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Evalato

Overview

OpenWater streamlines program management with its end-to-end solution for accepting and reviewing applications, awards, grants, scholarships, proposals, and abstracts.

Evalato is a next-gen awards management software to collect, review and manage entries for awards competitions, contests, nominations, prizes and more.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

5100

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

2500

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

86%

would recommend this app

5.0

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

100%

would recommend this app

Pros

“What I like most about OpenWater is the strong customer support and the flexibility to customize the system to fit our specific conference needs.”

Jenna K.

Education Systems Manager

“This level of support and flexibility has been especially valuable in adapting the platform to our conference workflows and requirements.”

Jenna K.

Education Systems Manager

“Judges are now able to enter all of their scores and we can use OpenWater to calculate and weight things as needed versus having to do all of this manually before!”

Danielle A.

AVP

Pros

“The intuitive interface and adaptable features make it easy for both novices and seasoned managers, ensuring a positive experience from setup to customization.”

Gergana A.

Marketing Manager

“Right from the setup to categories, payment integration, setting up of the applicant and judges portals - the whole experience is seamless for the admin, the applicants and the jury!”