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Choosing just the right online judging platform for your program is no easy feat. And while we have no doubt that Evalato is the top online judging software for awards, we want to give you all the information you need to choose the solution that will cover your program’s evaluation needs best. That’s why we’ve cherry-picked online judging platforms and prepared a list of the best options. Read on!
Evalato is the ultimate all-in-one judging software that streamlines your evaluation process from start to finish, along with the rest of your awards program’s phases. It is packed with a string of evaluation- and jury-friendly features that will help you deliver the ultimate judging experience, on top of a five-star application process.
Starting price per year: EUR 900
Evalato can supercharge even the most complex evaluation process, with features to support any evaluation scenario, as well as leave judges and public voters happy, as is the case with program managers and applicants who have used the awards software.
Jotform is a powerful form builder with some functionalities and integrations that can help it double as online judging software for awards. Its main appeals also include a basic free plan with limited forms, submissions, and storage.
Starting price: USD 408 / year
Jotform can be a low-cost judging software option for less complex awards programs, with the solution’s multiple forms and tables enabling organizers to collect applications and judge evaluations. That said, the lack of some core functionalities such as voting rounds, score normalization, and other common voting options, or a dedicated space for each judge to view and vote on applications, means that awards organizers would need to bet on workarounds to manage their judging processes.
SmarterSelect is an applications management platform that caters to scholarships, grants, and awards. It has features and functionalities that enable awards organizers to coordinate evaluators and select award winners.
Starting price: Undisclosed on website
SmarterSelect is a viable online judging software solution for awards, especially for users who want to bet on score voting with custom criteria. That said, the lack of information on some evaluation features, as well as the pricing, suggests that users might benefit from an alternative solution with more readily available information.
As the name suggests, Judgify is an online judging platform that caters to awards, competitions, and contests. It has a free version which, however, only supports a single round for private judging, meaning, it won’t cater well to more complex awards programs.
Starting price: USD 500 + Onboarding fee
Judgify’s free plan could be a cost-effective option for programs with few evaluation requirements. While the paid tiers do offer more functionality, they still lack voting type variety and other evaluation features such as score normalization to accommodate more complex voting scenarios.
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Award Force is another online judging software platform and as the name suggests, can be a good choice for awards. Evaluation-wise, the solution supports some voting types and offers other functionalities such as judging feedback.
Starting price: EUR 2000
Award Force is a viable online judging software option that can cater to some awards programs. That said, it lacks some voting type variety, along with score normalization which complements the score voting option and helps awards organizers deal with unintentional bias.
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With a primary focus on grants and relief fund management, Submittable is another online judging platform that can be used to set up and manage an awards program. It offers some evaluation essentials such as score voting with custom criteria and while its functionalities are a bit more geared towards grants, it can also be used for some award programs.
Starting price: USD 10,000*
*According to third-party platform G2
Submittable works really well for government institutions, foundations, and nonprofits. The lack of voting type variety, as well as some other functionalities, not to mention the heftier price tag, however, means it might not be the perfect choice for every awards program.
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Our list of the best online judging software for awards continues with OpenWater, which is another submission and review platform with a focus on abstract management, grants, fellowships, and scholarships. Its use cases also include awards.
Starting price: Undisclosed on website
OpenWater is a good grand and abstract management software choice, however, its limited options in terms of voting methods and score normalization mean that there might be better options for awards judging.
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Reviewr is an online judging platform for managing a variety of programs that necessitate submissions, including grants, scholarships, fellowships, etc. As the name suggests, the software has solid review capabilities that can also cover awards management.
Starting price: Undisclosed
Reviewr seems a solid choice for judging grant and scholarship submissions, along with similar programs. That said, it has somewhat limited voting modes, which, along with the lack of score normalization, means it might not be the ultimate choice when it comes to reviewing awards.
This application management system helps users manage a variety of programs, including grants, scholarships, and awards. It offers some neat review functionalities that helped it rank on our list of the best online judging software for awards.
Starting price: Undisclosed
Survey Monkey Apply has some functionalities that make it a viable choice for judging awards. That said, the lack of some voting options, most notably public voting (which is essential for powerlist type of awards programs), means that it might not be the best choice for just any awards program.
Untap Compete is a competition management platform with evaluation functionalities that make it a possible choice for awards as well. The software is further used for startup programs, creative contests, etc.
Starting price: USD 500
Untap Compete seems to be a viable option to judge awards, especially those requiring public voting. On the downside, the lack of information on judging modes and functionalities means that it might be difficult to make a decision right off the bat on whether this is the best option for your specific awards program.
While all of the above solutions can take care of your awards program’s evaluation phase, none offers as much variety and options as Evalato. Let’s take a look at the features that make Evalato the best online judging software choice out there.
The result is 3 times faster judging, unparalleled jury satisfaction, and a better reputation for your awards program.
Given the above, it’s hardly a surprise that awards organizers appreciate Evalato as a judging platform.
“The evaluation process is the most important part in any awards competition. It should be impeccable to earn and retain the participants’ trust and Evalato helped us achieve that!” Grigor Karaivanov, Project Manager at Eventex Awards
Read more: How Eventex Awards grew to become the biggest global event awards
The competition’s judges also appreciate the platform.
Evalato is a spectacular tool for award evaluation. As a jury for the Eventex Awards I have felt that I have had all the information available at any time and place to advance the verdicts. It is a very intuitive and easy platform… I wouldn't change anything. Victor Cid Branger, Director, Eventos TV, Lumentium and Espacio Bureau, and an Eventex Awards jury member
Still not sure? We have you covered with a free directory of solutions and their essential awards management features.
As a full-fledged awards software solution, Evalato stands out with multitude of other features and functionalities that cover your program from end to end. Some of them include:
… and a lot more.
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