Best Social Media Contest Software in 2026

Running a social media contest involves choices about how people enter, where a campaign appears and how participation is managed. Compared on campaign types, entry methods and supported social networks, these tools can also be considered by moderation and voting features, analytics and reporting, and winner selection. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help frame the cost. Socialman, SweepWidget and Contestit are among the entries shown. Think about the participation methods your campaign needs, the networks it will use, and what oversight or selection process you want, then compare the listed capabilities against those requirements.

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9 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Social Media Contest Software 25 channels on this page · 146 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromCampaign typesEntry methodsSocial networksVoting toolsWinner selectionModeration tools Spec sheet Score
01 Heyo Free planNoPaid from$25/moCampaign typesSweepstakes, photo contests, video contests, Instagram sweeps, quizzes, multi-format contests, Twitter sweeps, viral sweeps, hashtag campaigns, refer-a-friend campaigns, UGC contestsEntry methodsEmail opt-in, Facebook page like, social sharing, link sharing, photo submission, video submission, hashtag submission, quiz participation, refer-a-friend clicksSocial networksFacebook, Twitter, InstagramVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.6
02 Socialman Free planYesPaid fromCampaign typesgiveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, quizzes, newsletter campaignsEntry methodssocial sign-in, page visits, follows, posts, retweets, viral sharing, newsletter signup, polls, quizzes, open questions, URL visits, app downloads, coupon unlocksSocial networksFacebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Discord, Steam, Telegram, Pinterest, Spotify, Reddit, Snapchat, Kick, TumblrVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.6
03 SweepWidget Free planYesPaid from$29/moCampaign typesGiveaways, sweepstakes, social media campaigns, email subscriptions, viral-sharing campaigns, custom forms, leaderboard competitions, photo contests, video contests, voting contests, airdrops, NFT giveaways, presales, and whitelist campaignsEntry methodsSocial follows, likes, comments, shares, reposts, visits, newsletter subscriptions, referrals, custom forms, polls, surveys, file uploads, secret codes, app downloads, purchases, event attendance, podcast subscriptions, and custom actionsSocial networksFacebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Tumblr, Twitch, Bluesky, Kick, Steam, SoundCloud, Spotify, Snapchat, Telegram, Discord, LinkedIn, Reddit, Medium, and PatreonVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.3
04 Contestit Free planYesPaid from$15/moCampaign typesgiveaways, sweepstakes, photo contests, quiz/trivia campaigns, spin-wheel campaigns, referral/viral campaignsEntry methodscomments, email sign-ups, custom entry forms, likes, follows, tags, shares, referrals, quiz answers, photo submissionsSocial networksInstagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter/X, TwitchVoting toolsWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.2
05 Easypromos Free planNoPaid from$29/moCampaign typesGiveaways, online voting contests, photo contests, video contests, mention and hashtag contests, referral campaigns, games, quizzes, instant prizes, and multi-stage promotionsEntry methodsRegistration forms, photo uploads, video uploads, text submissions, PDF uploads, external links, YouTube links, Instagram or TikTok content, mentions, hashtags, referrals, and votesSocial networksInstagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitch, Google, and PinterestVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.2
06 Simpliers Free planYesPaid from$9.99/moCampaign typesInstagram giveaways; Facebook giveaways; X giveaways; YouTube giveaways; TikTok giveaways; multi-platform giveaways; list-based giveawaysEntry methodsComments; likes; retweets; replies; list entriesSocial networksInstagram; Facebook; X (Twitter); YouTube; TikTokVoting toolsWinner selectionrandomModeration toolsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.2
07 Gleam Competitions Free planYesPaid fromCampaign typesGiveaways, sweepstakes, photo contests, social media giveaways, caption-to-win contests, raffles, and user-generated-content campaignsEntry methodsEmail subscriptions, social follows and visits, comments, shares, hashtags, video actions, file uploads, quizzes, custom actions, coupon codes, Discord entries, and event actionsSocial networksFacebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, Snapchat, Tumblr, Twitch, Telegram, Discord, SoundCloud, Spotify, and GoodreadsVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
08 Strutta Free planNoPaid from$240/moCampaign typesSweepstakes, random draw, instant win, judged contest, voted contest, photo contest, video contest, audio contest, text contest, quizzes, polls, coupons, landing pages, signup forms, Instagram hashtag contest, Facebook contest, lead generation campaign, prize raffle, in-store giveawayEntry methodsPhoto, video, audio and text uploads; Instagram hashtags; signup forms; code and unique-code validation; refer-a-friend sharing; polls and quizzesSocial networksInstagram, Facebook, TwitterVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.1
09 KickoffLabs Free planYesPaid from$13/moCampaign typesViral giveaways, leaderboard giveaways, bonus-entry giveaways, pre-launch waitlists, milestone rewards, newsletter referrals, lead magnets, ecommerce giveaways, event promotionEntry methodsEmail signup, Facebook signup, Google signup, phone number, referrals, social follows, content views, shares, purchases, form actions, app downloads, custom actions, secret codes, SMSSocial networksFacebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Discord, Reddit, Telegram, WhatsApp, Pinterest, Threads, Spotify, Messenger, WeiboVoting toolsWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
10 Lukky Free planYesPaid fromCampaign typesRandom giveaway draws, Instagram contests, Facebook contestsEntry methodsPost comments, required mentions, one entry per person, excluded-account filteringSocial networksInstagram, FacebookVoting toolsWinner selectionrandomModeration toolsYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.0
11 PromoSimple Free planYesPaid from$14/moCampaign typesgiveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, surveys, quizzes, refer-a-friend campaignsEntry methodsemail and Facebook login, Facebook visits or likes, Twitter follows or tweets, Instagram likes or follows, Pinterest follows or pins, polls, surveys, quizzes, refer-a-friend links, custom form fieldsSocial networksFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, PinterestVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.0
12 Comment Picker Free planYesPaid from$9.99/moCampaign typesgiveaways, contests, raffles, sweepstakes, promotions, entry-form giveawaysEntry methodscomments, comment replies, likes, reposts, quotes, replies, names or lists, branded entry formsSocial networksInstagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X (Twitter), Bluesky, Threads, RedditVoting toolsNoWinner selectionrandomModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.9
13 ViralSweep Free planNoPaid from$41/moCampaign typesEntry methodsSocial networksVoting toolsWinner selectionModeration tools 2/8spec lines stated 6.9
14 FairGiveaway Free planYesPaid fromCampaign typessocial media giveaways; X/Twitter drawsEntry methodslikes; reposts; comments; follows; external-tweet engagementSocial networksX (Twitter)Voting toolsWinner selectionrandomModeration toolsYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.8
15 KingSumo Free planYesPaid fromCampaign typesGiveaways; sweepstakesEntry methodsEmail; Facebook; social-account follows; link clicks; friend referralsSocial networksFacebook; other social accounts via bonus-entry actionsVoting toolsWinner selectionrandomModeration tools 5/8spec lines stated 6.8
16 ShortStack Free planYesPaid from$24/moCampaign typesEntry methodsSocial networksVoting toolsWinner selectionModeration tools 2/8spec lines stated 6.8
17 SocialDog Contests Plus Free planNoPaid fromCampaign typesInstant win; later draw; single-entry; multi-entryEntry methodsX follow; X repost; X follow and repost; X quote post; X hashtag; Instagram comment; Instagram follow and comment; Instagram photo/video hashtag post; LINE friend add; YouTube video view; YouTube like and channel subscribe; TikTok video view; Discord server join; website visit; survey; quiz; URL sharing; prediction; secret phrase; puzzleSocial networksX; Instagram; LINE; YouTube; TikTok; DiscordVoting toolsNoWinner selectionbothModeration tools 6/8spec lines stated 6.8
18 UpViral Free planNoPaid from$79/moCampaign typessweepstakes, contests, giveaways, referral campaigns, rewards, viral waiting listsEntry methodsemail opt-in, referrals, social sharing, custom actions, Facebook login, embeddable HTML formsSocial networksFacebook, Twitter, Messenger, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Pinterest, Telegram, InstagramVoting toolsWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.8
19 Woobox Free planYesPaid from$29/moCampaign typesUGC contests, giveaways, polls, quizzes, forms, photo contests, video contests, hashtag contestsEntry methodsForm entry, file upload, hashtag entry, social follows, social shares, YouTube subscriptionsSocial networksFacebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter/X, YouTube, TikTokVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.8
20 Cool Tabs Social Listening Free planNoPaid from$49/moCampaign typesEntry methodsSocial networksVoting toolsWinner selectionModeration tools 2/8spec lines stated 6.7
21 Revup Free planNoPaid from$99/moCampaign typesPhoto contests, video contests, user-generated-content contestsEntry methodsPhoto uploads, video uploads, captions, custom fields, Google sign-in, social-platform video pulls, manual admin submissionsSocial networksInstagram, TikTok, YouTube, XVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.7
22 Wishpond Free planPaid fromCampaign typesEntry methodsSocial networksVoting toolsWinner selectionModeration tools 0/8spec lines stated 6.7
23 Woorise Free planYesPaid fromCampaign typesEntry methodsSocial networksVoting toolsWinner selectionModeration tools 1/8spec lines stated 6.7
24 Votigo Free planNoPaid from$240/moCampaign typesSweepstakes, UGC contests, instant-win games, loyalty and rewards programs, quizzes and gamification, digital coupons and rebates, SMS and text promotions, photo contests, video contests, landing pages, pollsEntry methodsWeb forms, microsites, landing pages, mobile, social posts, hashtags, comments, chatbot auto-DMs, QR codes, in-store entrySocial networksInstagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Reddit, BeRealVoting toolsYesWinner selectionbothModeration toolsYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.6
25 WASK Free planNoPaid from$25/moCampaign typesEntry methodsSocial networksVoting toolsWinner selectionModeration tools 2/8spec lines stated 6.5
Compare all 25 in a table
#ToolScoreFree planFromFree planPaid fromCampaign typesEntry methods
1Heyo7.6Free plan$25/moNo25 /moSweepstakes, photo contests, video contests, Instagram sweeps, quizzes, multi-format contests, Twitter sweeps, viral sweeps, hashtag campaigns, refer-a-friend campaigns, UGC contestsEmail opt-in, Facebook page like, social sharing, link sharing, photo submission, video submission, hashtag submission, quiz participation, refer-a-friend clicks
2Socialman7.6Free plan$12/moYesgiveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, quizzes, newsletter campaignssocial sign-in, page visits, follows, posts, retweets, viral sharing, newsletter signup, polls, quizzes, open questions, URL visits, app downloads, coupon unlocks
3SweepWidget7.3Free plan$29/moYes29 /moGiveaways, sweepstakes, social media campaigns, email subscriptions, viral-sharing campaigns, custom forms, leaderboard competitions, photo contests, video contests, voting contests, airdrops, NFT giveaways, presales, and whitelist campaignsSocial follows, likes, comments, shares, reposts, visits, newsletter subscriptions, referrals, custom forms, polls, surveys, file uploads, secret codes, app downloads, purchases, event attendance, podcast subscriptions, and custom actions
4Contestit7.2Free plan$15/moYes15 /mogiveaways, sweepstakes, photo contests, quiz/trivia campaigns, spin-wheel campaigns, referral/viral campaignscomments, email sign-ups, custom entry forms, likes, follows, tags, shares, referrals, quiz answers, photo submissions
5Easypromos7.2No$24.17/moNo29 /moGiveaways, online voting contests, photo contests, video contests, mention and hashtag contests, referral campaigns, games, quizzes, instant prizes, and multi-stage promotionsRegistration forms, photo uploads, video uploads, text submissions, PDF uploads, external links, YouTube links, Instagram or TikTok content, mentions, hashtags, referrals, and votes
6Simpliers7.2Free plan€9.99/moYes9.99 /moInstagram giveaways; Facebook giveaways; X giveaways; YouTube giveaways; TikTok giveaways; multi-platform giveaways; list-based giveawaysComments; likes; retweets; replies; list entries
7Gleam Competitions7.1Free plan$10/moYesGiveaways, sweepstakes, photo contests, social media giveaways, caption-to-win contests, raffles, and user-generated-content campaignsEmail subscriptions, social follows and visits, comments, shares, hashtags, video actions, file uploads, quizzes, custom actions, coupon codes, Discord entries, and event actions
8Strutta7.1No$240/moNo240 /moSweepstakes, random draw, instant win, judged contest, voted contest, photo contest, video contest, audio contest, text contest, quizzes, polls, coupons, landing pages, signup forms, Instagram hashtag contest, Facebook contest, lead generation campaign, prize raffle, in-store giveawayPhoto, video, audio and text uploads; Instagram hashtags; signup forms; code and unique-code validation; refer-a-friend sharing; polls and quizzes
9KickoffLabs7.0Free plan$13/moYes13 /moViral giveaways, leaderboard giveaways, bonus-entry giveaways, pre-launch waitlists, milestone rewards, newsletter referrals, lead magnets, ecommerce giveaways, event promotionEmail signup, Facebook signup, Google signup, phone number, referrals, social follows, content views, shares, purchases, form actions, app downloads, custom actions, secret codes, SMS
10Lukky7.0Free plan€9.99/moYesRandom giveaway draws, Instagram contests, Facebook contestsPost comments, required mentions, one entry per person, excluded-account filtering
11PromoSimple7.0Free plan$14/moYes14 /mogiveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, surveys, quizzes, refer-a-friend campaignsemail and Facebook login, Facebook visits or likes, Twitter follows or tweets, Instagram likes or follows, Pinterest follows or pins, polls, surveys, quizzes, refer-a-friend links, custom form fields
12Comment Picker6.9Free plan$9.99/moYes9.99 /mogiveaways, contests, raffles, sweepstakes, promotions, entry-form giveawayscomments, comment replies, likes, reposts, quotes, replies, names or lists, branded entry forms
13ViralSweep6.9No$41/moNo41 /mo
14FairGiveaway6.8Free planFreeYessocial media giveaways; X/Twitter drawslikes; reposts; comments; follows; external-tweet engagement
15KingSumo6.8Free planFreeYesGiveaways; sweepstakesEmail; Facebook; social-account follows; link clicks; friend referrals
16ShortStack6.8Free plan$24/moYes24 /mo
17SocialDog Contests Plus6.8Free planNoInstant win; later draw; single-entry; multi-entryX follow; X repost; X follow and repost; X quote post; X hashtag; Instagram comment; Instagram follow and comment; Instagram photo/video hashtag post; LINE friend add; YouTube video view; YouTube like and channel subscribe; TikTok video view; Discord server join; website visit; survey; quiz; URL sharing; prediction; secret phrase; puzzle
18UpViral6.8No$6.58/moNo79 /mosweepstakes, contests, giveaways, referral campaigns, rewards, viral waiting listsemail opt-in, referrals, social sharing, custom actions, Facebook login, embeddable HTML forms
19Woobox6.8Free plan$29/moYes29 /moUGC contests, giveaways, polls, quizzes, forms, photo contests, video contests, hashtag contestsForm entry, file upload, hashtag entry, social follows, social shares, YouTube subscriptions
20Cool Tabs Social Listening6.7No$49/moNo49 /mo
21Revup6.7No$99/moNo99 /moPhoto contests, video contests, user-generated-content contestsPhoto uploads, video uploads, captions, custom fields, Google sign-in, social-platform video pulls, manual admin submissions
22Wishpond6.7$260/mo
23Woorise6.7Free planYes
24Votigo6.6No$29/moNo240 /moSweepstakes, UGC contests, instant-win games, loyalty and rewards programs, quizzes and gamification, digital coupons and rebates, SMS and text promotions, photo contests, video contests, landing pages, pollsWeb forms, microsites, landing pages, mobile, social posts, hashtags, comments, chatbot auto-DMs, QR codes, in-store entry
25WASK6.5No25 /mo

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