# Page 3 | Submittable Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Submittable the right Scholarship 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 3 - Reviews of Submittable ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 398 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use CS Christie S. Scholarship Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I love Submittable!" September 14, 2022 5.0 As I learn more about the software and the tools you have, it really has made the process overall from launch of the scholarship season, to the close and then the information from the system is essential for marketing to potential future donors. Pros I am very used to having to learn new software, through out my positions in the last several years. The reason I love , not because it's easy for me, BUT BECAUSE it's easy for submitters and judges to use. If I had to review the how-to's prior to every season to a new set of judges, it would take so much time and energy. That only is worth the fees we pay! Cons I do wish the forms had a little more ability to make them a bit prettier to look at. The size of the fonts is either super small, or HUGE. It would be nice to make the page look a bit prettier and closer in line with our branding. Review Source LC Laura C. Program Manager Philanthropy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Room for Improvement" September 14, 2022 3.0 Good for now. Has helped with communication with applicants but would want to maximize the cons to improve our nonprofit relationships and enhance internal efficiency Pros Ease of creating applications/forms, ability to message with applicants directly in the portal, reviewer process is user friendly Cons Lack of automation, limited placeholder tags to be able to integrate DocuSign or other 3rd party integrations that would help with automation, delayed reporting, kind of messy once you get a lot of applications/projects set up, no intentional nonprofit relationship management capabilities, limited project/award management features. Alternatives considered [OpenWater](https://www.capterra.com/p/140294/OpenWater-Awards/) Reason for choosing Submittable Unsure; this was before I started working here. Switched from [Blackbaud Grantmaking](https://www.capterra.com/p/242266/Blackbaud-Grantmaking/) It was outdated and not user friendly Review Source JR Jonathan R. Implementation Specialist Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Rapidly Customizable & Scalable Solution with Endless Possibilities" February 8, 2020 5.0 Pros 1\. Implement an idea into a fully functional solution in Production within minutes. 2. Correct and modify configurations with clients and end-users in real-time. 3. Designed to empower system owners and administrators to meet the demands of their clients and super users. 4. Ongoing system upgrades and enhancements to improve configuration capabilities of the system and user experience. 5. Direct and quick customer support when built in Help & FAQ aren't able to answer questions. Cons While the system's capabilities to scale are incredible, there are some missing features or issues that haven't been addressed yet that would add a greater measure of use by both Administrators and end users. - Unable to conditionally require Date fields to be before or after another Date field - End users are unable to print/save full applications once completed. (Review Portals only recently received this capability) - Workspaces (Databases), are unable to connect to each other to share data and improve reporting capabilities - Built-in Reporting Functionality, while extremely helpful, has limitations that cause it to be very bulky, restricted, and can make it difficult to use - Features and configurations can often be buried deep within menus and take time to navigate to - Unable to bulk upload or download attachments to or from records - Unable to send attachments by Bulk Email - Review Portal, user-directed configurations limited What is extremely important for the reader to understand from my items listed above is that when you have a system that is capable of achieving almost all of your business needs and opens the door to a million possibilities, it can become incredibly frustrating when small or specific aspects of the system are not capable of being configured or scaled. It is the give and take of using an incredible configuration management system. Once you get used to having the ability to configure almost anything you want, its hard not to want even more! Review Source AA Angela A. Development Specialist Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Simple to use - self explanatory" August 31, 2023 5.0 My overall experience has been a good one. The best experience I have is when I can speak with a person at Wizehive for what are complicated questions that I have. It's hard to express your issues in a support ticket, because of that you don't always get the right answers and have to keep asking thru the support ticket. If you could speak with someone, they better understand what you're trying to do and your issues. Pros That the applicant can log in to their application and see what they did last year, they can also see where their application is in the process, emails are simple to send and you have control over the emails being sent Cons I wish that Wizehive had an 800 number - a number you can call and speak with someone. I don't like that I have to send an email stressing that I need to talk to someone. Speaking with a live person is so very helpful and it's the one thing that I feel Wizehive is lacking...in a big way Reason for choosing Submittable I was not working at the company when they chose Wizehive - it was already installed when I started. Review Source Orsella H. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Decision for our Grant Management" August 28, 2023 5.0 With Wizehive, the grant management process at our foundation has changed for the better drastically. To have 100's of grant applications in one place and be able to manage archived and current applications with ease has cut my work by more than half. Pros The customer service is unmatched. From billing to IT, messages are returned on the same day. For me, that is better than the program itself. I never speak to a BOT or an AI rep. I can actually still speak/email with a human and that makes me stay with Wizehive. Cons I haven't run into any issues using Wizehive. Review Source MM Marisa M. Analyst Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Perfect for DIY Grant Management" October 2, 2023 5.0 Overall, our team is very happy with Wizehive, and we would absolutely use Wizehive again and recommend the platform. I hope that the software team continues to make aesthetic and functional updates, but as it is the platform does 98% of what we need it to, very well. Pros Wizehive has all of the features a grant administrator needs to centralize everything from communication with grantees, to the application itself, to the review process, to the final decision-making. It's been incredibly helpful for managing a program with >100 applicants, and we can track every submission from beginning to end, all in one place. The data view in particular lets you filter and cut applicant data every which way, and all of the forms relevant to one applicant are linked to each other, so even that is centralized. During the implementation process, our point person was flexible, fast, and responsive, and lived up to what we expected from our salesperson. For its price, Wizehive was the only platform we looked at with such an in-depth level of implementation support, and for that it's definitely singular. Cons Because Wizehive comes with so much customization, it takes a while to get the hang of, so a team definitely needs a dedicated person to spend some time getting familiar with the platform. Options and consequences are not always intuitive, so you might change something without realizing that you are breaking something else, especially among the submission portal, forms, review process, and review portal. I also wish that the data view would let you batch-select applicants--with so many, it's fairly tiring to move them into different folders one-by-one. Finally, summarizing review information from a review form only lets you do a certain menu (averaging, summing, etc. scores), and I wish that could instead be a custom formula. Review Source SC Sydney C. Southwest Iowa Associate Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Submittable is user-friendly, but only for applicants. " September 22, 2022 2.0 Pros The product is easy for applicants to use, with simple forms and clear application guidelines. Generally, we have had many applicants have no issues while applying, which is definitely a positive about the platform. Cons For administrative staff who work grant programs on the back-end, features such as advanced reporting are sorely lacking. It's difficult to build these reports and pull through the data you need. Additionally, there are many small issues that merely provides "work-arounds" for, rather than solving problems. For example - tables that are put directly into an application form export as a separate file, and then would need to be merged in order to package applications. While the platform might make the process of applying smooth for applicants, there seem to always be headaches for our staff when processing applications afterwards. Review Source Response from Submittable September 23, 2022 Thanks for your feedback. We're always working to improve the product, and constantly release new and improved features. Feedback like yours helps us make sure that we're solving our customers problems better and better as time goes on. 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 ! 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 DX David X. Data & Research Executive Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Creative & Efficient Grant Management System" August 29, 2023 5.0 Pros The innate ability to create forms effortlessly is amplified by customization, resulting in a streamlined process. This fosters a unique data capture structure, enhancing efficiency in processing and operations.Customizable forms cater to diverse data collection needs, ensuring a seamless, tailored experience. This dynamic interaction doesn't compromise processing coherence; rather, it harmonizes customization with structured data handling, facilitating efficient downstream operations. This synergy optimizes information management, boosting operational agility and data-driven success. Cons Consider enhancing integration with external documents, including the option for in-house signatures, thus reducing reliance on third-party applications. Review Source MM Meegan M. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for managing multiple grant programs" March 14, 2024 4.0 Pros WizeHive's set-up and staff support is great-- they walk you through the steps and features of each part of the process so you understand what you can do and where and when and how. Cons We did not consider the reporting dashboard enough when setting up the application, so we had to redo some questions after the fact to get the right format to be able to report accurately and efficiently. This should be considered at every step along the way during the set-up process, and it felt like it was a last-minute thing to which we did not dedicate enough time. The other thing that was a disappointment is the fact that I was told that BILL could be integrated, but it turns out there is a pretty steep fee to do that, which no one seemed to know until months down the road into the process. Reason for choosing Submittable I liked the sales and support staff and the product seemed to meet the needs of all the complicated aspects of my grant program. Review Source MB Meg B. Director, Community Investments Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Wizehive Review " March 6, 2024 4.0 The support from the team has been great. They've been patient and helpful throughout the whole process. Pros The ease of use. I feel equipped to make changes on my own and can give guidance to others who might be running into issues without any concern. Customer is also very quick if I ever have a question. Cons Moving programs through folders can be a bit tricky only because you can accidentally move someone to a different part of the process and it will automatically trigger an email to them. Moving them to that folder could have been a quick mistake, so would be nice to have to hit save before an email is triggered. Alternatives considered [Good Grants](https://www.capterra.com/p/206672/Good-Grants/)[Fluxx Grantmaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/146625/Fluxx-Software-for-Grantmakers/) Reason for choosing Submittable Wizehive made the most sense for our needs, the ease of use and internal support made it an easy option, as well as the appropriate price point. Switched from [e-CImpact](https://www.capterra.com/p/139829/e-CImpact/) The system was not user friendly for us as administrators, for our application reviewers, or our agencies. It was also not as cost effective. Review Source SS Sharon S. Associate Director of Summer Enrollment Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great versatile software " July 23, 2023 5.0 We have used to collect forms for auditions and I like that the faculty and coaches are able to review and evaluate the student in the platform. We have also used it to collect event information. Pros I like that you can use this platform for any different reasons and you can create many different forms so that you can really customize them for the right purpose. Cons At the moment there is not anything I dislike. Reason for choosing Submittable Best option available Review Source RS RaeAnne S. AIEF Higher Education Coordinator Higher Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The Best Choice For Our Growing Program" September 21, 2023 5.0 It was such an easy, quick decision to make. We'd met with multiple other programs that didn't quite fit, but after speaking with both the American Indian College Fund and the Cobell Scholarship, we decided to reach out to WizeHive. From the initial meeting, we were very optimistic about the program. Pros The build process was very organized with clear deadlines. The trainings before starting the build created a great foundation and the project map/plan was so convenient to keep an eye on what was due and when. Our Implementation Lead, \[sensitive content hidden\], was very knowledgeable about the program and always had quick solutions for us when we had questions. Super responsive and understanding about reschedules when needed, as well. Cons Starting out, learning the administrative side of WizeHive can be a bit confusing. However, I know it's really only practice that can resolve this. Reason for choosing Submittable Price, features, WizeHive team seemed excited about working with us. Review Source ME Markus E. Senior Contracts Negotiator and Privacy Advisor Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ok, but glitches" September 23, 2023 5.0 Ok, but see glitches above Pros Ease of use, very efficient, and very effective. Cons Not all functionalities are properly connected yet. (1) Citizen Philantropy Investments cannot be recommended to Funds, only nonprofits. This way, it is almost impossible to designate the investment for a specific purpose (for which I use Funds).(2) Allowing external contributions or donations (from non-employees) works theoretically, practically the donation button is deactivated on my external donation page.(3) No customer support during holiday/weekend, when it was really critical (this weekend!) Review Source HA Hannah A. Philanthropy Fellow Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This interface is easy to learn and use, and when questions arise customer service is very helpful! " August 18, 2017 4.0 WizeHive makes it possible to manage our grant program and the increasing number of proposals that we receive. Pros Customer service is very helpful and responsive. They're helpful in answering simple fix questions, as well as brainstorming on how their software can accommodate more complex requests. Very easy to build your own application form, as well as follow-up forms. The interface can be customized to fit your organization's branding. Online help articles are very helpful and easy to follow. Easy to create and customize reports. Easy to create a new workspace - its basically a copy, paste function. Overall - if we were to go through this process again, we would make the same decision to use WizeHive. Cons Applicants have to create new credentials every year in order to access their application so, they have separate logins for the year they are reporting in and the year they are applying for - that can get confusing. Yearly workspaces cannot communicate with one another so doing YTD comparisons can be challenging. There are some features, such as the calendar and cascading forms, within WizeHive that I wanted to utilize but were not sophisticated enough features to make it worthwhile. Sending an e-mail to users through the WizeHive app comes from the WizeHive domain and frequently goes to the spam folder. While you can direct replies to an internal e-mail, I would like for the e-mail to also appear as though it was sent from our domain. Review Source Response from Submittable August 25, 2017 Hannah - thank you very much for your thoughtful response and great feedback! We will follow up with you directly to discuss further as many of the items you noted have recently been addressed or are our on our near-term roadmap. Regarding the communication between yearly workspaces - this is a key priority for us and is on our near-term roadmap. Cascading forms is a core feature and we'd like to further discuss any issues you are experiencing to see if there is an immediate way to support/address your needs. For clients looking for more advanced calendar functionality, we have other options we can recommend. As for emails, we heard a similar concern from another client, investigated and made some changes to our email plugins that should significantly improve deliverability going forward. Thank you again! The WizeHive Team ND Natacha D. Partner Engagement Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "We LOVE WizeHive" August 17, 2023 5.0 Fantastic! Pros The support team did an amazing job creating our platform. They were extremely helpful and always there to guide or answer questions. WizeHive is user friendly from the admin side all the way to the grant application review teams. The portal looks fantastic on a desktop, laptop, and phone. The attachments can be viewed from all the above devices. Super happy with WizeHive! Cons We still need to build our reports. Not a con, only thing that isn't perfect yet. Reason for choosing Submittable We liked our sales guys, he wasn't pushy and gave great customer service. The price was in our zone. We liked the look of the platform the best. Review Source CA Celeste A. Program Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple and Clean" November 14, 2019 5.0 The Jack and Jill Foundation runs about 9 different grant programs each year and these programs overlap with the prior year(s) programs. Using a Grant Management Platform is critical to our success and sanity. We've had much success with WizeHive Select and are excited about the functionality and feature gains for our Applicants, Reviewers, and Administrators using WizeHive Zengine. Pros Migrating from WizeHive Select to WizeHive Zengine resulted in a simpler user interface that shows our Applicants and Reviewers what they've completed, what's due, and when - giving us as Administrators control of the language that best resonates with our Applicants and Reviewers and addresses our specific pain points. For example: because we know that mail from the WizeHive Platform could land in spam filters, we add language to the interface at the HomePage instructing Applicants to Whitelist or add to their Contacts the Zengine mailer. The information we've assembled in the Zengine interface to assist and guide our Applicants through the process is always available to them when they login, bringing clarity to the process, and reducing the time spent on searching for this information in previous emails sent. Our Applicants will always know "whose on first" and what next. Cons In WizeHive Select I was lukewarm to the reality that our Applicants and Reviewers had to wait for a temporary password to be sent to them when they forgot their password. A change was made with WizeHive Zengine giving Applicants and Reviewers more control over changing their password. Very happy to see this in Zengine. 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\. 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 aA ariella A. Manager Programs & Operations Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Grant Management is a breeze!" July 16, 2023 5.0 Pros We were nervous about starting this grant program because of the intensity of the management process. makes gathering, reviewing, and managing applicants and grantees easy! Cons I do wish there was a way to organize all of the information in (as is, I have many spreadsheets going simultaneously). 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 AC Angela C. External Relations, Special Events, Programs Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Submittable saves us time" February 23, 2024 5.0 Our Institute is small and is not endowed. Thus the cost is a big issue. I believe we have a discount, but I don't know how much and that question on your survey didn't allow for the "I don't know" response. I am on the front-line and the applicants seem satisfied with the process. Pros I like the way allows for use of multiple programs. Cons The restriction on the number of reviewers we can have as 'active' at one time is a royal pain! I would prefer to use 3 reviewers per applicant on one project, but I cannot because the time overlaps with another project and we have separate reviewers for each. Reason for choosing Submittable A discount on our purchase price was offered. I don't know what or how or why. Review Source CR Cierra R. Artist Initiatives Coordinator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Submittable for Regranting Programs " September 20, 2022 4.0 Generally, I really like it! It definitely makes my job easier and is a very organized space for me to keep track of hundreds of artists and their information . Pros As an administer of grant funding to artists, this software works great for tracking, reporting and collecting data from artists who apply to our programs. Cons A lot of the times I'm unable to edit the content if needed when an application is live already. Which is understandable however. I have to duplicate and make additional forms which takes longer. It's also hard to assign team members or jurors and help them use the software when I can only see it from an admin's point of view so it's hard to let them know how to navigate the software. Alternatives considered [Google Forms](https://www.capterra.com/p/176571/Google-Forms/)[SlideRoom](https://www.capterra.com/p/151138/SlideRoom/) Reason for choosing Submittable I was trained on the software when I started the job. Previous coworkers had already been using the product. Review Source EM Edith M. Director of Environmental Initiatives Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for a small non-profit" May 5, 2022 5.0 I've had overall great experience and I've been using about 5 years. I like accessing a real customer service rep in the old days, and I like the older version of Submittable better. The change didn't help me. But I am impressed that I can usually make Submittable work for whatever online application I need. Pros It really allows me to collect and manage information and input from so many of our members and stakeholders for many different purposes. My members and applicants find it very easy to use. Cons We always seem to bump up against one or two little issues that make any form less than perfect. For example, applicants attaching new files with their submission, or exporting notes from an application. Alternatives considered [Google Forms](https://www.capterra.com/p/176571/Google-Forms/)[SurveyMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/253516/SurveyMonkey/) Reason for choosing Submittable A colleague organization was using it and the forms looked sharp. I didn't know much about how it performed Review Source AM Angel M. writer Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Submittable is a staple for me." July 28, 2023 5.0 I have used for years. It has never let me down. Pros The flexibility. I've used for so many different types of projects from manuscript submissions to personnel data to event applications, and so much more. You can create any kind of form you want and track the data. Cons There is a learning curve, but offers great help. Review Source MH Melissa H. Research Program director Wine and Spirits Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Customization" October 13, 2023 4.0 The training and customer service was excellent. All WizeHIve representatives were professional, knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with. Pros The development and training process. WizeHive spent time to learn our program and system before suggesting ways to set up the grant management steps. We were able to tweak it as it was developed to better align the existing process with the online portal. Cons Not being able to download proposal and report templates from the WizeHive portal. Users must visit another website to download templates. Reason for choosing Submittable WizeHive was responsible for building out the program and not me. They were creative to find a way to combine three programs into one to minimize the cost. Follow up customer service. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.