Best Social Media Contest Software in 2026
Updated
In short: SweepWidget is ranked #1 of 28 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Socialman and Contestit. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Socialman. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Gleam Competitions at $0.83/mo.
Social media contest software helps you run campaigns that invite participation through social platforms. Compare campaign types and entry methods, then look at supported social networks, moderation tools, and voting options. Analytics and reporting can help you understand what a product provides for reviewing a campaign, while winner selection is another useful distinction. Free-plan availability and paid starting prices round out the comparison. The ranking opens with SweepWidget, Gleam Competitions, and Woobox, followed by Socialman, KickoffLabs, PromoSimple, ShortStack, and Contestit. Use these criteria to weigh the formats and management features that suit the contest you plan to run.
28 social media contest software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
9 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SweepWidgetWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $29/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | SocialmanWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $12/mo | 6.5 | |
| 3 | ContestitWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $15/mo | 6.4 | |
| 4 | Gleam CompetitionsWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $0.83/mo | 6.4 | |
| 5 | KickoffLabsWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $13/mo | 6.4 | |
| 6 | PromoSimpleWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $14/mo | 6.4 | |
| 7 | WooboxWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $29/mo | 6.4 | |
| 8 | WooriseWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 9 | Comment PickerWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | LukkyAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 11 | FairGiveawayWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 12 | KingSumoWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 13 | PickawWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 14 | SimpliersWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €9.99/mo | 5.2 | |
| 15 | ShortStackWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 16 | VotigoWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $29/mo | 5.1 |
| 17 | WishpondWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 18 | Cool Tabs Social ListeningWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $49/mo | 5.0 |
| 19 | SocialDog Contests PlusWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 20 | ViralSweepWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $49/mo | 4.9 |
| 21 | ContestKitWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 22 | EasypromosWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 23 | HeyoWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 24 | RafflePressWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 25 | RevupWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which social media contest software is ranked first on Freedom251?
SweepWidget is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 6.6. Socialman is second and Contestit third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Gleam Competitions has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.