Switching From Submittable
You don't need a leap of faith — you need one programme, one submission cycle, and a side-by-side comparison. Here's the practical way to move without disrupting applicants, reviewers, or an open round.
The three-step migration
Pick one programme, not everything
Choose a single upcoming open call, award, or submission round and run it on Dapple while everything else stays where it is. There's no exclusivity requirement on either side, so nothing about your existing setup has to change on day one. You'll compare real applicant behaviour, real reviewer feedback, and real fees — not demo impressions.
Bring your contacts with you
Export your applicant and creator contacts from Submittable as a CSV and bulk-import them into Dapple — email and name, plus optional date of birth and address. Dapple shows a row-by-row preview before confirming, with up to 1,000 records per file and support for larger migrations. Past submissions and their files stay in Submittable for your records; contact records are what carry forward.
Launch, compare, then decide
Set up your form (start from a template or the AI form generator), connect your own Stripe account, and launch. When the round closes, you'll have a direct comparison: what it cost, how fast funds arrived, and what your reviewers thought. Most organisations decide from there — and move remaining programmes at the natural break between cycles.
What changes when you switch
| Dapple | Submittable | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee on paid entries | 2% + $0.25 + Stripe fees | 5% + $0.99 |
| When entry fees reach you | Instantly, into your own Stripe account | Typically held for over a month |
| Commitment | Monthly plans from $49, no annual contract | Annual contracts, typically from ~$10,000/year |
| Programmes | Starter includes 20 programmes | Very limited, typically 1 programme on entry plans |
| Getting started | Free account, no credit card, launch same day | Sales process and implementation |
Submittable figures are as published or widely reported at the time of writing — check current pricing with the vendor. Full comparison on our Submittable alternative page.
See how much you can save with Dapple v Submittable
Dapple uses Stripe Connect to integrate directly with your own Stripe account. Every payment is instantly deposited into your Stripe account, with Dapple's small fee and Stripe's standard processing fees deducted.
Total number of submissions you receive per year.
What submitters pay, on average.
| Platform | % Take | Per Submission | Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submittable | 5% | £0.75 | £1,000.00 |
| Dapple | 3.5% | £0.40 | £575.00 |
Submittable pricing: 5% of each paid submission fee + £0.75 per transaction.
Dapple pricing: 2% of each paid submission fee + £0.20 per transaction.
The Dapple estimate also includes Stripe's standard processing fees (1.5% + £0.20 for standard domestic cards), which your organisation pays to Stripe. Actual Stripe fees vary by card type and country.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There's no exclusivity requirement, so you can run programmes on Submittable and Dapple at the same time. Most organisations migrate one programme first, compare the results, and move the rest between submission cycles.
Applicant and creator contact records — email and name, plus optional date of birth and address, can be updated via CSV bulk import, with a row-by-row preview before anything is confirmed. For past submissions, files, and attachments, please speak to the Dapple team directly.
Don't migrate mid-round. Time the move between cycles: close a round on Submittable, then launch the next one on Dapple. Because Dapple accounts are free to set up, you can build and test your forms well before the switch date.
Dapple charges 2% + $0.25 per paid submission (plus Stripe's standard processing fees) against Submittable's 5% + $0.99, and plans start at $49/month with no annual contract. Payments go through your own Stripe account via Stripe Connect, so there's no waiting for payouts.
Live chat support is included on every Dapple plan, and you can book a demo to walk through your specific setup — forms, review rounds, and import — before you commit to anything.