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What it is

SweepWidget helps organizations run giveaways, contests, and sweepstakes to grow social audiences, engagement, email lists, traffic, and sales. Its drag-and-drop builder supports custom styling and CSS, with more than 30 social platforms and over 110 entry methods listed. Campaign options include social and email promotions, photo and video contests, voting, leaderboards, airdrops, NFT giveaways, presales, and whitelist campaigns. Photo and video contests can use galleries, public voting, media approval, and judge panels. The service collects unlimited emails and lists 38 email CRM integrations. Shopify and WooCommerce can award entries for purchases using configured earning rates and spending thresholds. Campaigns can run in 103 languages. Fraud controls include selectable anti-spam levels, duplicate IP and VPN blocking, disposable-email filtering, and API-verified actions. Rules generation, location and age restrictions, participant verification, and recorded random drawings are available, but customers remain responsible for legal compliance. The Free plan is free; Pro is $29 a month.

Spec sheet

What it does
SweepWidget is a cloud platform for creating and managing giveaways, contests and sweepstakes across social and digital channels.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Purpose
SweepWidget helps organizations run giveaways, contests, and sweepstakes to grow social audiences, engagement, email lists, traffic, and sales.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Intended users
The maker says it serves enterprise clients running large sweepstakes as well as small blogs and startups running smaller giveaways.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
API
SweepWidget offers a REST API v2 using JSON and bearer authentication for giveaways, entries, participants, winners, analytics and workflow automation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Integrations
The integrations catalog advertises more than 65 integrations, including email platforms, analytics, pixels, Zapier, Shopify and WooCommerce.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
License
WordPress.org labels the plugin open source, while the hosted SweepWidget service terms retain SweepWidget intellectual-property rights.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en-ca.wordpress.org
Founded
CB Insights lists SweepWidget as founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cbinsights.com
Analytics
Plans include real-time analytics, entry moderation, winner selection and CSV export, with limits varying by tier.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Annual billing
The pricing page offers an annual billing option labeled “Save 17%.”Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
API availability
The current API v2 documentation says API access is exclusive to Enterprise users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
API examples
The legacy API documentation provides GET and POST examples in cURL, Python requests and JavaScript fetch.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Campaign builder
The service provides a drag-and-drop editor for custom giveaway styling, entry methods and forms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Campaign formats
The product supports photo and video contests with galleries, public voting, media approval, and judge panels.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Company type
Crunchbase lists SweepWidget as a private, active, for-profit information-technology company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Compliance tools
SweepWidget provides an official rules generator, location and age restrictions, participant verification, and recorded random drawings; it says the customer remains responsible for legal compliance.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Customer scale claim
A July 21, 2026 company blog post claimed SweepWidget had grown to more than 50,000 businesses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Data deletion
Participant data is stated to be deleted from SweepWidget servers four months after a contest ends.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Documentation
The help center has sections for setup, entry methods, account management, integrations, entry management, design, FAQs, Shopify and WooCommerce.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
E-commerce
Shopify and WooCommerce integrations can award giveaway entries for purchases, with configurable earning rates and spending thresholds.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Email collection
SweepWidget advertises unlimited email collection with more than 35 newsletter or CRM integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Entry methods
The product page lists more than 30 social platforms and over 110 entry methods.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Fraud controls
Official feature documentation describes anti-spam levels, duplicate-IP and VPN blocking, disposable-email filtering and API-verified actions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Giveaway builder
Users can build giveaways with a drag-and-drop editor, custom styling, and custom CSS.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
High-traffic requirement
Hosts expecting more than 50,000 participants must notify support at least 48 hours ahead or may face service limitations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Languages
The platform supports 103 languages through selectable or editable language templates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Leaderboards
A leaderboard feature ranks participants by points, referrals or completed actions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Legal name
A 2024 Wishpond annual filing names SweepWidget LLC as a contest-app competitor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · newsfile.futunn.com
Limit: G2 pricing/support
A verified G2 reviewer described a $120 monthly tier as overpriced and said support was limited to an AI chatbot rather than live help.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Software Advice pricing
A Software Advice reviewer complained that pricing was high compared with alternatives and requested short links.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: SpotSaaS workflow
SpotSaaS says advanced features can have a steep learning curve, the marketplace has limited connectors, and conditional winner rules are unavailable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com
Limit: Trustpilot anti-spam
Trustpilot includes complaints that strict anti-spam rules blocked legitimate entrants or required support intervention.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Mobile app promotion
An app-download entry method can link to the Apple App Store and Google Play, but download actions are manually verified.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Notable news
SweepWidget’s blog reported on February 12, 2026 that it analyzed eight years of data from more than 70,000 giveaways.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Photo contests
Photo and video contests support galleries, public voting, media approval and judge panels.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Praise: G2 users
G2’s review summary repeatedly praises customization, responsive support, ease of setup and integration flexibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: Software Advice users
Reviewers commonly praise the broad feature set, customization, simple contest setup and helpful customer service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Praise: Trustpilot support
Recent Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly report that support resolved entry or setup problems quickly.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Privacy controls
The product offers cookie consent, required consent checkboxes, CSV exports, and participant data deletion on request.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Rating on G2
4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.7 out of 5 from 52 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on SpotSaaS
4.89 out of 5 from 37 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.3 out of 5 from 63 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rewards
Campaigns can award instant coupons, instant prizes, tiered rewards and milestone rewards.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Service availability limitation
The terms disclaim warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service and accept risk from outages or inaccessible giveaways.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Social entry methods
Its pricing comparison lists 115 entry methods spanning services such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, Discord and Telegram.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Support terms
The terms describe a 7-day money-back guarantee during the first billing cycle when fewer than 25 participants have entered.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Webhooks
Enterprise includes custom webhooks that send real-time HTTP POST notifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
WordPress requirements
The former plugin listed WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 7.0+ and testing through WordPress 6.6.4.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en-ca.wordpress.org
WordPress status
The WordPress plugin was closed on December 31, 2024 because of a security issue and is unavailable for download.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en-ca.wordpress.org

Plans and prices

Free Free 10 user entries · free hosted landing page · unlimited campaigns Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Free Free Unlimited campaigns · 10 user emails visible · SweepWidget branding Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Pro $29 a month monthly 1 brand · 20+ social platforms · 35+ email integrations · 40 actions · 5 repeatable actions · 50 winners/prizes Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Pro $29 a month $29/mo 1 brand · 20+ social platforms · 35+ email integrations · up to 40 total actions Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Business $59 a month $59/mo 2 brands · leaderboards · instant coupons and prizes · Zapier integration Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Business $59 a month monthly 2 brands · 30+ social platforms · leaderboards · instant coupons/prizes · Zapier · 60 actions · 250 winners/prizes Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Premium $119 a month $119/mo 3 brands · no SweepWidget branding · whitelabeling and custom CSS · email verification and geo-blocking Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Premium $119 a month monthly 3 brands · no SweepWidget branding · whitelabeling · custom CSS · custom landing-page URL · email verification · geo-blocking · 80 actions · 1,000 winners/prizes Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Enterprise $249 a month $249/mo 5 brands · API access · custom webhooks and SMTP · phone verification · dedicated support agent Read 30 Sep 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Enterprise $249 a month monthly 5 brands · API access · custom webhooks · custom SMTP · phone verification · unlimited winners · dedicated support agent · 125 actions Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Pro annual $290 a year annual 1 brand · paid-plan features Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com
Business annual $590 a year annual 2 brands · paid-plan features Read 15 Oct 2026 · sweepwidget.com

Every SweepWidget plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • More than 110 entry methods are listed
  • Unlimited email collection
  • Campaigns support 103 languages
  • Includes consent and participant-data deletion controls
  • Free plan allows unlimited campaigns

Limits

  • Free plan allows 10 user entries
  • App-download actions are manually verified
  • Customers remain responsible for legal compliance

Who it suits

It suits organizations of different sizes, from small blogs and startups to enterprise clients running large sweepstakes. It is useful for teams combining social promotions, email collection, and purchase-based entries.

SweepWidget in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

SweepWidget is a promotion platform for organizations that use giveaways and contests to build audiences, collect leads or encourage sales. It is best suited to teams that need more than a basic random-draw campaign, particularly when they want varied entry actions, contest formats or store integrations.

Its breadth is a real strength, but the free plan allows just 10 user entries, and paid plans impose brand and action limits that matter as campaigns grow.

Key features

Campaigns and integrations

A drag-and-drop builder with custom styling and CSS supports a broad mix of formats: giveaways, sweepstakes, social and email campaigns, leaderboards, custom forms, photo and video contests, voting, airdrops, NFT giveaways, presales and whitelist campaigns. That range suits organizations running different kinds of promotions from one platform; it is more machinery than a small blog needs for an occasional prize draw.

SweepWidget lists more than 30 social platforms and over 110 entry methods, spanning networks such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Discord and LinkedIn. It supports 103 languages, which helps organizers run campaigns for audiences across language markets. Email collection is unlimited, with 38 email CRM integrations. The broader integration mix includes e-commerce, analytics and security services, plus a native API.

Shopify and WooCommerce integrations can award entries for purchases, with configurable rates and spending thresholds. This gives merchants a way to connect participation to buying behavior rather than relying only on social actions. Photo and video contests add galleries, public voting, media approval and judge panels, so organizers can moderate submissions and use either audience or judge involvement.

Trust and compliance

Anti-spam settings, duplicate IP and VPN blocking, disposable-email filtering and API-verified actions address common sources of suspicious entries. Privacy tools include cookie consent, required consent checkboxes, CSV exports and participant-data deletion on request. The official rules generator, age and location restrictions, participant verification and recorded random drawings are useful safeguards, but they do not shift legal responsibility: SweepWidget says the customer remains responsible for compliance.

An app-download entry can point participants to the Apple App Store or Google Play. Because downloads are manually verified, this is less suitable when organizers need automated confirmation of that action.

Pricing

SweepWidget is freemium, with paid plans starting at $29 a month. Annual billing is offered with a “Save 17%” label.

PlanPriceWhat it includesFreefree10 user entries, a free hosted landing page and unlimited campaignsPro$29 a month1 brand, 20+ social platforms, 35+ email integrations and up to 40 total actionsBusiness$59 a month2 brands, leaderboards, instant coupons and prizes, and Zapier integrationPremium$119 a month3 brands, no SweepWidget branding, whitelabeling, custom CSS, email verification and geo-blockingEnterprise$249 a month5 brands, API access, custom webhooks and SMTP, phone verification, and a dedicated support agentThe free plan removes the subscription cost but its 10-entry ceiling makes it hard to use for a promotion intended to attract a substantial audience. Pro is the entry point for a modest campaign operation, though the 40-action cap and single brand may constrain complex promotions. Business adds a second brand and prize mechanics; Premium is the clearer fit for agencies or organizations that need branded campaign pages and stronger verification controls. Enterprise adds API and messaging options, phone verification and a dedicated support agent for larger operations. The listed plans specify no seat allowance.

Platforms

SweepWidget supports web, Android and iOS, and offers an API. The platform breadth is useful for organizations managing campaigns across devices, while the API and custom integrations become more relevant to larger or more technically integrated programs.

Who it's for

The product can serve both small blogs and startups running modest giveaways and enterprise clients running large sweepstakes. The free tier is a low-cost way to explore campaign setup, not a practical choice for high-participation campaigns because of its entry cap. Merchants can benefit from purchase-based entries, while organizations running media contests gain moderation, voting and judging tools. Teams with straightforward, infrequent giveaways may find the feature breadth and paid-plan limits harder to justify.

Pros and cons

Pros: More than 110 entry methods and a wide range of campaign formats support promotions beyond simple giveaways.

Pros: Purchase-based entries for Shopify and WooCommerce connect campaigns to store sales.

Pros: Fraud controls, moderation, consent tools and recorded drawings provide useful campaign safeguards.

Cons: The free plan's 10-entry limit sharply restricts real-world reach.

Cons: Pro caps actions at 40 and covers one brand, so multi-brand or elaborate campaigns require a higher tier.

Cons: App-download actions require manual verification, limiting their value when organizers need automated validation.

Cons: Customers remain responsible for legal compliance despite the rules and restriction tools.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison set, see Social Media Contest Software. Heyo is another option; its supplied plan information describes an upcoming free beta focused on Instagram and TikTok. Socialman may suit readers looking for a free entry point with winner selection, CSV exports and Facebook and Twitter/X features. Contestit is worth considering for a simpler spin-wheel giveaway, with a free plan capped at one giveaway and 500 participants per month.

Easypromos is a paid alternative without a free plan; its Basic Plan costs $29 a month and includes six apps and up to 5,000 comments. Simpliers offers a free tier limited to 200 entries per giveaway and one free use per post, with paid pricing in euros. Gleam Competitions is a free option with unlimited campaigns and entries, up to 10 winners per campaign and one team member. Strutta is a paid option with an annual Standard plan at $240 a month and allowances for up to 100,000 entries or leads. KickoffLabs may fit a small lead-generation campaign, with a free mini-campaign capped at 100 uniques per month.

Verdict

Choose SweepWidget if your organization needs varied entry mechanics, multiple contest formats and integrations that can tie promotions to email or store activity. Its broad toolkit and escalating verification controls are the main reasons to choose it; the 10-entry free cap, Pro action ceiling and customer-owned compliance responsibility are reasons to look elsewhere if you need a generous free campaign, uncomplicated setup or a platform that takes legal responsibility off your hands.

Verdict

SweepWidget covers a wide range of campaign formats, integrations, and fraud controls, with a free starting option and paid plans from $29 a month. Review the free-plan entry limit and compliance responsibilities before choosing it.

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