# 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 Submittable 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 Submittable 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 Submittable 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, Submittable 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 Submittable. As the grant administrator for a grant program, I found the onboarding process and trouble-solving to be straightforward. Cons I suppose that, since Submittable 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 Submittable that help streamline the grant administration process. 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! Submittable 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 Submittable 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 HB Heidi B. Judicial Program Manager Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Submittable was the Perfect Solution for Us!" March 9, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Submittable has been amazing. I LOVE that I have the freedom to modify my forms quickly and as often as I'd like. It makes using the platform a pleasure :) Pros I love how easy it is to make quick modifications. Easier and faster to create projects Improved administrative workflows A better experience for applicants More efficient communication and collaboration Easier access to data and reporting Cons There's really not much I don't like about Submittable. If I really had to come up with a complaint it would be that you can use different color fonts for certain situations. Review Source SQ Samantha Q. Program Director Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Smooth Operator" February 24, 2026 5.0 Submittable 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 Submittable, 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 Submittable had great reviews and seemed to have the most robust features. 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 Submittable 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 AL Amelia L. Inspire Olympia Senior Program Specialist Government Administration Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Submittable makes things run smoothly " February 4, 2026 5.0 Great! Submittable helps me do my job in a way I couldn't without it. From the implementation support to, to regular product updates, it just keeps getting easier to use. Pros It's super easy to use for my team as a funder and for our grant applicants. It has streamlined the review process that helps keep our funding running smoothly throughout the year. Cons I wish the advanced reporting were a little more user-friendly, but that is being updated regularly to support what we need as users. 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 AK Akif K. Electrical-Electronics Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Submittable Review" January 9, 2025 5.0 Submittable makes our submission progress easier. Pros The software is user friendly and customization of apps is great. Cons It is difficult to identify a time and this causes missing submissions sometimes. Review Source Response from Submittable January 13, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We love seeing that Submittable is making your submission progress easier and that is user friendly! For your missing submission issue, we encourage you to reach out to your support team! AK Abriana K. Program Officer Philanthropy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wizehive is a user-friendly systems that simplifies grant management for nonprofits. " September 11, 2024 4.0 My experience has been good. The training has been beneficial and the support team is always available to troubleshoot Pros The ability to streamline workflows in a user-friendly portal. I like the current platform's visual aspect and seeing where applicants are in the application process. Cons Hard to say at the moment since I just transitioned my workflow. 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 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 KL Kirsten L. Convention Sales Manager Events Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "10/10 Recommend " July 16, 2024 5.0 Pros WizeHive has been very easy to use and the implementation team has been incredible. They make things super user-friendly so anyone can pick it up. Even as a new user, I understand the software after a short time. Cons I really do not have any cons. I enjoy working with it daily, making my life easier. 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 DJ DeAndrea J. Writing Programs Manager Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why Use Submittable" June 6, 2024 5.0 Pros 1\. Submittable is user-friendly. 2. Preparing to receive new documents for new projects is not time-consuming. 3. Submittable makes it easy to reach a broader audience by making projects searchable within the platform. 4. Readable for users. 5. Ability to generate reports. Cons 1\. Window to reply to submitters is too small. 2. Difficult to deactivate payment feature if a submitter has paid. Review Source LC Lisa C. Gallery Director Fine Art Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great way to have Call for Entries" June 11, 2024 5.0 I love Submittable! It alleviated so much red tape and trying to keep track of submissions. It’s so terrific to have everything stored in one place, accessible from the cloud, and evaluating is a breeze. Pros I love the way that multiple people can view the submissions and be able to rate the proposals. Cons It seems like it is more for writers than arts organizations. Alternatives considered [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) Reason for choosing Submittable It was more sophisticated and came with additional options. Review Source LW Lauren W. Director of Grantmaking Philanthropy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Grant management" May 31, 2024 5.0 Generally a good experience with Submittable. Pros Ease of use for applicants, volunteer reviewers, and administrators. Cons Not being able to talk live with support when needed. I really don't like that. Review Source MD Modesto D. Grants and Commissions Program Coordinator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good experience " May 31, 2024 4.0 Very good overall, I can manage the platform by myself mostly Pros Easy to manage, specially submissions and reviews Cons Costumer service is not that fast and effective Review Source KN Kristen N. Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great software " July 12, 2024 5.0 Pros Very easy to use. Would recommend to other used Cons Nothing negative to say that I dislike. 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 Submittable 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 Submittable'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 Submittable 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 JK Josh K. Director of Assessment Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Submittable - grant management with a lot to offer" February 15, 2024 5.0 The experience has been fantastic. The onboard was super helpful. They seem like they really care that we get the most of the product. They've even added new features in the short time that we've been using Submittable. If they don't have functionality, they will help in finding a work around or will work on that feature. Pros It's very easy to use. The drag and drop features when creating forms are great. It saves tons of time. There are so many features! But it's not overwhelming. There is little training involved in form creation, so delegating is a snap. Cons The features around managing internal users could be more robust. We are not able to customize what program managers can view - all grant programs can be seen by everyone, partitioning would be a nice feature. Additionally, if someone leaves a grant midstream, it is going to be difficult to get a replacement user as only one user can be the primary contact. This makes updating forms and team applications more difficult. Reason for choosing Submittable Value and cost were primary reasons. Submittable was simpler to use as well. They had high quality customers that were well known. Switched from [WebGrants](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010743/WebGrants/) They decided not to renew our contract. We also wanted something easier to use, simpler, and with a better interface. We might not have switched had our previous software solution renewed the contract. Review Source AS Anina S. Scientific Officer Research Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great product and great support" July 22, 2024 4.0 Pros easy to use, very fast and helpful support Cons the automated e-mails are not easy to customize Review Source LW Leigh W. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "New to WizeHive but loving it so far." June 13, 2024 5.0 Pros This is our first grant management program, and I did a lot of research into options before going with WizeHive. The customer service has been phenomenal. WizeHive has a great system for onboarding and customizing the program for your specific needs. They are friendly and responsive. We will use WizeHive with our next applicant pool this fall, but so far it seems user friendly for our applicants and has lots of helpful features on the backend. Cons There are a few features and layouts on the admin side that aren't intuitive but I'm still learning. Review Source LP Liv P. Program Assistant Environmental Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Helpful Service" May 13, 2024 4.0 Pros The team at Wizehive was super helpful and accommodating for our timeline. We had a lot unexpected changes happen throughout set up that wizehive handled well. Cons The pricing feels inconsistent and hard to define why certain elements cost as much as they do. Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.