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, 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 from FluidReview in 2014 and 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 vs 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. Custom quote by programme volume and modules.
- Covers grants, scholarships, awards, permits, and broader submission workflows in one platform.
- UK G-Cloud 14 approved. Cyber Essentials certified. GDPR compliant. Data stored on AWS UK and EU infrastructure.
- No-code drag-and-drop workflow builder with pre-built templates for common programme types.
- Multilingual applicant portals (per Submit.com homepage).
- Customers include Suffolk County Council, Westminster City Council, Dublin City Council, Cork City Council, Enterprise Ireland, and UCC.
- G2 Fall 2025 badges: Easiest to Use, Best Support (Small Business), High Performer.
SurveyMonkey Apply
- Pricing not publicly listed on apply.surveymonkey.com. Third-party sources indicate plans starting from around $4,000 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, acquired by SurveyMonkey in 2014.
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS (per SurveyMonkey Trust Centre). EU data centre in Ireland (AWS). Enterprise users can choose data storage location.
- Over 1,500 implementations (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Used by nonprofits, foundations, universities, and corporations globally.
- Supports English, French, and Spanish (per GetApp). Manual CSV translation upload required for other languages (per SurveyMonkey Apply help documentation).
- Mobile-friendly on Android, iPad, and iPhone (per GetApp). Free 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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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.
Submit.com stores data on AWS infrastructure within UK and EU regions. SurveyMonkey states most European customer data is stored in the US by default, with EU storage available on some plans (per SurveyMonkey data storage documentation).
Submit.com is purpose-built for managed programme delivery end to end: intake, eligibility, review, scoring, approvals, payments, post-award reporting, and audit trails. SurveyMonkey Apply is application management software that sits within a broader survey product company.
Submit.com publishes a starting price from €5,995 per year. SurveyMonkey Apply does not publish pricing on its website. Contact-vendor-for-quote models make procurement comparisons harder.
Submit.com’s homepage states applicants can access the system in their own language. SurveyMonkey Apply’s help documentation describes a manual CSV translation upload process; automatic multilingual portal switching requires custom translation file preparation.
Submit.com is already live with Suffolk County Council, Westminster City Council, Dublin City Council, Cork City Council, Enterprise Ireland, and UCC. SurveyMonkey Apply’s published case studies reference Canadian, US, 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 claims are drawn from each vendor’s own website, G2, Capterra, GetApp, SourceForge, and SurveyMonkey’s Trust Centre and help documentation. 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. Custom quote by programme volume and modules. | Not publicly listed on apply.surveymonkey.com. Third-party sources cite plans from approximately $4,000/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 confirmed No UK G-Cloud listing found. GDPR compliant (per SurveyMonkey Trust Centre). |
| Data residency | AWS UK and EU regions confirmed (per Submit.com security page). | EU data centre in Ireland (AWS). Most European data stored in the US by default. EU storage available on some plans (per SurveyMonkey data documentation). Enterprise users can choose storage location. |
| Multilingual portals | Native Applicants can access the system in their own language (per Submit.com homepage). | Manual Supports English, French, and Spanish (GetApp). Additional languages via manual CSV translation upload (per Apply help docs). Not automatic out of the box. |
| Deployment model | Cloud-based SaaS. | 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 programme team without IT support. | Automated stage changes, email reminders, reviewer assignments (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Also referenced in G2 and Capterra reviews. |
| Reporting and dashboards | Real-time dashboards, exportable reports, and full audit trails included in core platform. | Dynamic dashboards, exportable reports (Excel, CSV), and grant insights included (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Reporting has a steeper learning curve per some G2 reviewers. |
| Security certifications | Cyber Essentials certified. GDPR compliant. AWS UK and EU regions. | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR (EU, UK, Switzerland), HIPAA, PCI DSS (per SurveyMonkey Trust Centre). Enterprise: SSO (SAML 2.0), 2FA. |
| Integrations | Includes Stripe for payments. Full API available. HubSpot referenced in Submit.com content. Full catalogue on Submit.com platform page. | Stripe, Authorize.net, PayPal for payments (GetApp). API available. Salesforce integration referenced in user reviews (Capterra). SurveyMonkey ecosystem integrations. |
| Typical customer base | UK and Irish local authorities, universities, foundations, and nonprofits. Named: Suffolk CC, Westminster CC, Dublin City Council, Cork City Council, Enterprise Ireland, UCC. | Globally diverse mix: nonprofits, foundations, universities, corporations, government. Published case studies reference Canadian community fund, AT&T Performing Arts Center, Giving Kitchen (per apply.surveymonkey.com). |
| Mobile | Mobile-friendly browser-based portals. Native apps not publicly confirmed. | Supports Android, iPad, and iPhone (per GetApp). |
| Implementation | Launch first programme within days using pre-built templates and no-code builder. Programme team configures without IT support. | Free implementation included (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Implementations referenced as typically days to a couple of weeks for basic setups (per third-party sources). |
| Support model | G2 “Best Support, Small Business, Fall 2025”. Ongoing support included. Dedicated customer success. | Free unlimited support included (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Generally positive reviews on support responsiveness (GetApp). Some negative Capterra reviews mention support limitations for 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, is Cyber Essentials certified, and GDPR compliant with UK and EU data residency. It is already live with Suffolk County Council, Westminster City Council, Dublin City Council, and Cork City Council. SurveyMonkey Apply has no UK G-Cloud listing and its default data storage is in the US. 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 has over 1,500 implementations globally and is used by a wide range of philanthropic funders. 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. Customers include UCC. SurveyMonkey Apply is widely used in higher education globally, including scholarship management with a 220% increase in completed applications cited on its own website. Both tools suit HE contexts. For institutions requiring UK G-Cloud 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, SourceForge, 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, 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: over 20 question types, skip logic, document uploads, eligibility quizzes, form validation, and collaborative editing. Per apply.surveymonkey.com, 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: dynamic dashboards, Excel and CSV export, report on any captured data point (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
GetApp lists Stripe, Authorize.net, and PayPal as payment integrations. API available (per GetApp). Salesforce integration mentioned in Capterra user reviews. SentiSum and Tremendous referenced in SourceForge listing. 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 defaults and UK G-Cloud procurement status.
Submit.com
- Cyber Essentials certified
- GDPR compliant
- AWS infrastructure, UK and EU regions
- UK G-Cloud 14 approved supplier
SurveyMonkey (parent company, per Trust Centre)
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR (EU, UK, Switzerland), CCPA
- EU data centre in Ireland (AWS). European customer data stored in the US by default; EU storage available on some plans
- Enterprise: SSO (SAML 2.0), 2FA, role-based access controls, data deletion controls
- AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2 in transit
- Annual third-party penetration testing
- 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 advertises 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 free implementation and unlimited technical support (per apply.surveymonkey.com). Third-party sources suggest typical timelines of a few days to a couple of weeks for basic setups. User reviews on Capterra mention 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. Custom quote by programme volume and modules. Request a quote here.
- SurveyMonkey Apply: no pricing published on apply.surveymonkey.com. One third-party source (ITQlick) cites plans from approximately $4,000 per year for up to 50 applications. Another source (SmarterSelect blog, 2022) cites $7,000 per year for annual scholarship plans. Capterra lists “Contact vendor for pricing”. Non-profit pricing is available. Pricing is based on applicant and reviewer volumes (per Software Advice).
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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 certification.
- You need confirmed UK or EU-only data residency as a contractual requirement.
- You want transparent starting pricing from €5,995 per year without a contact-vendor-only quote.
- You need native multilingual applicant portals without manual CSV translation uploads.
- 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 including local authorities and higher education institutions.
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 from SurveyMonkey is more cost-effective for your volume.
- You need Salesforce integration and have an existing Salesforce CRM investment 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, 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 native multilingual portals. SurveyMonkey Apply is a capable global option but has no UK G-Cloud listing, stores most European data in the US by default, 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”. Third-party sources indicate plans starting from around $4,000 per year, with pricing based on applicant and reviewer volumes. Non-profit pricing is available per Capterra. Contact SurveyMonkey Apply directly for a written quote based on your specific programme requirements.
Is SurveyMonkey Apply GDPR compliant?
Yes. Per SurveyMonkey’s Trust Centre, the platform is GDPR compliant for EU, UK, and Switzerland. SurveyMonkey Europe UC, based in Ireland, handles European customer contracts. However, most European customer data is stored in the US by default. EU or UK data storage is available on some plans. 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 natively supports English, French, and Spanish (per GetApp). 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’s homepage states applicants can access the system in their own language without this manual CSV process.
What is SurveyMonkey Apply formerly known as?
SurveyMonkey Apply was formerly known as FluidReview. FluidReview was acquired by SurveyMonkey in 2014 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 evaluations, and can automate reminders for post-award reporting (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 advertises 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 free implementation and states it can accommodate a wide range of organisations. 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 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.