Business Operations

Best Contest Software in 2026

Socialman leads this list of 20 (8.6/10, free plan). SweepWidget is next (8.6/10, free plan), and Judgify is the next highest-placed option with a free plan (8.2/10). Contest software helps run entries, judging and winner selection for contests, awards and promotions. Use this list to compare tools before choosing a workflow.

01 Socialman
Socialman suits people or organizations running social-channel promotions who need entry collection, winner selection, or campaign embeds.

From $12/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android
8.6 Visit Specs
02 SweepWidget
It suits organizations of different sizes, from small blogs and startups to enterprise clients running large sweepstakes.

From $24.17/mo Free plan Open source Web · iOS · Android · API
8.6 Visit Specs
03 AwardStage
Standard is described for awards programmes just starting out, while Pro is aimed at established programmes.

From $236.25/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
8.4 Visit Specs
04 Easypromos
Easypromos suits marketers who want to run interactive promotions to engage audiences, generate leads, attract customers to points of sale, gather feedback, or reward loyalty.

From $24.17/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
8.2 Visit Specs
05 Judgify
Judgify suits organizers of awards, academic events, creative contests, startup and corporate programs, or abstract submissions.

From $199.92/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android
8.2 Visit Specs
06 AwardKit
AwardKit suits award program managers running industry awards, creative or design competitions, academic awards, and innovation challenges.

From $166.25/mo Free trial Web
8.0 Visit Specs
07 Award Force
From $270.83/mo Web · API
7.9 Visit Specs
08 Evalato
Evalato suits organizers running award programs, competitions, grants, or scholarships who need structured submissions and judging.

Free trial Web
7.8 Visit Specs
09 PromoSimple
PromoSimple suits marketers, bloggers, small businesses, brands, and agencies running online promotions.

From $14/mo Free plan Web
7.8 Visit Specs
10 ShortStack
ShortStack suits marketers, agencies, and teams running interactive campaigns across brands or clients.

From $24/mo Free plan Web · API
7.8 Visit Specs
11 Awardmatic
From $124.58/mo Web
7.7 Visit Specs
12 Revup
From $99/mo Free trial Web · API
7.5 Visit Specs
13 ViralSweep
It suits marketers who want to run digital promotions and connect them with email, ecommerce, or analytics services.

From $41/mo Free trial Web · API
7.4 Visit Specs
14 Woobox
Woobox suits marketers and brands running contests, quizzes, promotions, forms, or other lead-generation campaigns.

From $29/mo Free plan Web
7.3 Visit Specs
15 OpenWater
OpenWater is designed for professional and trade associations, foundations, and higher education institutions managing application and review processes.

Web · iOS · Android
7.2 Visit Specs
16 Votigo
From $29/mo Web · iOS · Android · API
7.2 Visit Specs
17 Reviewr
It suits nonprofits, foundations, associations, government, corporations and academic organizations administering application and award programs.

Web · API
7.0 Visit Specs
18 Agorize
Web
6.1 Visit Specs
19 Continuous Cup
Web
5.8 Visit Specs
20 Picter
Web
5.6 Visit Specs

How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Check pricing, contest formats, entry methods and entry limits. Also compare winner selection, social sharing, custom branding, licence terms and supported platforms such as web, API, iOS and Android.

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