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Optimy vs Submit.com
Both stand on scholarship management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Optimy if your organization needs a shared platform for program applications, reviews, approvals, project tracking, and impact reporting. The Start plan begins at €650/mo; organizations needing external API connections should account for possible additional fees.
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Submit.com covers the full administration cycle for grant, scholarship, and award programs, with workflow automation, review controls, reporting, and integrations. Check program, applicant, reviewer, and admin limits against your organization’s scale.
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| Optimy | Submit.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic (Optimy Consulting): €1 a year | Starter: €5,995 a year |
| Plans published | 9 | 3 |
| Maker | Optimy | Not published |
| Website | optimy.com | submit.com |
| On scholarship management software | #14 of 25 | #18 of 25 |
Optimy: what it does well
- Manages grants, sponsorships, volunteering, and CSR programs together
- Includes scoring, rubrics, reviewer collaboration, and an applicant portal
- Tracks impact with custom KPIs and audit-ready reports
- Supports 22+ languages
- Start includes a dedicated account manager
What to know first
- Start is listed from €650/mo
- Usual implementation takes 6 to 8 weeks
- External API connections may require a request and additional fees
Submit.com: what it does well
- Branded mobile-ready forms
- Automated scoring and notifications
- Side-by-side reviewer comparisons
- Live program dashboards
- API connections to internal systems
What to know first
- Starter costs €5,995 a year
- Starter includes one program
- Pro and Enterprise prices require contact
- Support phone hours are weekdays
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