SweepWidget may suit organizations ranging from small blogs and startups to enterprises running large sweepstakes.
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Best Contest Software 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Contest software helps you collect entries, run contests, choose winners and share results. Compare formats, entry methods, limits, winner selection, social sharing and custom branding before you choose a tool.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 SweepWidget | SweepWidget may suit organizations ranging from small blogs and startups to enterprises running large sweepstakes. | 6.3 | $290 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Socialman | Socialman suits creators, organizations, or businesses that want to run social campaigns and select winners from participant entries. | 5.8 | $12 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Judgify | Judgify suits organizers of awards, academic events, creative contests, startup programs, corporate programs, and abstract submissions. | 5.4 | $2,399 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Easypromos | It suits marketers creating promotions to engage audiences, gather leads or feedback, attract customers to points of sale, and reward loyalty. | 5.2 | $290 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 ShortStack | It suits teams and agencies creating contests, forms, quizzes, and lead campaigns across multiple brands or clients. | 5.1 | $24 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 06 AwardStage | Standard is described as suited to awards programmes just starting out, Pro to established programmes, and Enterprise to multi-awards bodies, publishers, and large… | 4.9 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 07 PromoSimple | PromoSimple suits marketers, bloggers, small businesses, brands, and agencies running online promotions. | 4.9 | $14 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Woobox | Woobox suits marketers and brands planning contests, quizzes, lead capture, or other interactive campaigns. | 4.8 | $29 a month | Free plan | Web | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 09 ViralSweep | 4.7 | $41 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Web, API | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Evalato | Evalato suits organizers managing structured awards, competitions, grants, scholarships, or related submission programs. | 4.6 | — | Free trial | Web | 30 Sep 2026 |
The list is rebuilt nightly and uses the figures makers publish, without a site score. Check the platform you need, pricing model, free access, trial terms and licence before you commit.
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Socialman
Socialman suits creators, organizations, or businesses that want to run social campaigns and select winners from participant entries.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.8 Visit
03
Judgify
Judgify suits organizers of awards, academic events, creative contests, startup programs, corporate programs, and abstract submissions.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.4 Visit
04
Easypromos
It suits marketers creating promotions to engage audiences, gather leads or feedback, attract customers to points of sale, and reward loyalty.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.2 Visit
05
ShortStack
It suits teams and agencies creating contests, forms, quizzes, and lead campaigns across multiple brands or clients.
WebAPI Record5.1 Visit
6
AwardStage
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.9 Visit Standard is described as suited to awards programmes just starting out, Pro to established programmes, and Enterprise to multi-awards bodies, publishers, and large…
7
PromoSimple
Web $14 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit PromoSimple suits marketers, bloggers, small businesses, brands, and agencies running online promotions.
8
Woobox
Web $29 a month Record4.8 Visit Woobox suits marketers and brands planning contests, quizzes, lead capture, or other interactive campaigns.
10
Evalato
Web — Record4.6 Visit Evalato suits organizers managing structured awards, competitions, grants, scholarships, or related submission programs.
12
AwardKit
Web $1,995 a year Record4.5 Visit AwardKit suits award program managers running industry awards, creative and design competitions, academic awards, or innovation challenges.
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Votigo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $29 a month Record4.2 Visit Votigo suits brands and agencies running customer promotions, including enterprise teams operating campaigns across markets.
14
Award Force
WebAPI $3,250 a year Record4.1 Visit It suits organizations managing award programs, prizes, or competitions that need entry collection, judging, and reporting tools.
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OpenWater
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.1 Visit OpenWater suits associations, foundations, and higher education institutions managing application and review cycles.
Before you choose
Match the contest format
Start with the contest format and entry method you need. Check how the tool handles entries, limits and winner selection for your planned promotion or award.
Look for social sharing and custom branding when the contest needs a public-facing page or campaign identity.
Check the pricing path
Pricing models vary. A free plan is available from tools on this list, while paid plans can start at $14 per month, $699, $1,495 per year or higher. Some makers give pricing on request.
A free trial is available from tools on this list. Confirm the trial length, billing terms and features before entering payment details.
Choose the right platform
Tools on this list run on the web, through an API, on iOS or on Android. Pick the platform that fits your entry flow and administration work.
If you need to connect the contest to another service, check API access and the supported platform before purchase.
Review access and licensing
Open-source code is available from tools on this list. If code changes or self-hosting matter, check the licence, deployment terms and support model.
A free plan can help you inspect the workflow before paying, but verify its entry limits, branding controls and winner-selection options.
Questions
Can I run a contest on a free plan?
Yes. A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Check its entry limit, contest formats, branding and winner-selection rules before launch.
What platforms does contest software support?
Tools on this list run on the web, through an API, on iOS or on Android. Confirm the platform and integration options for your workflow.
Do contest tools offer free trials?
Yes. A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Review its duration, included features and billing terms before it ends.
How should I compare contest pricing?
Compare the pricing model and the published starting point. Examples include $14 per month, $699, $1,495 per year and pricing on request.
Can I use open-source contest software?
Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. Check the licence and deployment terms before changing or hosting the code.
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