Submittable: Giving and granting software for government, foundations, nonprofits, corporate social responsibility teams, and universities. Here is how it compares with Applicantly, using Submittable's own website as of October 5, 2026.
| Applicantly | Submittable | |
|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Yes$79, $119, or $249 a month | NoQuote only |
| Free trial | Yes14 days, all features | Not listed on their site |
| Conditional logic | YesShow or hide questions, plus answer rules | YesBranching logic |
| Multi-stage review | YesCustom stages with automatic next steps | Yes |
| Rubric scoring and ranking | YesTotals, judge averages, and rankings | PartlyReviewer scores and feedback |
| Blind or anonymized review | PartlyShareable link shows team numbers only; judge accounts see names, never contact details | YesAnonymization |
| Team applications | YesEvery member gets their own sign-in | YesGroup submissions |
| Time slot or interview scheduling | YesSign-up sheets with capacity per slot | Not listed on their site |
| Parent and guardian consent for minors | YesGuardians sign by link, with a PDF audit trail | Not listed on their site |
| E-signatures | YesTyped signatures on any form | Not listed on their site |
| Application or entry fees | No | PartlyPayments through Stripe |
| Award disbursement or fund tracking | No | YesFunds distribution on Enterprise |
| Recommendation letter requests | No | Not listed on their site |
| AI features | YesOperator assistant edits forms, slots, and stages | PartlyDescribed as in development, plus CSR discovery |
| Salesforce integration | NoGoogle Sheets sync, intake API, and CSV | Not listed on their site |
| Custom domain | YesPro and Enterprise | PartlyCustom portal branding |
"Not listed on their site" means we could not find it on submittable.com, not that Submittable lacks it.
Submittable does not publish prices. Its three tiers each lead to a sales meeting, and its FAQ says cost depends on the size and scope of the program.
Applicantly plans are $79, $119, and $249 a month, or 25% less billed yearly. Every plan includes unlimited forms, stages, sign-up sheets, and judging forms, and starts with a 14-day free trial. Compare plans.
Submittable acquired WizeHive, maker of Zengine, in August 2024, and wizehive.com now redirects to submittable.com.
Submittable is quote only. Its pricing page lists three tiers that each lead to a sales meeting, and its FAQ says cost depends on the size and scope of the program, as of October 2026.
Submittable acquired WizeHive in August 2024, and wizehive.com now redirects to submittable.com. Zengine customers comparing options can use this page.
Applicantly is built for programs that run in rounds: team applications, judging forms with ranked results, time slot sign-ups for pitches, and guardian consent for minors.
No. Applicantly runs applications, review, and award decisions. Submittable offers funds distribution on its Enterprise tier.
Yes. Start from a template, paste a Google Form link, or describe your application and AI drafts it for you to review. Then set your stages and judging form. There is no setup fee.
Checked October 5, 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm with Submittable before deciding. Submittable is a trademark of its owner; Applicantly is not affiliated with it.
Other comparisons: OpenWater, Reviewr, SurveyMonkey Apply, SmarterSelect, AwardSpring, Award Force, Good Grants.
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