# Page 2 | Submittable Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Submittable the right Grant Management solution for you? Explore 398 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/reviews --- Submittable 4.8 (398) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 27th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Submittable ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 398 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use EH Erika H. Programs Coordinator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing Platform for Art Organizations!" November 26, 2025 5.0 Pros I used for a few years at my last organization, and have since got my new employer to start using it. I find it incredibly user friendly (for both admin and front end users) and value the workflow and reporting I can track all in one place! I can quickly and easily put projects together, assign jurors, and analyze results. I really enjoy that everything is kept together for each submission - I do not have to hunt down forms or notes or images; it is a one stop shop from start to finish. I have used this platform for exhibition submissions, grant applications, retail events, and so much more for our non-profit arts organization. The platform is intuitive, even for those who do not consider themselves computer-savvy. Customer support is always great too, they have a wonderful team on staff. Cons I am looking forward to the continued improvements and hope to see more token use throughout form questions in the future. Switched from [Reviewr](https://www.capterra.com/p/206626/Reviewr/) So we could have more control over the project questions as well as reporting and management. Review Source Margo S. Director of Creative Strategies and Arts-Based Initiatives Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable, user-friendly, and ideal for grantmaking workflows" December 3, 2025 5.0 Overall, our experience with has been extremely positive. The platform has strengthened every stage of our grantmaking process, from launching opportunities to reviewing, scoring, and reporting. Applicants consistently praise how easy it is to submit materials, and our review committees frequently tell us it is the best scoring interface they’ve used. Internally, we appreciate how quickly we can build new projects and how reliable the system is day-to-day. When issues arise, Submittable’s customer support team is outstanding—responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping us succeed. Submittable has become an essential part of our workflow and continues to improve over time. Pros has proven to be an exceptionally user-friendly platform for both our artists and grant applicants, who consistently report that the submission process is clear, intuitive, and stress-free. Our independent review committees appreciate having streamlined access to their assigned applications and find the scoring interface especially helpful, since they can view the full application and rubric side-by-side. The platform makes it significantly easier and faster for our team to create new projects, track submissions, and manage workflows. Customer service is excellent—responsive, supportive, and solutions-oriented. Submittable also provides improved data access and reporting tools that help us evaluate impact and make stronger decisions. Cons Reporting tools, although much better than before, can still feel limited when attempting highly detailed or multi-layered data pulls. Occasionally, updates introduce small changes that require adjustment for staff. Additionally, affordability can be a challenge for small nonprofits like ours; although the platform is highly effective, the cost can feel difficult to sustain within a modest operating budget. Review Source DC Dylan C. Lodger's Tax Coordinator Government Administration Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Taos County Lodger's Tax Coordinator Review" December 3, 2025 5.0 Overall, is one of the most comprehensive grant platforms I have used from a grant writer/administrator perspective. Pros The practicality and ease of use are the most useful aspects of . As the grant administrator for a grant program, I found the onboarding process and trouble-solving to be straightforward. Cons I suppose that, since is constantly being updated with new features, it is not a final polished product, and it will require me to reach out to the Submittable team when I come across these new features. Switched from [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) This platform does not have the same functions as that help streamline the grant administration process. Review Source SQ Samantha Q. Program Director Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Smooth Operator" February 24, 2026 5.0 has made our application process a lot smoother over the years but there are still some aspects that could be more useful. Pros We like the all in one aspect of , especially the reporting capability. Additionally, the staff at Submittable have been extremely helpful over the years. Cons We really would like a feature that notifies us when an assigned review has been completed. This would make our lives a lot easier without having to check on every single review for each application. Alternatives considered [OpenWater](https://www.capterra.com/p/140294/OpenWater-Awards/) Reason for choosing Submittable I just remember that it had great reviews and seemed to have the most robust features. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Program Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent customer service and support from A to Z" July 1, 2025 5.0 Pros Excellent customer service! representatives were extremely thorough and helpful in guiding us in how to create an application (in our case, for a Fellowship program) in Submittable and use different kinds of forms within the platform. This allowed me (one of the main users) to be confident in adding to the application or modifying it (e.g., after the deadline passed, reopening it or create a new form to send applicants in the Submitable system to collect additional information from them). Their helpdesk chat function was also excellent, with timely support and regular staff, so you were often chatting with people who knew your project. Once applicants had questions, they, too, could contact Submittable customer service directly instead of asking me (the person behind the application for the Fellowship) how to navigate in the platform or reset their password. Cons I had a very positive experience using for over 2 years. I do know it was expensive but also recall that there were no other good/viable options. One functionality that Submittable could improve is the formatting so that applicants can insert paragraph breaks and double spaces. It would also be ideal to be able to export from Submittable into PDF (not Excel only). Switched from [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/) The former platform was custom designed for the organization but was very out-of-date and simplistic. Review Source PO Priscilla O. Scholarship and Grant Administrator Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Submittable Is An Amazing Solution" December 11, 2025 5.0 My organization has had a great experience. It's easy to establish the account and the help videos and articles make it easy to start building projects. Pros Everything lives on the platform and it's very intuitive for everyone involved. • Improved administrative workflows • Easier and faster to create projects • A better experience for applicants • More efficient communication and collaboration • Quick access to data and reporting Cons There are always little improvements to make, but often requests feedback and launches different product updates throughout the year. Switched from [AwardSpring](https://www.capterra.com/p/146279/AwardSpring/) We needed more customization and for all the forms to live on the platform. There was a lot happening via email prior to switching. Review Source AR Adam R. Executive Director Philanthropy Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "WizeHive is the right size solution" October 1, 2024 5.0 From sales to support staff, it has been a pleasure to work with the WizeHive team to this point. Setup, while intensive, has been pretty painless. We have strong expectations for usage. Pros We're just on the finishing end of launching our database, transitioning out from another database provider we've used for the past 7 years. While that provider required learning the liquid coding language or contracting with their team to make any changes, WizeHive offers incredible flexibility and ease of use. As the sole staffer of a foundation, I need the database to run smoothly and for changes to be made easily, so that management does not take up too much time. WizeHive's team has been excellent in helping us get off the ground and prepare the system for launch. Work with our previous provider was kind of a nightmare in comparison. Using the system seems like it will be pretty seamless from both an administrator and grantee perspective, but we will find out once it is put into use in a few weeks. We considered WizeHive when we made our previous selection 7 years ago, and the company has grown in a way that we believe will address all our needs in an elegant way. This seems like a solution that was able to be right-sized for our needs, without additional feature bloating that complicates some of the other options on the market. Cons There are a few features that are still coming online that will be essential for us, including document and email merge field capability within the system. Our previous system was strong on graphic capability, we will see how Wizehive is in use in terms of being able to quickly view and access data in a clean way. Alternatives considered [Blackbaud Grantmaking](https://www.capterra.com/p/242266/Blackbaud-Grantmaking/)[Good Grants](https://www.capterra.com/p/206672/Good-Grants/)[Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/)[Grant Lifecycle Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/122147/Grant-Lifecycle-Manager/) Reason for choosing Submittable Ease of Use, Feature Selection, Price, Available Support, Customizability, Development Roadmap Switched from [Fluxx Grantmaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/146625/Fluxx-Software-for-Grantmakers/) Complexity inherent in program in being able to make changes to the system. The system was also overbuilt for our needs. The roadmap of future development and incremental updates did not warrant the annual price increases which led us to explore other options in the marketplace. Review Source TS Tamia S. College and Career Counselor Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Everything we wanted and more!" October 30, 2024 5.0 Great! The customer service was awesome and the product itself is everything we wanted and more. Pros Having everything needed/wanted in one website; as well as, the quick response time when I had a questions or concern. Cons I like everything about WizeHive and understand the process they use for their users. Switched from [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) Didn't have everything we needed for both users and admins. Review Source SF Sarah F. Contracts and Grant Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to manage product!" July 22, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with has been excellent. It is the best application processing platform I have ever used. Their customer service is quick and reliable - for both the businesses and those filling out applications. Pros is a very intuitive platform that allows every employee to use - no matter what their skill level with technology. Adjustments to forms or applications can take mere seconds. Cons I wish we were able to search applications by more than just names. And, I wish we were able to compare applications with previous applications for similarities or duplicates. Alternatives considered [monday.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/)[SurveyMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/253516/SurveyMonkey/) Reason for choosing Submittable We choose because it had the most inclusive product with excellent customer service. Review Source JL Jason L. Administrator Government Administration Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Administrator" September 4, 2024 5.0 Great experience. Responsive to any questions. Pros Great customer support from configuration to implementation! Cons None. Product meets/exceeds our needs. Review Source SH Savannah H. Community and Government Relations Coordinator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "New Impressed User" July 23, 2024 5.0 Pros So far, our Implementation Manager has helped us solve all of the problem we have encountered and has taken our feedback seriously and passed it to the Dev team. Everyone is responsive and understanding and we feel like they really tried their best to make the product what we needed it to be to fit our program! Cons There is a lot of room for improvements and development, so we look forward to seeing that progress as we start our journey with WizeHive! Reason for choosing Submittable The price and implementation timeline fit our needs better. Switched from [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.capterra.com/p/123374/SurveyMonkey-Apply/) We needed more functionality that our site wasn't able to provide. Review Source RSS Renee Sanders S. Senior Marine Scientist Environmental Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Positive Experience with WizeHive - Excellent training, support, and resources" June 17, 2024 5.0 Working with WizeHive has been a quality experience that has made grant and program management much easier for our team. We are thrilled to be working together over the next few years on our current program and look forward to looking for other efforts we could incorporate WizeHive into in the future. Administrators, applicants, and reviewers all report positive experiences with using WizeHive. Pros WizeHive has proven to be a wonderful solution for our program. We are currently running a large multi-year grant funding competition and needed a system that could meet our needs for proposal collection, application review, reporting, and other elements of grant management. WizeHive has been a perfect fit. The training experience with \[sensitive content hidden\] was excellent. \[sensitive content hidden\] always answered questions thoroughly and quickly solved problems as we worked together to create our first fully-functioning application portal. During our application acceptance period, no applicants reported having any issues with the WizeHive system. Everything worked so smoothly! Reviewers have also had a smooth experience while reviewing applications. The support staff is also quick to response with helpful resources. Cons It would be nice if we could have the capacity to allow multiple files to be uploaded in one question in an application where relevant. Alternatives considered [Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) Reason for choosing Submittable WizeHive covered all of our team's needs without changing pricing or making us leery of what felt like being over-promised by other companies. Review Source CN Cecilia N. Operations Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Wroking with WizeHive" June 28, 2024 5.0 The training and set-up have been excellent and have added to our overall satisfaction with the product. Pros The flexibility the tool provides for building each stage of the process and the ease with which the admins can update, change or fix issues. Cons I wish you could see more records per page in the dashboard Alternatives considered [Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) Reason for choosing Submittable When we asked, other customers told us the customer service is very poor. It is also expensive. Review Source KW Kristen W. Director of Grantmaking Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Wize Way to Manage: A Grant Management Game Changer" June 5, 2024 5.0 Overall, I'm delighted with WizeHive and would highly recommend the NextZen platform to anyone seeking a reliable, user-friendly, and comprehensive grant management solution. By investing in this technology, we will elevate the experience for all stakeholders within our organization and ensure that our processes and tools reflect our grantee partnership objectives. Pros What I appreciate most was the intuitive dashboard menu, which will allow our organization to effortlessly track and manage our grants. The interface for admin staff, external reviewer, and grantees is easy to navigate. The robust reporting features offer valuable insights, enabling us to make data-driven decisions and optimize our grant management process. The customizable workflows have allowed us to tailor the system to our unique needs, which we believe will result in enhanced efficiency. Additionally, I am impressed by the exceptional customer support provided by the WizeHive team, who are always responsive and helpful as I've needed assistance during the onboarding process. Cons While I'm extremely pleased with our WizeHive subscription, we encountered some drawbacks during the onboarding process. Specifically, I discovered a few features mentioned in our initial sales call were not part of our subscription package and would require an additional fee, which was prohibitively expensive for our small organization. Also, some key functionalities that tipped the scales for us in favor of WizeHive over other grant management systems are not yet available but are expected to be added in future updates. Alternatives considered [Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/)[Fluxx Grantmaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/146625/Fluxx-Software-for-Grantmakers/)[GivingData](https://www.capterra.com/p/166229/GivingData/) Reason for choosing Submittable When selecting a new grant management system, alignment with our established organization goals was paramount. Given our average grantee is 70+ years old, we prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure the readability for those with vision impairments. DEI within the platform is crucial as we expand our grantmaking outreach to include Spanish and Vietnamese speaking applicants, who could apply in their native language, with seamless review capabilities for English-speaking reviewers. Furthermore, we needed to streamline administrative workflows to maintain our output with a lean staff. And perhaps most importantly, we sought a partnership with a company that shares our philanthropic values, ensuring a united vision for our grantmaking efforts. Switched from [Blackbaud Grantmaking](https://www.capterra.com/p/242266/Blackbaud-Grantmaking/) Our grantees often struggled to navigate the platform, leading to a surge in technical support requests related to applications, grant agreements, and final reports which placed an additional burden on administrative staff. Our external reviewers occasionally faced difficulty using their designated portal, further highlighting the need for additional support resources. The system was prone to errors and lacked follow-through on promised updates that were announced during town hall meetings. Review Source HM Hana M. Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product with some kinks" June 10, 2024 4.0 Overall a great application platform for our users. It is straightforward to create applications and review them on the back end. However we encountered an issue with receiving certain notifications for applicant messages and the tech support team was never able to resolve them which has proved very challenging to work around. Pros The ease of use for students and the customizable review Cons The tech support and the difficulty filtering applications that are in-progress but closed for editting. Alternatives considered [Good Grants](https://www.capterra.com/p/206672/Good-Grants/) Reason for choosing Submittable Ultimately the customization of the review and costs Switched from [Bonterra ETO](https://www.capterra.com/p/77278/Bonterra-ETO/) Older data management system that didn't support direct student applications. Review Source FQ Felicia Q. Development Director Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "From Spreadsheets to a Streamlined Program!" August 11, 2023 5.0 Prior to purchasing the WizeHIve software, our institution was using multiple layered spreadsheets to manage scholarship applicant intake and selection. Then, manually sending communications to applicants using Microsoft Outlook. Our ability to access data and generate reports was also limited as it also was a very manual process. Introducing the concept of a scholarship portal to our students has been a great experience. We are improved our efficiency internally but more importantly; we are providing a better user-experience for our students. Pros The ability our scholarship application portal with our student information system provides a more user-friendly experience for applicants. Additionally, it ensures the critical information used on the application to determine applicant eligibility is 100% accurate. The integration functionality and ability to customize the application fields using conditional logic has transformed our scholarship program entirely, helping us to be much more efficient with our selection processes. Cons The process for closing an application cycle, and starting a new one that essentially mirrors past years is very involved. However, the WizeHive support team was very helpful as we transitioned from our first cycle using the software into our second. The process will likely become more clear with each new cycle/academic year. Alternatives considered [AwardSpring](https://www.capterra.com/p/146279/AwardSpring/)[Blackbaud Award Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/140271/AcademicWorks/) Review Source DR Diane R. Board of Director, Volunteer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HSF Applicant and Student Portal Review" September 8, 2023 5.0 WizeHive was very easy to work with and helped us go from a manual, photocopy, spreadsheet approach into a fully integrated online system. This allowed us to have a greater reach to high school students who might want to apply to our program. Pros Our implementation lead was great. We challenged WizeHive with how we wanted to use our system for both applicants AND ongoing students - through their entire college experience. WizeHive rose to the challenge and provided us with creative solutions. Cons The visual reporting dashboard was complex and seemed to lack some functionality (getting data from two forms, for instance). Reason for choosing Submittable Provided a better long-term solution and was able to tailor to our unique needs. Review Source JS Jennifer S. Scholarship Manager, Digital Specialist Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "My Zengine Experience with WizeHive" November 17, 2023 5.0 It has been wonderful. I've launched my share of platforms in my career and this was as well-planned, structured, and executed as any of the best I've experienced. Pros I like everything about WizeHive, but hands down the cherry on top was our implementation lead, \[sensitive content hidden\]. Maybe all the leads are exactly the same -- I hope so, for the sake of everyone else -- but the success of our platform and launch is credited to the team leader. I cannot say enough good things about his intelligence to build, troubleshoot, test, reconfigure, and train me all while thinking of our needs, what we would need next, and what I didn't yet know. His technical talent is matched by his patience and priority of wanting our foundation and me to be set up for success from start to finish. I got that impression also in my calls with \[sensitive content hidden\]; instead of giving me bullet points of all things WizeHive, he asked questions about what we had, what we needed, what we wanted, and what we saw as our future needs. \[sensitive content hidden\] seems to be on that same wagon and I am thrilled to have the support system for this product. Cons I can't really think of anything I would consider a con. I would have liked to know more going in, but our foundation's timeline did not allow -- we were coming up on our next scholarship cycle and there was no time to waste -- but having training modules is very helpful. I refer back to them and hope they keep coming. Reason for choosing Submittable The best fit -- I looked at who had education foundations as clients, worked with scholarships and grants similar to ours, I was impressed with the amount of control and advanced reporting we would be able to do, and I thought it would work well being updated each year as we restructure our scholarship process. Switched from [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/)[eForms Mobile](https://www.capterra.com/p/183886/eForms-Mobile/) The last one we used was EForms and, as wonderful as the developer was, it did not work. At all -- no filtering candidates or matching, so we had to do hundreds manually, we were limited on assigning reviewers, no guarantee every application was seen by at least one reviewer, etc. The year prior to 2023 was wrought with issues and I think they ran out of time to rebuild for 2023 -- we were not involved on the back end and could not do anything in the system. 180° from what we can do in Zengine. Review Source NT Natalie T. Grant Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "FIRST Washington Robotics Grant Management" October 27, 2023 5.0 I think the ability to streamline and automate our grant using WizeHive made the process move faster, allowing us to get funding out to our applicants sooner! Having all the information that we needed for this grant housed in one place made is super easy and efficient for me to keep my 300 plus applications, that were in various stages of the grant process, organized! Pros The product was easy to use, and our implementation lead \[sensitive content hidden\] was amazing! He did a great job of making sure that the product was customized for our needs. He also did a great job of making sure that we were comfortable with using the software for not only managing our grant but creating or editing our custom forms and templates. Having the option to use different folders and the auto emails that were generated when an application moved to a new folder was super helpful in automating our grant process and keeping our applicants informed. Cons The biggest thing that we got negative feedback about was the inability to have multiple users access the same application. Having someone that is an admin user and could grant user access to another person would be helpful or if there were a way to allow multiple users to access the same application. We have a situation where there are sometimes multiple people involved in the application process and they were frustrated by the inability to all have access the application. Review Source NT Nyambura T. Global Subgrants and Partnerships Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "WizeHive: Client Review " September 27, 2023 5.0 The objective was to deploy a system to support subgrant management for a growing, flexible, and dispersed organization. This was to be supported by a successful rollout to internal and external users to ensure the system was used.The WizeHive team, especially the team lead in charge of the assignment, was committed and focused on offering a working solution. The customer service team has been supportive during rollout and has ensured to support our team during implementation.Equality Now appreciates the level of professionalism shown in handling the assignment, coupled with great patience and expertise in developing solutions of such a complex nature. Pros I like that WizeHive is a versatile platform. The system captured the blueprint document that was created at the beginning, which reflected Equality Now’s needs. It was possible to adjust the processes and functionalities during the system’s development to develop an efficient workflow process. Cons The needs assessment and planning before the system was developed were detailed. It did take quite some back and forth, but as soon as the team in charge figured out the need, they were quick to work on it and progress.I can say that the system is at about 75% use, and this is because we have not closed out any of the projects since we officially rolled it out in April. Sub-grantees have been able to interact with the system during application and reporting. There is no duplication of process, making the system function optimally at all stages. Reason for choosing Submittable WizeHive captured the essential functionalities required in our subgrant management process.Partner subgrant applications, internal and external reviewers access, pre-award form (signed via E-signature), contracting (contract signed via E-signature), fund disbursement requests, reporting-narrative and financial reports at different intervals (With auto email reminders), addendums to agreements, Partner financial reports consolidations in a summary worksheet, Financial Report analysis dashboard, Closeout. Review Source SV Sotto V. Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It Changes The Way I Do Things" November 15, 2023 5.0 Awesome. Very helpful, easy to use. Simple and straight forward interface. It saves a lot of my time and really help me organize my submissions, and the best of all, which I didn't expect to find, is the plethora of contests I didn't find anywhere else (or it will take me a lot of time to find). Pros I wish I found earlier. I used to look for writing competitions through google and other search engines. The problem is they are sometimes outdated, inaccurate and very limited search result. I also have tons of bookmarks to help me remember which competitions I sent them too. When I submit a lot, I lost count and all I did was just wait for emails that inform me about the results. I found Submittable when some of the contests required me to use Submittable. It became a delight because the interface is very use friendly and I started to explore more, and I was in for pleasant surprises. I like the way it organizes my contests, I no longer forget which and where I submit them to, and the great thing is I'm also able to track the feedbacks for those contests instead of rummaging through my emails about forgotten or non-existent results. But the best thing is I can find way more contests through Submittable, and filter them the way I want to, from entry fees to genres. It saves a lot of time and effort and there are tons of contests. Cons None so far. I haven't had chance to explore other functions like creating my forms, but from what I use for, everything is satisfactory. It's an apps that does what it promises and more. Review Source DJ Daniel J. Associate Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great customer service and fast setup" October 18, 2023 5.0 This product has significantly reduced the administrative time we spend on grantmaking. We have more than earned back the cost of the license in time saved. Pros We had a last-minute need for an online granting process and needed an affordable tool where we could get everything running quickly with minimal input from our end. Even though their development times are typically longer, they were willing to adapt to our timeline and still delivered the forms a week earlier! Throughout the entire process, their support team has been amazing--always available, always happy to help and incredibly fast to turn things around. We hardly had to do any of the development ourselves, despite this being a last-minute request. As a small team with limited spare capacity, this was a lifesaver in being able to keep to our grantmaking timeline. Cons While the functionalities are enough for most organizations' granting needs, there are a few customization options, such as greater flexibility with repeating questions, which we would have liked. However, the support team helped us find acceptable workarounds. Alternatives considered [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.capterra.com/p/123374/SurveyMonkey-Apply/)[Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/)[Optimy](https://www.capterra.com/p/142236/Optimy/) Reason for choosing Submittable Wisehive was one of the less expensive options, and unlike the other options in the price tier, offered hands-on support to get our program up and running. Their sales team was also much more thorough in understanding our needs and were honest about what they could and couldn't deliver. Although we had a cheaper option, we decided to go with Wisehive because of the support we would receive and our positive interaction with the sales team. Review Source BB Barby B. Communications Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A solid management system for grant applications" February 15, 2024 4.0 Overall we've been pleased with because of its features and capabilities, but the prices is intimidating. That being said, we've felt that it is comparable with other similar services out there. Pros 's application forms are very customizable and they allow for a multi-step application process and submitting grant reports. We're able to create customized reports and export the data easily, although there is a bit of a learning curve to set up the reports. Collaboration is built-in, allowing reviewers and admins to leave notes for each other and see reviews. We also liked that that collaboration can be locked down so that applicants can either see or not see that feedback. The implementation team that worked with us was great and provided very valuable training as part of our implementation project. Cons We've found the email's generated by have formatting issues and are often blocked by anti-spam software, so there have been some deliverability issues and some problems with reading the system-generated emails. The development team is aware of the issue (for 2 years) but nothing seems to have been done about it. Documentation is limited, and they charge for support after your initial setup period. We end up having to pay for 10 extra user licenses for our grant reviewers beyond the 2 months those licenses are really used. This is because only 10 user licenses are available in our subscription tier, and you can only purchase extra licenses in block of 10 (not individually). So far, Submittable has worked with us on the pricing to be affordable but it would be nice to have the option of adding on temporary licenses for reviewers, or even not having to pay for that level of user since they are typically only needed for 1-2 months. Switched from [Kaleidoscope](https://www.capterra.com/p/253825/Kaleidoscope/) Kaleidoscope was geared more toward academic institutions or college scholarship applications and they did not have the features to meet our needs. Review Source AD Alicia D. Programs Administrator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great and easy to use, does a lot" February 2, 2023 5.0 Great. Easy to use, user friendly. Good solutions for our company. Help desk gets back to us promptly, if we have questions. Pros It is easy to use and implement. User friendly for the applicant and for the administration. Cons There is no way to edit an email address for a recommender if the applicant put it in wrong, unless you open the whole application for editing. We don't run into this issue often, but it can create problems. But, the benefits outweigh the cons. Alternatives considered [Formstack Forms](https://www.capterra.com/p/118892/Formstack/)[SurveyMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/253516/SurveyMonkey/) Reason for choosing Submittable Has all the features we needed at a good/reasonable price. Switched from [Wufoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/224990/Wufoo/) It does not allow an applicant to start work on a form, save, and come back to complete. It also does not allow recommenders to upload their recommendation directly to a specific application, like . Review Source LZ Laura Z. Founder & CEO Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Powerful Database with Unlimited Functionality and Incredible Support" November 19, 2020 5.0 The WizeHive Team is thoughtful, intentional, and focused on excellence in their product and their customer relationships. I know several team members by name and consistently receive personalized, immediate, and knowledgeable support. From the beginning, WizeHive provides a customized experience for every client, and the support and personal touch do not end after the contract is signed. Our team is excited about all of the time and systems we have saved by switching to WizeHive. Pros WizeHive replaced our applicant tracking system, time tracking software, onboarding app, CRM, survey administration app, contact management app, mail merge app, and countless spreadsheets, docs, and graphs stored in Drive and Dropbox. The software has incredible functionality, and the WizeHive Team functions as an extension of our team - responding promptly and supportively to every request, helping us learn how to use the system more effectively, and requesting feedback for how to improve their support! Cons WizeHive has a potential learning curve if you want to take full advantage of all of its potential. However, the Implementation Team works closely with every client to plan the implementation that aligns with your goals for not only usage but also management. My only complaint, which the Support Team has graciously heard and recorded, is that whitelisted/vanity email addresses and system addresses are not available. We solved this challenge by using Zapier to connect our email accounts and Rebrandly to create a web address that is branded, but if I could change one thing, this would be it. Alternatives considered [SurveyMonkey Apply](https://www.capterra.com/p/123374/SurveyMonkey-Apply/)[iCIMS Hire](https://www.capterra.com/p/93248/iCIMS-Recruit/)[Mixmax](https://www.capterra.com/p/159470/Mixmax/)[BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/)[kintone](https://www.capterra.com/p/143607/kintone/) Reason for choosing Submittable WizeHive allowed us to address multiple workstreams in one coherent system. It also allows us to bulk process applicants and set up systems that are unique to our team. The WizeHive Sales Team really listened to our pain points, process, and vision before designing a workflow that was customized for us. Instead of opening 10 Chrome tabs a day to track different processes, we all open WizeHive and are ready to go! 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