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Best Hackathon Software 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 14 Nov 2026
Hackworks Platform leads this list of 17 (record score 2.9, free plan). Hackathon Hub is next (record score 2.8, free plan), and Devfolio is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 2.7).
Organizers can use hackathon software to coordinate registration, teams, project entries and judging. Compare participant caps and the functions each event calls for.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Hackworks Platform | Hackworks Platform is a web hackathon tool with event registration and team formation. | 2.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Hackathon Hub | Hackathon Hub is a cloud platform for hackathon registration, team formation, judging and awards. | 2.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 14 Nov 2026 |
| 03 Devfolio | Devfolio is a web service for builder profiles, project collaboration and hackathon applications. | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 14 Nov 2026 |
| 04 Devpost | Devpost is a web platform for hosting hackathons with registration, team formation, submissions and judging. | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 14 Nov 2026 |
| 05 Dribdat | Dribdat is a self-hosted, open-source board for sprint and hackathon challenges. | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 14 Nov 2026 |
| 06 Hackathon Club | Hackathon Club is a web service for planning and running events, with team matching and organizer analytics. | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 14 Nov 2026 |
| 07 HackEval | HackEval is a web tool for event sign-ups, project entry and judge scoring. | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Hangar | Hangar is a web platform for hackathon registration, submissions, judging and scoring. | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Eventornado | Eventornado is a browser-based platform for organizing online, in-person and hybrid hackathons. | 2.3 | — | — | Web | 14 Nov 2026 |
| 10 Agorize | Agorize is a web-based innovation management platform with tools for idea review and business challenges. | 2.2 | — | — | Web, API | 14 Nov 2026 |
The list covers free plans, entry-level prices and platform types, as well as registration, team setup, submissions, scoring, event formats and branding.
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Hackathon Hub
Hackathon Hub is a cloud platform for hackathon registration, team formation, judging and awards.
Web Record2.8 Visit
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Devfolio
Devfolio is a web service for builder profiles, project collaboration and hackathon applications.
WebAPI Record2.7 Visit
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Devpost
Devpost is a web platform for hosting hackathons with registration, team formation, submissions and judging.
Web Record2.7 Visit
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Dribdat
Dribdat is a self-hosted, open-source board for sprint and hackathon challenges.
WebAPISelf-hosted Record2.7 Visit
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Hackathon Club
Web Free plan Record2.7 Visit Hackathon Club is a web service for planning and running events, with team matching and organizer analytics.
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HackEval
Web Free plan Record2.7 Visit HackEval is a web tool for event sign-ups, project entry and judge scoring.
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Hangar
Web Free plan Record2.7 Visit Hangar is a web platform for hackathon registration, submissions, judging and scoring.
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Eventornado
Web — Record2.3 Visit Eventornado is a browser-based platform for organizing online, in-person and hybrid hackathons.
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Agorize
WebAPI — Record2.2 Visit Agorize is a web-based innovation management platform with tools for idea review and business challenges.
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Hack2Skill
Web Free plan Record2.2 Visit Hack2Skill is a web innovation platform for challenges, startup pitches, recruitment and hackathons.
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Hackathon Camp
Web $1,299 a year Record2.1 Visit Hackathon Camp is a web platform for scheduling hackathons, collecting ideas and matching teams.
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Hackathon Manager
Web — Record2.1 Visit Hackathon Manager is a web platform that provisions participant work environments using EOSC infrastructure.
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Onova Earth
Web — Record2.1 Visit Onova Earth is a web hackathon platform with registration, team formation, submissions and judging.
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Sparkboard
Web — Record2.1 Visit Sparkboard is a web platform with hackathon registration, team formation, submissions and judging.
Before you choose
Which event tasks does the software need to handle?
Identify the steps your event needs to support, from sign-up and team creation to project submission, judging and scores. Compare these capabilities before selecting a platform.
Consider the format you intend to run and whether custom branding is important to your event.
Does hackathon software have a free plan?
Devfolio, Devpost and Dribdat are among the listed tools with free plans. The list also includes paid and freemium pricing models.
Check the terms for the tool you are considering.
Should I choose web, API or self-hosted software?
Choose based on how you need to access or connect the software: options include web platforms, API access and self-hosting.
Check platform availability for the specific tool, then compare it with the event features and pricing you need.
Questions
What does hackathon software do?
Depending on the tool, it may support event sign-ups, team creation, project entries, judging and scoring. Some listed tools also support hybrid events or custom branding.
Is there free hackathon software?
Yes. Dribdat, Devfolio and Devpost are examples of tools with a free plan.
How much does hackathon software cost?
Prices vary. Some providers give pricing on request; Hackathon Camp starts at $499, while Hackworks Platform lists paid service from $1,900.
What features should I look for in hackathon software?
Review participant limits and support for registration, teams, submissions, judging and scoring. Event formats and custom branding are also compared.
Can hackathon software be self-hosted?
Self-hosted is among the platform options. Check whether the specific tool you are considering supports it.
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