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Evalato vs. OpenWater

The Evalato awards management software outperforms thanks to excellent user experience for all parties and unrivaled return on investment.

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An overview of top Evalato and OpenWater features

Feature
Evalato
OpenWater
Program setup & launch
One-click program clone
The option to copy the essential settings of your program to the next edition.
Unlimited admins with every plan
Add as many team members as you need to help you manage your program.
Unlimited free testing
Set up a free account in Evalato (no credit card required) and test all features and functionalities without a time limit.
Branding & website
Custom domain and email
An option to use your own domain and email address for your program links and communication.
Webpage builder
The option to create a webpage in just a few steps, where people can learn more about your program and register.
Application
Embeddable registration form
A customizable registration form that you can incorporate into your own website with a simple copy-paste.
Drag-and-drop form builder
A user-friendly application form builder with multiple field types and customization options.  
Enhanced category and group structure with a drag-and-drop functionality
A category structure with up to 3 levels that you can easily rearrange and customize with the intuitive drag-and-drop builder.
Video hosting & playback
Applicants can upload videos in HD, with no size limit, which your judges can play directly in their browser.
Evaluation
Score voting with custom criteria
A comprehensive scoring system with custom criteria, weights, and scale.
Points voting
A scoring system where voters assign points to each application.
Ranked voting (Positional)
A voting system where voters rank their preferences, with applications getting points based on their rank position.
Ranked voting (STV)
A rank-based voting system where a vote is initially allocated to the voter’s first preference but could be transferred to an alternate one.
Simple review
A system where voters can simply approve or reject applications.
Popularity voting
A customizable system where voters can pick favorite applications.
Public voting
An option to create a public voting round where people can vote with a social login.
Score normalization
A mathematical formula that ensures that every entry is scored based on the same set of standards, eliminating unintentional judge bias.
Unlimited judges with every plan
You can add as many judges as you want for your program’s evaluation.
Winners & results
Embeddable winner lists
Customizable lists that you can incorporate into your website to showcase results, shortlists, and winners.
Awards for visualizing winners
Showcase achievements and winners with digital badges within the lists.
Digital assets
Social media visuals, email signatures, etc., which you can make available to your program winners via the applicant portal.
Analytics & integrations
Hubspot integration
Enhance your program with an integrated chat and support widget.
Intercom integration
Enhance your program with an integrated chat and support widget.
Connect 5000+ apps via Zapier
Streamline your work and get more done by using your favorite apps on Zapier.
Support
Free pre-launch and renewal check with every plan
Have the Evalato customer success team go over your program before launch or re-launch.
24/7 support with every plan
Pricing
Starting price per year
900 EUR
5420 EUR

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[It’s] brilliant, [we] have used other systems over a 10-year period, and their [Evalato] program and support are the best.

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What makes Evalato the best OpenWater alternative

Effortless program setup, launch & relaunch

Evalato’s user-friendly interface and customizable templates allow you to easily create and launch your awards program in a snap. 

Relaunch is even easier, thanks to Evalato’s one-click clone option that copies the bulk of your program settings, and with a couple of tweaks, you’re good to go.

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Streamlined application journey

The embeddable registration form is one of the things that set Evalato apart from OpenWater, keeping your applicants on your website and helping you with conversion rates.

The intuitive drag-and-drop form builder meanwhile makes for a customized application process that benefits all parties.

Judging tailored to any voting scenario

Evalato’s 6 voting types give program organizers unmatched flexibility in setting up evaluation rounds.

Score normalization is another feature that distinguishes Evalato, facilitating a judging process free of any unintentional bias.

Evalato Screenshot Judging

Branding options to give you a marketing boost

Evalato features both vanity and custom domain options to make sure your program is in line with your brand identity. 

The custom email gives your program both a reputational and marketing boost, increasing the trust in your awards.

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Awards software that grows as you grow

Evalato’s flexible entry-level plans are packed with all the essentials you need to kick off your awards program with a bang.   Scaling up with Evalato meanwhile is absolutely effortless, enabling you to grow at your own pace.

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Features created for awards managers

Every Evalato feature is crafted to cater to the needs of awards programs.

This makes the software the ultimate choice for managing awards, regardless of their type or industry.

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per year

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· Doubled their program frequency

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