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Dapple Review: Submission Management Software

Dapple helps creative organizations and academic institutions manage the lifecycle of awards, competitions, and open calls. It is designed for teams looking to centralize workflows that currently rely on emails and spreadsheets.

Pricing

Pricing tiers include Starter at $49/month, Growth at $179/month, and Pro at $399/month. Annual billing provides two months free.

At a glance

Best for
Magazines and Journals, Arts Organizations, Award Organizers, Academic Institutions, Literary Agents
Key use cases
Managing Creative Awards, Literary and Journal Submissions, Exhibition and Residency Calls, Academic Program Applications
Integrations
Stripe, Zapier, Claude AI, AWS SES
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How AI is used

Dapple is a submission management tool designed for creative industries, such as magazines, journals, and arts organizations. It provides a structured process for handling the intake of creative work, from the initial application form to the final decision.

The platform is built for organizations managing application volumes that require a formal review process. It includes tools for building branded submission forms, organizing entries into visual stages, and managing panels of judges or editors who can score and vote on submissions.

Beyond intake, Dapple supports applicant communication and payment processing for entry fees via Stripe. It also includes an integration with Claude AI for data analysis and offers role-based user permissions to maintain a structured review environment.

Buyers should confirm their expected submission volume and the number of reviewers needed, as these factors influence the pricing tier required for features such as multi-stage reviews and conditional form logic.

Key Features

  • Smart Form Generator

    A tool for creating customizable submission forms using ready-made templates or prompt-based generation.

  • Review Panel Management

    Supports creating dedicated panels of reviewers who can score, vote, and provide comments on submissions.

  • Kanban Workflow Boards

    A visual management system to track the progress of submissions through custom stages.

  • Stripe Payment Integration

    Allows organizations to collect submission and entry fees directly through the platform.

  • Claude AI Integration

    Integrates Anthropic's AI into the dashboard to help analyze submission data.

  • Bulk Messaging

    Provides customizable templates to communicate decisions or updates to multiple applicants at once.

Use Cases

  • Managing Creative Awards

    Supporting the process from creating entry forms to coordinating judging panels and announcing winners.

  • Literary and Journal Submissions

    Handling manuscript intake, editorial review stages, and applicant communications.

  • Exhibition and Residency Calls

    Collecting applications with large file uploads and managing multi-round selection processes.

  • Academic Program Applications

    Managing research proposals and fellowships with role-based permissions and audit trails.

Integrations

  • Stripe
  • Zapier
  • Claude AI
  • AWS SES

FAQ

Who is Dapple designed for?

Dapple is designed for creative organizations, including magazines, journals, literary agents, and those running awards, competitions, or academic programs.

Can Dapple handle payments for entry fees?

Yes, it integrates with Stripe to process submission and entry fees; a transaction fee of 3.9% + $0.65 applies.

Which plan is right for a small team?

The Starter plan at $49/month is designed for solo or small teams needing basic management for up to 500 submissions per year.

Source category: Operations

Source subcategory: Submission Management

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