OpenWater Application and Review Cloud
Reviews
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Rank in Awards Management
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 64.9% |
| Mid-Market | 30.5% |
| Enterprise | 4.6% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 5 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 6 | 4.6 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2 | 3.5 |
| 2025 Q3 | 6 | 4.7 |
| 2025 Q4 | 3 | 4.2 |
| 2026 Q1 | 4 | 4.4 |
| 2026 Q2 | 18 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q3 | 4 | 4.0 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Seamless AMS Integration, Intuitive Onboarding, and Great Ongoing Support
“What I like best about OpenWater Application is the integration with our AMS system as it streamlines the log in process and allows for reduced data entry. Additionally, the onboarding process is intuitive, it allowed for more ownership by me and department staff. Ongoing suppo”
Powerfully Customizable: OpenWater Application and Review Cloud for Tailored Program Setups
“I like how many options there are to set up our programs and to collect the information we need from applicants. I can customize each program to match our specific requirements, and I keep discovering additional ways to use OpenWater Application and Review Cloud that I hadn't ant”
User-Friendly and Makes Awards Management Easier Every Time
“Our organization uses Open Water to manage our awards submission and review. As the primary manager, I find the application user friendly and capable of meeting our needs. Every time I use Open Water I find something that makes my job easier.”