Manager (May 11, 2026) ### [Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) - 190 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 190 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 across 190 SMB reviews > "Having everything needed/wanted in one website; as well as, the quick response time when I had a questions or concern." — Tamia S., College and Career Counselor (November 7, 2024) ### [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) - 1,798 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 1,798 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 1,795 SMB reviews > "The free tier of Jotform has plenty of features to handle simple projects." — Rowan M., Owner (May 26, 2026) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Scholarship Management - [Embark Campus](https://www.capterra.com/p/140284/Embark-Campus/) — 4.7 out of 5 (26 reviews) - [Electronic Form Solutions](https://www.capterra.com/p/201478/Electronic-Form-Solutions/) — 4.8 out of 5 (22 reviews) - [Blackbaud Award Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/140271/AcademicWorks/) — 4.4 out of 5 (30 reviews) ### Nonprofit - [CharityTracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/132388/CharityTracker/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,062 reviews) - [Volgistics](https://www.capterra.com/p/80509/Volgistics-Volunteer-Management/) — 4.6 out of 5 (94 reviews) - [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) — 4.3 out of 5 (716 reviews) ### Grant Management - [Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) — 4.8 out of 5 (398 reviews) - [YourCause](https://www.capterra.com/p/222066/YourCause/) — 3.8 out of 5 (21 reviews) - [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) — 4.3 out of 5 (716 reviews) ---