Why awards managers choose Evalato

Evalato vs. Zealous

Evalato is a leading platform for managing awards and competitions. It makes collecting and evaluating applications effortless, ensuring objective results.

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What makes Evalato stand out?

Made for awards managers

Evalato is designed to make running awards programs a breeze for managers. From collecting and evaluating entries to announcing winners, it handles the hard work so you can focus on what really matters.

Fast and seamless setup

Evalato's easy-to-use interface and templates help you launch your program quickly and efficiently, saving you time.

Simple application process

Evalato has a registration form you can embed on your website for an uninterrupted user experience. The easy-to-use applicant portal improves the entrant experience and encourages more people to join your program.

Advanced evaluation tools

Evalato offers six voting methods and ensures fair evaluation through score normalization — a feature that balances scores for equal and transparent judging.

Adaptable to your goals

No matter the size of your awards program, Evalato allows you to add unlimited judges, evaluation rounds, and administrators.

What makes Evalato the best Zealous alternative

Why stress over award management? Evalato makes that process simple, efficient, and hassle-free, delivering a seamless experience for everyone involved.

Feature
Evalato
Zealous
Program setup & launch

Program Templates

Preconfigured customizable templates that let you set up your program in a snap.

One-click program clone

The option to copy the essential settings of your program to the next edition.

Unlimited free testing

Set up a free account (no credit card required) and test all features and functionalities without a time limit.

Branding & website

Custom domain

An option to use your own domain for your program links.

Custom email

Engage program participants using your own "send" address.

Webpage builder

The option to create a webpage in just a few steps, where people can learn more about your program and register.

Vanity domain

The option to customize your program's URL to boost brand awareness, e.g. yourbrand.evalato.com

Embeddable registration form

A customizable registration form that you can incorporate into your own website with a simple copy-paste.

Entry submission

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 easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder.

Unlimited forms and fields with every plan

The option to create as many application forms as you like, with as many fields to accommodate your application requirements.

Unlimited file upload

You can give your applicants the option to upload an unlimited number of files to enhance their submissions.

Video hosting & playback

Applicants can upload videos in HD, with no size limit, which your judges can play directly in their browser.

Payments

All currencies supported

Accept payments for your program in any currency you need.

Charge application fees

Easily set up and collect fees from people who wish to apply for your program.

Set special offers and promo codes

Boost sales by introducing various discounts to your entry fees.

Custom billing and tax rules

Set what billing information you wish to collect, adjust your tax settings including custom tax, when to apply, and country-specific rules.

Ticket sales

The option to sell tickets for your awards ceremony.

Judging

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.

Unlimited evaluation rounds with every plan

You can have as many voting rounds as you need for your program.

Results & winners

Embeddable winner lists

Customizable lists that you can incorporate into your website to showcase winners.

Awards for visualizing winners

Showcase achievements and winners with digital badges within the lists.

Management & analytics

Unlimited admins with every plan

Add as many team members as you need to help you manage your program.

Google Analytics Ecommerce tracking

An option to monitor page visitors, collect ecommerce data, and track events.

Hubspot integration

Enhance your program with an integrated chat and support widget.

Intercom integration

Enhance your program with an integrated chat and support widget.

Salesforce integration

Enhance your program with a Salesforce integration.

Integration with Google Analytics

Monitor page visitors, collect ecommerce data, track goals and events, and generate reports with Google Analytics.

Facebook Pixel

Track and improve the effectiveness of your advertising campaigns by connecting your program to your Facebook Meta Pixel.

Connect 5000+ apps via Zapier

Streamline your work and get more done by using your favorite apps on Zapier.

Customer support

Free pre-launch and renewal check

Have the customer success team go over your program before launch or re-launch.

24/7 support with every plan

24/7 email and chat support regardless of the pricing plan.

Pricing

Starting price per year

Base price.

EUR 2,500
GBP 312

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Why choose Evalato

Evalato streamlines every stage of your awards, grants, or application program—from effortless submission collection and intuitive judging workflows to secure public voting and winner selection.

Designed to save time and improve transparency, the platform helps you identify the most deserving winners while giving them the recognition they deserve through beautifully showcased achievements.

Grow your awards

Focus on the things you love and unlock your full potential while Evalato handles the rest.

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Flexible by design

Supports any type of award program — single-round, multi-stage, public voting, and more.
100%

data ownership

24/7

five star support

99.98%

uptime

5000+

app integrations

Enterprise-grade security

Full compliance with regulations, bank-level protection, and meticulous monitoring.
"When I actually went through all the features, when I went through everything that Evalato has built and I literally couldn't get over how perfect this is."
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Lavina Thakur
Director of Eventpreneur

Here’s why Evalato is the perfect choice

· Get 5-star support whenever you need one
· Maintain full control of your data
· Enjoy a super efficient, and tailored-to-your-needs solution
· Connect with over 5,000 apps
· Ensure enterprise-grade security for your program

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