GalleryEntry vs Submittable
Submittable is built for grants. GalleryEntry is built for art shows.
Submittable is powerful grant and application software for foundations, companies and large institutions, with pricing by quote. If you run juried art shows, GalleryEntry speaks your language out of the box.
Why organizations choose GalleryEntry
Art-show words, not grant words
Calls, entries, pieces, jurors, awards, drop-off and pick-up. No forms to build from scratch.
A price you can see
Free up to 100 entries a year. No sales call, no annual contract.
The exhibition, too
Accepted work becomes an online exhibition with awards. Grant software doesn’t do that.
GalleryEntry and Submittable, side by side
What each service says about itself. Where Submittable doesn’t publish something, we say so rather than guess.
| Feature | GalleryEntry | Submittable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free up to 100 entries a year | By quote |
| Made for | Art shows and exhibitions | Grants, CSR and applications |
| Artwork library for artists | Yes | Check with Submittable |
| Online exhibition | Included | Check with Submittable |
| Blind review | Yes | Yes |
See GalleryEntry for yourself
These are real screens, not mockups: a sculpture guild’s show, from the artist’s phone to the jury’s results.
When Submittable might suit you better
We’d rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one. Submittable may be the better choice if:
- You run grants, fellowships or scholarships alongside shows and need one system for everything.
- You need enterprise features such as fund distribution, custom integrations and premium support.
Questions people ask
Can we use Submittable for an art show?
You can, but you’ll be building art-show forms and workflows yourself in general-purpose software. GalleryEntry has them built in.
How hard is it to switch?
Most organizations set up their first call in an evening: create your organization, add your logo, connect PayPal or add check instructions, and copy your prospectus into a new call. Artists create a free account when they apply. Write to us and we’ll help you set up your first show.
Submittable information comes from its own website (submittable.com/pricing/), checked in October 2026. Prices change; please check with Submittable before deciding. Submittable is a trademark of its owner, used here only to compare.
Switching from Submittable? Try GalleryEntry on your next show.
Free for small organizations. Set up your call in an evening, and we’ll help with your first show.