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SmarterSelect Saves You 80% vs Submittable

But that's not all. With SmarterSelect you get:

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Quicker setup

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Flexible pricing

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No long-term lock-in

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Get Started in Days Not Weeks

90% of our new clients are ready to use our system after our personalized 1-on-1 hour long training session.

  • Get started fast with our one hour training session for all customers.
  • See for yourself why program managers are making the switch to SmarterSelect.
  • Award more, work less with SmarterSelect.
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Get More Features for Less

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SmarterSelect Core Features
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Submittable Core Features
Program Essentials:
Programs Unlimited at all pricing tiers Higher tiers only
Setup time
Go live in 24 hours (or less!)
 Weeks/months implementation
Form creation
 Mobile-responsive forms Online form builder
Pre-qualification Included Pro-tier Only
Functionality Common application functionality Multi-round reviews
Scoring Custom scoring rubrics Basic scoring options
Messaging Text/SMS messaging included Basic email notifications
Support:
Basic Support North American support (1-hour response) Tiered support levels
Premium support Live Chat (Enterprise only)
Onboarding Live training included Implementation assistance (paid)
Setup fees No setup fees required Setup fees apply
Advanced Features:
Integrations Integration with 7,000+ apps API access (Pro tier)
Single Sign-On Single Sign-On (SSO) capability SSO capabilities (Pro tier)
Scoring Auto-scoring and calculations Basic integrations
Languages Multiple language support Impact reporting (Pro tier)
Reporting Comprehensive reporting Custom integrations (Enterprise only)
Pricing:
Starting price Starts at $2,000/year Starts at $10,000/year
Contract No long-term contracts Multiyear contract required
Guarantee  30-day money-back guarantee Premium features cost extra

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Why Choose SmarterSelect?

Here’s how we treat our clients:

Transparent Pricing & Flexibility

  • Start at $2,000/year versus Submittable's $10,000+ pricing (Per G2)
  • No hidden fees or long-term contracts
  • 30-day money-back guarantee to ensure your satisfaction
  • Non-profit pricing at every tier
  • Unlimited programs included, regardless of your plan
  • Scale up or down as your needs change

Faster Implementation, Better Support

  • Go live in 24 hours, not weeks or months
  • North American support team with 1-hour average response time
  • 98% customer satisfaction rate across thousands of organizations
  • Free live web-based training included
  • Dedicated support team that knows your program
  • Online help center and community forums for instant answers
  • Weekly Q&A sessions with peers and staff

Enterprise Features Without Enterprise Pricing

  • Text messaging capabilities
  • Unlimited programs from day one
  • Pre-built templates and scoring rubrics
  • Integration with 7,000+ popular apps
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities
  • Advanced reporting and analytics
  • Custom scoring and calculation tools
  • Automated workflow management
  • Multi-language support
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Transparent Pricing & Flexibility

  • Start at $2,000/year versus Submittable's $10,000+ pricing (Per G2)
  • No hidden fees or long-term contracts
  • 30-day money-back guarantee to ensure your satisfaction
  • Non-profit pricing at every tier
  • Unlimited programs included, regardless of your plan
  • Scale up or down as your needs change
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Faster Implementation, Better Support

Megan Rudolph, Senior Communications & Operations Manager for Leadership Tomorrow Seattle estimated SmarterSelect has saved at least 20 hours of staff time weekly that was previously spent on tedious data formatting and printing/mailing applications.

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  • Go live in 24 hours, not weeks or months
  • North American support team with 1-hour average response time
  • 98% customer satisfaction rate across thousands of organizations
  • Free live web-based training included
  • Dedicated support team that knows your program
  • Online help center and community forums for instant answers
  • Weekly Q&A sessions with peers and staff

Enterprise Features Without Enterprise Pricing

  • Text messaging capabilities
  • Unlimited programs from day one
  • Pre-built templates and scoring rubrics
  • Integration with 7,000+ popular apps
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities
  • Advanced reporting and analytics
  • Custom scoring and calculation tools
  • Automated workflow management
  • Multi-language support
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"I used to do everything by hand. We'd have people mail in an application packet and then process…I had spent an hour and a half just opening the mail one day and knew it was time for a change. With SmarterSelect I can quickly sort paperwork and get some of my time back"

Jill R. Penafiel,
Education and Program Manager for University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

SmarterSelect’s tools save time at every stage of the application process:

For Small Programs

  • Manage a handful of scholarships with intuitive tools
  • Pre-qualify applicants automatically to save review time
  • Track applications and documents in one centralized location
  • Send automated recommendations and updates
  • Customize your application forms without technical expertise
  • Monitor progress with easy-to-read tables
  • Communicate with applicants via email or text

Make the Switch in Just One Business Day

Vector (3) Priced for non-profits. No set-up fees.

Vector (3) No long-term contracts. Powerful features.

Vector (3) Go live in less than 24 hours.

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For Large Organizations

  • Scale to handle thousands of applicants seamlessly
  • Customize with your unique scoring rubric and evaluation criteria
  • Manage multiple reviewer groups
  • Generate powerful reporting to identify top candidates
  • Automate routine tasks and communications
  • Track progress across multiple programs simultaneously
  • Create standardized workflows for consistency
  • Implement common applications across programs
  • Export data for advanced analysis and reporting

Since 2016, Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has used SmarterSelect for 29 different programs. Our system allows them to easily create and manage applications to quickly launch new programs.

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What the Customers Say

 

"Easy to use and manage awards applications"

Chelsey H
Project Manager, Grants

"I like how this software is easy to use"

Clarissa M
Grants Coordinator

"User Friendly compared to other similar services"

Lori M
Communications Manager

"Critical tool for our scholarship process"

Doug M
Executive Director

"We are quite pleased with the Smarter Select platform"

Karen D
Associate Commissioner

Frequently Asked Questions

What's your pricing compared to Submittable?

SmarterSelect starts at $2,000/year, while Submittable starts at $10,000/year.

How quickly can we launch?

Go live in 24 hours or less with full platform access and support.

Do we need technical expertise?

No. Our intuitive interface requires no programming or technical skills.

What if we need help?

Our North American support team responds typically within 1 hour, with 98% customer satisfaction.

Is there a limit on programs?

No. Create unlimited programs at every pricing tier.

Can we integrate with other software?

Yes. Connect with 7,000+ applications through Zapier integration.

What if we're not satisfied?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and no long-term contracts.

At the Top of the Industry

We are proud to be a top reviewed application management software on multiple review sites.

At the Top of the Industry

We are proud to be a top reviewed application management software, on multiple review sites.

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Easy to Use Cloud-Based Software

  • Sized perfectly for one program – or one thousand!
  • Designed for non-technical users, no coding required.
  • Set up your programs yourself, often in less than one day.
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All-in-one Application Program Builder

  • Feature-rich – all the essentials AND all the extras.
  • Custom applications and workflow, application integrations, email and text reminders, enhanced reporting and so much more.
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