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Why awards managers choose Evalato

Evalato vs. Submittable

Evalato is the ultimate awards management software choice that delivers a swift program launch, exceptional user experience, and unbeatable return on investment.

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An overview of Evalato and Submittable’s select features

Take a look at how Evalato compares with Submittable on a selection of important features and see for yourself why Evalato ranks as the top Submittable alternative for your awards program.

Feature
Evalato
Submittable
Program setup & launch
Program templates
Preconfigured customizable templates that let you set up your program in a snap.
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.
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
9200 EUR

*Disclaimer: This comparison sheet is based on information publicly available as of May 2024. Note that the information present on the comparison page may change after its publication, and we bear no responsibility for the changes. Read our full disclaimer here.

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Launch in less than 30 mins
A 99% applicant satisfaction rate
3x faster judging
The world’s leading organizations choose Evalato

Evalato is simplified, strong, clear, easy to use, and very powerful. So, I think you’ve got a winning combination.

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What makes Evalato the top Submittable alternative

Fast and effortless program launch

Evalato features pre-configured customizable templates that slash program setup times. 

Evalato’s user-friendly interface meanwhile saves you time from the get-go, further speeding up program launch.

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Next-gen applicant experience

Evalato awards software provides an interrupted user experience to your applicants, courtesy of an embeddable registration form, which also boosts conversion rates.

Evalato’s customizable and sleek application form and top-notch applicant portal complete the five-star applicant journey

Unrivalled evaluation suite

With 6 voting options and unlimited judges with every plan, Evalato gives you all the tools you need for any evaluation scenario, while the judging portal, accessible from any device, keeps your jury happy. 

Evalato’s unique score normalization feature meanwhile dispenses with any unintentional bias, ensuring the ultimate evaluation fairness.

Evalato Screenshot Judging

Branding opportunities to help you grow

You get unrivaled ROI with flexible plans that cater to any type of organization or program size.

Regardless of your pricing plan, with Evalato you always get unlimited admins, judges, forms, files, storage, and 5-star support.

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Built for awards managers

Evalato is designed for awards with every single feature tailored to that end. This makes Evalato the top choice for managing any awards program scenario without a hitch.

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Unparalleled ROI

40 hours
saved per month on average
58%
more entries
1 more
extra program per year

Evalato case study

Memcom achieved
· A 25% rise in revenue
· A 115% surge in the number of new judges

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Evalato Features

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· A stellar support team that has your back 24/7
· You are the sole owner of 100% of your data
· Enterprise-grade security keeps your data safe

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