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What it is

Socialman is an online platform for creating giveaways, contests, sweepstakes, polls, quizzes, and newsletter campaigns across social media channels. Ready-made templates help hosts set up campaigns, and the platform tallies entries for manual or random winner selection. Listed social actions include Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Discord, Steam, Telegram, Pinterest, Spotify, and Reddit. Giveaways require participant email entry; collected addresses can be downloaded as CSV on every plan. Campaigns can be embedded on HTML-supporting websites or shared as standalone pages. Socialman lists 13 giveaway languages, and all plans currently allow unlimited campaign creation. Basic is free and includes Facebook and X/Twitter features, winner selection, data access, CSV exports, and embedding. Location restrictions are unavailable on Basic. Standard costs $12 a month, and Pro costs $30 a month. A 30-day trial is listed.

Spec sheet

What it does
Socialman is a cloud service for creating and managing contests and giveaways across social-media channels.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Purpose
Socialman is an online platform for creating giveaways and contests across multiple social media channels.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Support
The FAQ says users can contact support through the homepage contact form or a contact form in the account dashboard.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Analytics
The Pro tier includes detailed analytics for giveaway performance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
API and SDK
The public documentation describes webhook and API-key use for Zapier but does not present a general public REST API or SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Browser requirements
The FAQ says desktop Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge and Internet Explorer 8+ and several mobile browsers work when JavaScript and cookies are enabled.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Campaign scheduler
The service lets users prepare and schedule single or multiple giveaway campaigns.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Company headquarters
The operator's registered office is ul. Pomorska 55/27, 50-217 Wrocław, Poland.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
CSV export
All plans list CSV export of participant data as a feature.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Documentation
The help center contains action guides for many networks plus tutorials for newsletter, quiz, poll, download and URL actions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Email collection
The FAQ says participant email entry is required in all giveaways and collected addresses can be downloaded as CSV on every plan.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Email integrations
The help center lists integrations including Zapier, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, GetResponse, SendGrid, Mailjet, Omnisend, Sendinblue, ConvertKit, iContact and Autopilot.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Embedding
The FAQ says a giveaway widget can be embedded on an HTML-supporting website or shared through a standalone page URL.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
GDPR
The FAQ states that Socialman is located in the European Union and that its privacy policy is compatible with current GDPR regulations.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
GDPR statement
The FAQ states that Socialman operates in the EU and that its privacy policy is compatible with GDPR.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Giveaway setup
The homepage says ready-made templates let users set up giveaways in under three minutes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Languages
The widget supports 20 languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Legal operator
The terms identify the operator as RED Przemyslaw Wegrzyn, company number 932847692, tax ID PL8971636213.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Limit: free-tier restrictions
A G2 reviewer says the free version limits statistics and integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: support and integrations
G2 reviewers report limited features, weak responsiveness from support and imperfect integration with some platforms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Trustpilot complaints
Trustpilot reviewers allege unwanted email, subscription billing after cancellation and difficulty getting support; Socialman replies that giveaway participation can trigger host messages and points to its privacy policy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Location restriction
The FAQ says restricting giveaway access by location is unavailable on the free Basic plan.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Marketing integrations
Help documentation lists Zapier, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, GetResponse, SendGrid, Mailjet, Omnisend, Sendinblue, ConvertKit, iContact and Autopilot integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
One-click entry
Its widget guides participants through actions and entry points in a simplified flow.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Open-source component
The WordPress plugin is identified as open-source software, while the hosted Socialman service is presented as a subscription SaaS product.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en-nz.wordpress.org
Plan limit
The FAQ says all plans, including Basic, currently allow unlimited campaign creation.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Plugin changelog
The WordPress listing records releases through version 1.2.6, including Gutenberg support and embed-URL updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en-nz.wordpress.org
Praise: ease of use
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe Socialman as simple, user friendly and quick for launching contests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: multi-platform campaigns
G2 reviewers praise managing giveaways across several social networks and the breadth of integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Capterra
0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.8 out of 5 from 5 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Security and privacy
The privacy policy says Socialman uses technical and organizational safeguards and keeps personal data within the European Union.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Service availability limitation
The terms exclude operator liability for outages, maintenance interruptions, internet problems and data loss.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Social actions
The FAQ lists actions for Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Discord, Steam, Telegram, Pinterest, Spotify and Reddit.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Social integrations
Supported action networks include Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Discord, Steam, Telegram, Pinterest, Spotify and Reddit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Templates
Ready-made templates are provided for setting up giveaways on popular platforms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Winner selection
Entries are tallied automatically and winners can be selected manually or by computerized random draw.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
WordPress plugin
A WordPress plugin embeds Socialman giveaway widgets through a block or shortcode and requires a free Socialman account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en-nz.wordpress.org
WordPress requirements
The plugin page lists WordPress 3.0.1 or newer and PHP 5.3 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en-nz.wordpress.org
Zapier
The Zapier integration can send participant data such as email addresses, names and custom fields to connected apps, and requires the giveaway’s newsletter sign-up action.Read 2 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Zapier integration
Zapier receives participant email and other fields through a webhook; an optional API key can authenticate the webhook.Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net

Plans and prices

Basic Free Prize images · 20 languages · Facebook and Twitter/X features · winner selection · data access · CSV exports · embed anywhere · terms generator Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Standard $12 a month Billed monthly Unlimited giveaways, actions and winners · viral share · newsletter signup · polls and quizzes · location restriction · Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, Steam and Discord features Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net
Pro $30 a month Billed monthly Detailed analytics · Instagram photo selection · App Store and Google Play download actions · remove branding · landing-page backgrounds · custom welcome emails · TikTok, Telegram, Pinterest, Spotify and Reddit features Read 15 Oct 2026 · socialman.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • All plans allow unlimited campaign creation
  • CSV exports available on every plan
  • Giveaways can be embedded or shared by page
  • Winner selection can be manual or random

Limits

  • Email entry is required for giveaways
  • Basic has no location restrictions
  • Basic lists Facebook and X/Twitter features
  • Standard costs $12 a month

Who it suits

Socialman suits people or organizations running social-channel promotions who need entry collection, winner selection, or campaign embeds. Its listed campaign types also include polls, quizzes, and newsletter campaigns.

Socialman in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

Socialman is a multi-channel platform for giveaways, contests and related campaigns. It is best suited to creators and organizations that want to collect entries across social networks and manage winner selection and participant data in one place. Its free tier covers core giveaway tasks, while paid plans unlock location controls and additional channel actions.

Key features

Campaigns can take the form of giveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, quizzes or newsletter promotions. Ready-made templates are intended to get a giveaway set up in under three minutes, and entry methods include social sign-in, follows, posts, retweets, page and URL visits, app downloads, coupon unlocks, polls, quizzes and open questions. This range suits promotions that need more than a follow or like, but the social actions available depend on the plan.

Socialman tallies entries and supports one-click winner selection, either manually or by random draw. Email entry is required in every giveaway; collected addresses can be exported as CSV on every plan. That makes the participant list portable, but the mandatory email step is a poor fit for campaigns that should not ask entrants for an address.

Giveaways can be embedded on an HTML-supporting site or shared through a standalone page URL. Socialman supports voting and moderation tools, as well as analytics and reporting. Its FAQ names 13 giveaway languages, while the Basic plan includes 20 languages. The platform's social actions span Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Discord, Steam, Telegram, Pinterest, Spotify and Reddit; the broader network list also includes Snapchat, Kick and Tumblr, though plan-specific features determine which actions hosts can use.

Zapier can send participant names, email addresses and custom fields to connected apps, provided the giveaway includes the newsletter sign-up action. Other email integrations include Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, GetResponse, SendGrid, Mailjet, Omnisend, Sendinblue, ConvertKit, iContact and Autopilot. Socialman is based in the European Union, and its privacy policy is described as compatible with current GDPR regulations. Support is available through contact forms on the homepage and in the account dashboard.

Pricing

Socialman is freemium, with a free plan and a 30-day trial. All plans, including Basic, currently permit unlimited campaign creation, so the free tier is not constrained by a campaign-count quota.

Basic — free. Basic includes prize images, 20 languages, Facebook and Twitter/X features, winner selection, data access, CSV exports, embedding, and a terms-and-conditions generator. It is a practical starting point for straightforward campaigns on those channels, but location restrictions are unavailable and the plan does not include the broader paid-tier channel features.

Standard — $12 a month, billed monthly. Standard includes Basic, unlimited giveaways, actions and winners, viral sharing, newsletter sign-up, polls and quizzes, location restrictions, and Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, Steam and Discord features. It is the sensible step up when geographic eligibility controls or those additional channels matter; it does not include Pro's analytics, branding removal or its further channel actions.

Pro — $30 a month, billed monthly. Pro includes Standard plus detailed analytics, Instagram photo selection, App Store and Google Play download actions, removal of Socialman branding, landing-page backgrounds, custom welcome emails, and TikTok, Telegram, Pinterest, Spotify and Reddit features. It suits campaigns that need those specific actions, presentation controls or analytics; otherwise Standard retains the core campaign tools at a lower monthly cost.

Platforms

Socialman runs on web, Android and iOS. Its embed option also allows a giveaway to appear on a website that supports HTML, while a standalone page URL provides a hosted alternative.

Who it's for

Socialman is a good match for creators and organizations running recurring, multi-channel promotions who want unlimited campaign creation, winner selection and CSV access even on the free plan. Standard is more appropriate when location restrictions or its added channel features are essential; Pro is for teams that need its expanded actions, analytics or branding controls. It is less suitable when email entry must be optional.

Pros and cons

Pro: Unlimited campaign creation applies to Basic as well as paid plans, making the free tier useful for repeated campaigns rather than a one-off trial.

Pro: Winner selection and CSV access are included on every plan, so basic selection and participant export do not require an upgrade.

Pro: Multiple formats and entry methods support polls, quizzes, newsletter campaigns and app-download promotions alongside giveaways.

Con: Email entry is mandatory for every giveaway, which excludes campaigns that should minimize entrant data collection.

Con: Basic lacks location restrictions, and access to social actions is divided across paid tiers, so a free campaign may not cover the channels or eligibility controls a host needs.

Con: Zapier data transfer depends on including newsletter sign-up, tying that integration to a particular entry action.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Social Media Contest Software. Consider Heyo if its Instagram and TikTok-focused beta, or its paid plans, better match the campaign; the free beta is marked as coming soon. SweepWidget is worth considering when API availability matters or its free hosted landing page and 10-user-entry allowance fit a small promotion.

Simpliers may suit a giveaway that can stay within 200 entries and one free use per post, while Contestit offers a free tier capped at one giveaway and 500 participants per month. Choose Easypromos instead if a paid service with a free trial and up to 5,000 comments on its Basic Plan is a better fit. Gleam Competitions is an alternative when its free plan's 10-winner campaign cap and one repeat action are sufficient.

PromoSimple may work for a small, short promotion within its free plan's 50-entrant and seven-day limits. Strutta is a paid alternative for campaigns whose scale fits its Standard plan's 100,000-entry allowance and five-brand limit.

Verdict

Choose Socialman if you want to run repeated, multi-format campaigns with winner selection and CSV exports available on a free plan, then pay for the channel actions or location controls your promotion needs. Look elsewhere if email collection must be optional, or if the actions you need do not fit the features attached to its tiers.

Verdict

Socialman offers multiple campaign formats with entry tallying, winner selection, and CSV access. Check the free plan's location limit and the channel features attached to each paid tier.

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