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Best Contest Software in 2026

Contest software helps you collect entries, run contest formats, select winners and share results. Tools in this category run on web, API, iOS and Android platforms.

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    SweepWidget

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    SweepWidget covers a broad range of giveaway and contest formats, with email, e-commerce, and fraud-control features.

    8.6 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
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    AwardKit

    Free plan Web

    AwardKit covers submission collection, judging, voting, fee payments and result publishing for award programs.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $1,995/yr Visit site
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    Judgify

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Judgify brings entry collection, judging, voting, and reporting into one contest workflow. Check the per-event limits and onboarding fee against the size and structure of your program.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $699 Visit site
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    Socialman

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Socialman combines social campaign creation with entry tallying, winner selection and CSV email exports.

    6.9 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    PromoSimple

    Free plan Web

    PromoSimple brings campaign setup, entry collection, winner selection, and reporting into one web service. Check the free plan's entrant and time limits against your campaign before choosing a tier.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $14/mo (annual) Visit site
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    ShortStack

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose ShortStack if you need a visual way to create varied marketing campaigns and collect leads, with integrations and entry protections.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Woobox

    Free plan Web

    Woobox offers a broad set of campaign formats and multiple ways to publish them.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
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    AwardStage

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose AwardStage to manage submissions and judging in one awards programme, especially if you need configurable forms, judging rounds, and anonymous assessment.

    6.3 From $3,150 · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Easypromos

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Easypromos if you need a configurable platform for giveaways, contests, games, or other digital promotions, with campaign embedding and a broad integration list.

    6.3 From $29/mo Visit site
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    Continuous Cup

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Evalato

    Free trial Web

    Evalato brings submission management, judging controls, payments, and integrations into one program-based service.

    5.9 From €2,500 Visit site
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    Award Force

    by Award Force
    Paid APIWeb

    Award Force brings program setup, entry collection, judging, and results management into one awards platform.

    5.8 From $3,250/yr Visit site
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    Revup

    Free trial APIWeb

    Revup combines contest management, entry forms, voting controls and customer data features for promotional campaigns.

    5.8 From $99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    OpenWater

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose OpenWater if your association, foundation, or institution needs to manage submissions, reviews, scoring, and reporting in a configurable system.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ViralSweep

    Free trial APIWeb

    ViralSweep covers multiple promotion formats and includes tools for entries, analytics, and suspicious-entry detection.

    5.6 From $41/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Awardmatic

    Paid Web

    Choose Awardmatic if you need a web-based workflow for submissions, fee collection, judging, and publishing results, with controls such as blind review and role-based access.

    5.5 From $1,495/yr Visit site
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    Reviewr

    Paid APIWeb

    Choose Reviewr if your organization manages scholarship, grant, or award programs and needs connected application intake, review, and post-award tracking.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Votigo

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Votigo combines campaign tools with optional strategy, development, and fulfillment services.

    5.3 From $240/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Agorize

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Picter

    Paid Web
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, trials and paid starting prices with entry methods, limits, winner selection, social sharing and branding. If code access matters, check the licence before choosing an open-source option.

Questions

Can I run a contest without paying?

Yes. A free plan is offered by products in this category, including AwardKit, Continuous Cup, Judgify and PromoSimple. Check the plan's limits and included controls.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by products in this category. AwardStage lists a 14-day trial; confirm trial terms with the provider before signing up.

Which platforms do contest tools support?

Platforms listed for this category include web, API, iOS and Android. Check the platform details for the product you are considering.

What should I compare between contest tools?

Compare free plan, paid starting price, contest formats, entry methods, entry limit, winner selection, social sharing and custom branding.

Can I read or change the software code?

Open-source code is offered by products in this category. Review the licence for the specific tool to confirm your rights to read, modify or reuse its code.

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