SurveyMonkey Apply alternative: how Submit.com compares in 2026
A source-linked comparison of Submit.com and SurveyMonkey Apply for teams managing grant, scholarship, and awards programmes. Covers pricing, UK procurement readiness, data residency, programme scope, and implementation before you commit.
Quick take: Submit.com vs SurveyMonkey Apply
Submit.com is a purpose-built grant, scholarship, and awards management platform for UK and Irish local authorities, universities, foundations, and nonprofits. It is listed on the UK G-Cloud 14 Digital Marketplace, holds SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, is Cyber Essentials certified, and stores data on AWS infrastructure within UK and EU regions.
SurveyMonkey Apply (formerly FluidReview) is an online application management solution from SurveyMonkey Inc. It was acquired as FluidReview and rebranded, and it sits within the broader SurveyMonkey product suite. According to its own website and Capterra profile, it handles grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, and other programme types. It is used by nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, and private-sector organisations globally. Special non-profit pricing is available (per Capterra).
The two platforms overlap significantly on features. They differ most on purpose-built depth versus general-purpose flexibility, UK and Ireland procurement credentials, data residency controls, pricing transparency, and customer support model.
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Submit.com and SurveyMonkey Apply at a glance
Submit.com
- Starting from €5,995 per year (per Submit.com pricing page). Custom quote by programme volume and modules.
- Covers grants, scholarships, awards, permits, and broader submission workflows in one platform.
- UK G-Cloud 14 listed. SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2. Cyber Essentials certified. GDPR compliant. Data on AWS UK and EU infrastructure.
- No-code drag-and-drop workflow builder with pre-built templates for common programme types.
- Multilingual applicant portals, including Irish, Welsh, Polish, and English (per Submit.com).
- Customers include Suffolk County Council, Cork City Council, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Kildare County Council, Mid Ulster District Council, Munster Technological University, and the University of Limerick.
- Top rated on G2; high performer for awards and judging software (per Submit.com).
SurveyMonkey Apply
- Pricing not publicly listed on apply.surveymonkey.com. Third-party sources cite plans from around $4,000 to $7,000 per year. Contact vendor for a quote. Special non-profit pricing available (per Capterra).
- Handles grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, and other application programmes. Formerly FluidReview.
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS (per SurveyMonkey Trust Centre, parent company). Enterprise users can choose data storage location.
- Used by nonprofits, foundations, universities, and corporations globally. Published case studies reference the AT&T Performing Arts Center and a Community Fund for Canada programme.
- English supported natively; additional languages via manual CSV translation upload (per Apply help documentation).
- Mobile-friendly on Android, iPad, and iPhone (per GetApp). Bundled implementation and unlimited support included (per apply.surveymonkey.com).
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Faster review cycles reported by Submit.com grantmakers
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Programmes streamlined on Submit.com globally
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Listed on the UK Digital Marketplace
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Why Submit.com stands out against SurveyMonkey Apply
If you are evaluating SurveyMonkey Apply and Submit.com for a UK or Irish programme, these six differences tend to matter most. Every claim below is drawn from public sources.
Six things that set Submit.com apart
Submit.com is listed on the UK Government Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14) and holds Cyber Essentials certification. No UK G-Cloud listing was found for SurveyMonkey Apply at the time of review.
Submit.com stores data on AWS infrastructure within UK and EU regions. SurveyMonkey offers an EU data centre and lets Enterprise users choose storage location; confirm specific data residency terms with SurveyMonkey before procurement.
Submit.com holds both SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, alongside Cyber Essentials and GDPR compliance, which supports UK and Irish public sector procurement and audit requirements.
Submit.com publishes a starting price from €5,995 per year. SurveyMonkey Apply does not publish pricing on its website, which makes procurement comparisons harder.
Submit.com supports in-form language switching across Irish, Welsh, Polish, and English. SurveyMonkey Apply supports additional languages via a manual CSV translation upload process (per Apply help documentation).
Submit.com is already live with Suffolk County Council, Cork City Council, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Kildare County Council, and Mid Ulster District Council. SurveyMonkey Apply's published case studies reference North American and global organisations.
We've got a slick, efficient grant process now. Happier team, way less paperwork. Going digital was not just a tech upgrade, it was a mindset shift, and it's really made all the difference.
Beverley Davies, Grants & Programmes Manager, Suffolk County Council
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Submit.com vs SurveyMonkey Apply: feature comparison
All SurveyMonkey Apply claims are drawn from its own website or from independent review directories (G2, Capterra, GetApp, Software Advice, SourceForge) and the SurveyMonkey Trust Centre. Submit.com claims are drawn from Submit.com's own website. Items not publicly confirmed are labelled accordingly.
| Dimension | Submit.com | SurveyMonkey Apply |
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| Core use case | Grant, scholarship, awards, permits, and broader submission management for public sector, higher education, foundations, and nonprofits. | Online application management for grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, and other programmes for nonprofits, foundations, education, and private-sector organisations. |
| Starting price | From €5,995 per year (per Submit.com pricing page). Custom quote by programme volume and modules. | Not publicly listed on apply.surveymonkey.com. Third-party sources cite plans from approximately $4,000 to $7,000/year. Contact vendor for a quote. Non-profit pricing available. |
| UK public sector procurement | Listed UK G-Cloud 14. Cyber Essentials certified. GDPR compliant. | Not found No UK G-Cloud listing found at time of review. GDPR compliant (per SurveyMonkey Trust Centre). |
| Data residency | AWS UK and EU regions (per Submit.com security page). | EU data centre available; Enterprise users can choose storage location (per SurveyMonkey Trust Centre). Confirm specific data residency terms with SurveyMonkey. |
| Multilingual portals | Yes In-form language switching across Irish, Welsh, Polish, and English (per Submit.com). | Manual English supported; additional languages via manual CSV translation upload (per Apply help docs). |
| Deployment model | Cloud-based SaaS on AWS. | Cloud-based SaaS, hosted on AWS (per SurveyMonkey Trust Centre). |
| Programme types | Grants, scholarships, awards, permits, and any application-based workflow. | Grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, and other programmes (per apply.surveymonkey.com). |
| Branded applicant portals | Yes. Custom-branded portals for applicants and reviewers. | Yes. Branded portals where applicants can view opportunities and track status (per apply.surveymonkey.com). |
| Workflow automation | No-code drag-and-drop builder. Pre-built templates. Stage changes, reminders, and automations configurable by the programme team without IT support. | Automated stage changes, email reminders, reviewer assignments (per apply.surveymonkey.com, also in G2 and Capterra reviews). |
| Reporting and dashboards | Real-time dashboards, exportable reports, and full audit trails included in the core platform. | Activity dashboards and exportable reports (Excel, CSV) included (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Some G2 reviewers note a steeper learning curve for custom reports. |
| Security certifications | SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2. Cyber Essentials certified. GDPR compliant. AWS UK and EU regions. | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS (per SurveyMonkey Trust Centre). Enterprise: SSO (SAML 2.0), 2FA. |
| Integrations | Includes Stripe for payments. API available. HubSpot referenced in Submit.com content. Full catalogue on Submit.com platform page. | Stripe, Authorize.net, PayPal for payments (per Capterra and GetApp). API available. Tremendous and SentiSum referenced (per SourceForge). Salesforce referenced in user reviews. |
| Typical customer base | UK and Irish local authorities, universities, foundations, and nonprofits. Named: Suffolk CC, Cork City Council, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown CC, Kildare CC, Mid Ulster DC, MTU, University of Limerick. | Globally diverse mix: nonprofits, foundations, universities, corporations. Published case studies reference the AT&T Performing Arts Center and a Community Fund for Canada programme (per apply.surveymonkey.com). |
| Mobile | Mobile-friendly browser-based portals. Native apps not publicly confirmed. | Supports Android, iPad, and iPhone (per GetApp). |
| Implementation | Launch the first programme within days using pre-built templates and the no-code builder. Programme team configures without IT support. | Bundled implementation included (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Third-party sources describe quick time-to-value, typically launching within days for basic setups. |
| Support model | Ongoing support included, with dedicated customer success. Top rated for support on G2 (per Submit.com). | Bundled unlimited support included (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Generally positive reviews on responsiveness (GetApp). Some Capterra reviews note limits on complex back-end customisation. |
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Submit.com vs SurveyMonkey Apply: best fit by team
Select the team type closest to yours for a direct comparison of where each platform tends to suit.
UK or Irish local authority
Submit.com is the stronger fit for UK and Irish local authorities. It is listed on UK G-Cloud 14, holds SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, is Cyber Essentials certified, and is GDPR compliant with UK and EU data residency. It is already live with Suffolk County Council, Cork City Council, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, and Kildare County Council. No UK G-Cloud listing was found for SurveyMonkey Apply. For authorities that must procure via G-Cloud or require confirmed UK data residency, Submit.com reduces procurement risk.
Foundation or philanthropic funder
Both platforms work for foundations. Submit.com covers the full grant programme lifecycle (intake to post-award reporting and audit trails) and offers transparent pricing from €5,995 per year. SurveyMonkey Apply is used by a wide range of philanthropic funders globally. If you primarily need application collection and review without heavy post-award tracking, Apply is a capable option. If you need an end-to-end managed programme platform with UK compliance credentials, Submit.com is the more direct fit.
University or higher education institution
Submit.com is a strong fit for UK and Irish universities managing scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, and research grants on one platform. Higher education customers referenced by Submit.com include Munster Technological University and the University of Limerick. SurveyMonkey Apply is widely used in higher education globally, including scholarship management; its own website cites a 220% increase in completed scholarship applications for one customer. Both tools suit higher education contexts. For institutions requiring UK G-Cloud, SOC 2, or Cyber Essentials credentials for procurement, Submit.com is the clearer choice.
Nonprofit or charity
SurveyMonkey Apply explicitly offers non-profit pricing and has a global base of nonprofit users (per Capterra and its own case studies). Submit.com is also used by nonprofits and charities across the UK and Ireland, with transparent starting pricing from €5,995 per year, SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, confirmed GDPR compliance, Cyber Essentials certification, and UK and EU data residency. If your charity is UK or Ireland-based, Submit.com's compliance credentials and UK focus reduce procurement risk.
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Submit.com or SurveyMonkey Apply? A 3-question check
Answer three questions for a general steer. This is a guide, not a recommendation. Always request a scoped demo from both vendors before committing.
Tell us about your programme
1. Where is your organisation based?
2. Do you need confirmed UK data residency for procurement?
3. What is your primary programme type?
Your steer
Workflows, forms, and reporting
Forms and application intake
- Submit.com: no-code drag-and-drop builder with pre-built templates. Supports eligibility checks, conditional logic, multi-stage applications, document uploads, and referee workflows.
- SurveyMonkey Apply: around 20 question types, skip logic, document uploads, eligibility quizzes, and form validation (per Software Advice). Forms can be built without development expertise.
Review and scoring
- Submit.com: configurable review panels, scoring rubrics, side-by-side evaluation, role-based reviewer permissions, conflict-of-interest controls, and automated reviewer assignment.
- SurveyMonkey Apply: automated or manual reviewer assignment, blind review options, and review coordination tools (per apply.surveymonkey.com and Software Advice).
Reporting and data exports
- Submit.com: real-time dashboards, full audit trails, and downloadable reports included in the core platform. Designed to support UK GDPR and public sector audit requirements.
- SurveyMonkey Apply: activity dashboards and Excel and CSV export (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Some G2 reviewers note a steeper learning curve for building custom reports.
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Integrations
Submit.com integrations
Includes Stripe for online payments and fee collection. API available. HubSpot integration referenced in Submit.com published content. Full catalogue on Submit.com's API and Integrations page.
SurveyMonkey Apply integrations
Capterra and GetApp list Stripe, Authorize.net, and PayPal as payment integrations. An API is available. SourceForge references Tremendous and SentiSum, and Salesforce integration is mentioned in user reviews. SurveyMonkey Apply also connects to the broader SurveyMonkey product ecosystem. Verify the current supported integration list directly with SurveyMonkey.
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Security and compliance
Both platforms hold recognised security certifications. The key differences for UK and Irish buyers are data residency and UK G-Cloud procurement status.
Submit.com
- SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2
- Cyber Essentials certified
- GDPR compliant
- AWS infrastructure, UK and EU regions
- UK G-Cloud 14 listed supplier
SurveyMonkey (parent company, per Trust Centre)
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR
- EU data centre available; Enterprise users can choose storage location
- Enterprise: SSO (SAML 2.0), 2FA, role-based access controls
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- No UK G-Cloud listing found at time of review
- No Cyber Essentials certification found at time of review
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Implementation and onboarding
Submit.com states that most organisations launch their first programme within days using pre-built templates and the no-code builder. Programme teams can configure and change workflows without IT support or professional services fees.
SurveyMonkey Apply includes bundled implementation and unlimited technical support (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Third-party sources describe quick time-to-value, typically within days for basic setups. User reviews on Capterra note that complex back-end configurations can hit limits, with at least one detailed negative review describing a failure to deliver promised customisation.
Ask both vendors for a written scoped timeline based on your specific programmes before signing.
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Submit.com pricing vs SurveyMonkey Apply pricing
Submit.com publishes a starting price. SurveyMonkey Apply does not.
- Submit.com: from €5,995 per year (per the Submit.com pricing page). Custom quote by programme volume and modules. Request a quote.
- SurveyMonkey Apply: no pricing published on apply.surveymonkey.com. Pricing is yearly and based on the number of applicants and reviewers (per Software Advice). Third-party estimates range from approximately $4,000 per year (ITQlick) to $7,000 per year for scholarship plans (SmarterSelect, 2022). Capterra lists "contact vendor for pricing." Non-profit pricing is available.
When to choose Submit.com over SurveyMonkey Apply
Submit.com is the stronger choice when:
- You are a UK or Irish public sector body that must procure via G-Cloud or requires Cyber Essentials and SOC 2 credentials.
- You need confirmed UK or EU data residency as a contractual requirement.
- You want transparent starting pricing from €5,995 per year, not a contact-vendor-only quote.
- You need multilingual applicant portals without a manual CSV translation process.
- You want a purpose-built platform covering grants, scholarships, awards, and post-award reporting end to end in one system.
- You want to be live within days using pre-built templates and a no-code builder, without IT support or professional services.
- You want a vendor with an established UK and Ireland public sector customer base across local authorities and higher education.
When SurveyMonkey Apply may fit better
SurveyMonkey Apply is worth evaluating when:
- Your organisation is outside the UK and Ireland and UK G-Cloud or Cyber Essentials is not a procurement requirement.
- You already use other SurveyMonkey products and want to keep your application management within the same vendor ecosystem.
- You are a non-profit seeking discounted pricing and the non-profit pricing tier is more cost-effective for your volume.
- You want Salesforce integration and have an existing Salesforce CRM you want to connect to your application process.
- Your programme is primarily focused on application intake and review without heavy post-award tracking or complex multi-stage lifecycle management.
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Frequently asked questions: Submit.com vs SurveyMonkey Apply
Is Submit.com a good alternative to SurveyMonkey Apply?
Yes, particularly for UK and Irish organisations. Submit.com is listed on UK G-Cloud 14, holds SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, is Cyber Essentials certified, and stores data on AWS UK and EU infrastructure. It covers grants, scholarships, awards, and broader submissions in one purpose-built platform, publishes a starting price from €5,995 per year, and supports multilingual portals. SurveyMonkey Apply is a capable global option but has no UK G-Cloud listing found at time of review and does not publish pricing.
What is SurveyMonkey Apply's pricing?
SurveyMonkey Apply does not publish pricing on its website. Capterra lists "contact vendor for pricing." Pricing is yearly and based on the number of applicants and reviewers. Third-party sources estimate plans from around $4,000 to $7,000 per year. Non-profit pricing is available. Contact SurveyMonkey directly for a written quote based on your specific programme.
Is SurveyMonkey Apply GDPR compliant?
Yes. Per SurveyMonkey's Trust Centre, the platform is GDPR compliant. SurveyMonkey offers EU data storage and lets Enterprise customers choose a storage location. If UK-only data residency is a hard contractual requirement, confirm the specific plan and terms with SurveyMonkey before proceeding. Submit.com stores data on AWS UK and EU regions.
Is SurveyMonkey Apply available on the UK G-Cloud Digital Marketplace?
No UK G-Cloud listing was found for SurveyMonkey Apply at the time of this review. Submit.com is listed on UK G-Cloud 14. For public sector organisations that must procure via G-Cloud, Submit.com is the compliant option. Verify SurveyMonkey Apply's current status directly if procurement requirements have changed.
Does SurveyMonkey Apply support multiple languages?
SurveyMonkey Apply supports English, and additional languages can be added by uploading a translated CSV file via the Translations page in the admin interface (per SurveyMonkey Apply help documentation). This requires manual translation preparation per language. Submit.com supports in-form language switching across Irish, Welsh, Polish, and English without this manual CSV process.
What is SurveyMonkey Apply formerly known as?
SurveyMonkey Apply was formerly known as FluidReview. FluidReview was acquired by SurveyMonkey and rebranded as SurveyMonkey Apply. This is noted in Capterra's profile of the product.
Can SurveyMonkey Apply handle post-award reporting?
Yes. SurveyMonkey Apply can create post-award stages with forms, documentation uploads, and automated reminders (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Submit.com also covers post-award reporting, audit trails, and full programme lifecycle management in its core platform. Ask both vendors to demonstrate their post-award reporting workflow in a live demo for your specific use case.
How long does it take to launch a programme on Submit.com?
Submit.com states that most organisations launch their first programme within days using pre-built templates and the no-code builder, without IT support or professional services. SurveyMonkey Apply includes bundled implementation. Ask both vendors for a scoped timeline based on your specific requirements.
Does Submit.com integrate with Stripe?
Yes. Submit.com includes Stripe integration for online payments and fee collection. SurveyMonkey Apply also integrates with Stripe, as well as Authorize.net and PayPal for payment processing (per Capterra and GetApp).
See Submit.com in action
Book a 15-minute demo and see how Submit.com manages your specific grant, scholarship, or awards programme, from applicant intake to post-award reporting. Pricing from €5,995 per year.
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All SurveyMonkey Apply claims on this page are drawn from publicly available materials published by SurveyMonkey Inc. or by independent third-party review directories. All Submit.com claims are drawn from Submit.com's own website.