Top 3 platforms for managing university applications, admissions, and registration

Here is a detailed comparison of the commercial offer of the three SaaS products : EMUNDUS, DreamApply, and Full Fabric, all focused on the digitalization and management of application and admission processes, particularly in the higher education and competition sector.
| Criteria | DreamApply | Full Fabric | |
| Target | Universities, schools, competitions, companies, foundations | Universities and educational institutions (international) | Universities and schools (admissions, recruitment) |
| Key features | - Creation of custom forms | - Complete application management | - Complete candidate journey management |
| User experience | Collaborative platform, customizable interface | Modern, mobile-friendly application with optimized UX | A user-friendly portal that simplifies the administrator and student experience |
| Automation | Yes (workflows, tasks, notifications) | Yes (all repetitive tasks, emails, scoring) | Yes (admissions workflows, automated tracking) |
| Customization | Very thorough (forms, website, processes, rights) | Advanced (customization of rules, scripts, branding) | Customizing the recruitment process |
| Multi-campaign management | Yes, multiple campaigns and calls for projects | Yes, high capacity, high volume, and multi-cycle | Yes |
| Reporting & Analytics | Dashboards, XLS/PDF export, campaign analysis, document templates | Advanced analytics, ROI reports, and conversions | Comprehensive reports on process and conversion |
| Security & Compliance | SaaS hosted in Europe, SecNumCloud, On-premise possible, GDPR compliant, ISO 27001 | SaaS, EU servers, ISO 27001, GDPR | Secure hosting, GDPR compliance |
| Deployment methods | SaaS with support (turnkey), On-premise possible | 100% SaaS | 100% SaaS |
| Support & guidance | Getting started assistance, support, responsive technical support team, knowledge base, video | Dedicated Configuration Manager, support team, knowledge base | Dedicated support and project team |
| Pricing positioning | Quote available upon request, tailored to each individual case; customized offer | SaaS, payment by volume/candidates/features, transparent pricing | Price upon request, depending on usage |
| Notable features | - Integrated interconnected showcase website | - Strong international reach (international applications) | - Unifies disparate tools under one interface |
| Key users | Sorbonne University, Sciences Po Paris, IMT BS | Ca'Foscari | Warwick BS, ESMT Berlin |
Key strengths per tool
EMUNDUS
- High degree of customization and possibility of tailor-made hosting (SaaS or On-premise)
- Strong compliance with security standards (ISO 27001, EU GDPR) and accessibility
- Integration of a showcase website for communication and collection
- Suitable for various processes (calls for proposals, recruitment, competitions)
- Excellent support and personalized assistance
DreamApply
- A very robust turnkey solution for the international higher education market
- Advanced automation (40% time saved, +30% more applications, publisher statistics)
- Strong compliance with security standards (ISO 27001, EU GDPR)
- Scalable plans, expert support, pure SaaS (no internal deployment)
Full Fabric
- Unified experience, elimination of multiple tools, extreme simplification for students and teams
- Focus on personalizing the application process and providing a high-end digital student experience
- Aimed at educational institutions wishing to rapidly digitize their entire administrative and relational processes
Key differences
- Emundus : Distinguished by its highly advanced customization, native integration of a showcase site, advanced collaboration, the possibility of on-premise hosting and the video module for files.
- DreamApply : Targets the international market more directly, is very advanced in automated management of high volumes, financial management (payments, stock exchanges).
- Full Fabric : Promotes the centralization of all admissions tools, a unified interface and support for institutions to digitize their entire admissions chain; personalization is oriented towards the complete “student journey”.
Pricing details
- EMUNDUS : Fully customized offer, quotes on a case-by-case basis (SaaS or On-premise), support from an expert.
- DreamApply : Billing based on application volume and features, transparent SaaS model; decreasing costs depending on the selected plan (Smart, Growth, Fixed, Volume).
- Full Fabric : On quote, SaaS model, prices adapted to the use and needs of the client.
In conclusion :
Emundus targets organizational versatility and extreme personalization (forms, processes, sites), DreamApply mass-market and international management efficiency with an emphasis on advanced automation, while Full Fabric prioritizes a totally centralized and simplified user experience for establishments focused on “total digitalization”.


