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Gleam Competitions vs SweepWidget
Both stand on social media contest software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Gleam Competitions offers multiple contest formats, entry actions, and winner-selection methods, with a free plan for smaller campaigns. Check the plan limits and Zapier requirement if those functions matter to your campaign.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+1
SweepWidget covers a broad range of giveaway and contest formats, with email, e-commerce, and fraud-control features. Its free plan allows unlimited campaigns but only 10 user entries; paid plans start at $29.00 per month.
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| Gleam Competitions | SweepWidget | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hobby: $10 a month | Pro annual: $290 a year |
| Plans published | 9 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gleam.io | sweepwidget.com |
| On social media contest software | #5 of 28 | #1 of 28 |
Gleam Competitions: what it does well
- Free plan allows unlimited campaigns and entries.
- Winners can be selected randomly, manually, or by leaderboard.
- Campaigns can be embedded on sites and platforms including Shopify.
- All plans include 24/7 email support.
What to know first
- Free plan allows 10 winners per campaign.
- Free plan allows one repeat action.
- Zapier requires Pro or above and a newsletter action.
SweepWidget: what it does well
- Lists over 110 entry methods and more than 30 social platforms.
- Unlimited email collection and 38 email CRM integrations.
- Purchase entries can connect with Shopify and WooCommerce.
- Supports 103 languages.
- Free plan includes unlimited campaigns.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 10 user entries.
- App-download actions are manually verified.
- Customers remain responsible for legal compliance.
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