Gleam Competitions vs Hello Bar

Gleam Competitions is software for running online contests intended to encourage engagement and sales. Campaign formats include giveaways, sweepstakes, photo contests, raffles and user-generated-content campaigns. Organizers can award entries for actions such as email subscriptions, social follows, comments, shares, hashtags, quizzes, file uploads and coupon codes across networks including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, Spotify and Discord. Winners can be selected randomly, from an entries leaderboard or by hand. Campaigns can be embedded on websites, blogs, Shopify, Linktree, landing pages or overlays. Tools include fraud detection, smart CAPTCHA, custom forms, custom CSS, first-party data collection, voting, moderation and analytics. The service supports more than 25 languages and lists integrations such as ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Salesforce, Shopify and Zapier. The free plan allows unlimited campaigns and entries, with 10 winners per campaign, one repeat action and one team member. Paid plans are Free at free, Hobby at $29 a month, Pro at $59 a month, Business at $179 a month and Premium at $499 a month. Zapier requires Pro or above and currently requires a Subscribe to Newsletter action.

Hello Bar is a web platform for creating and deploying embeddable JavaScript elements, including bars and popups, to engage visitors and collect leads. Placements also include modals, corner units, on-site notifications, full-page takeovers, and inline units. A drag-and-drop builder offers templates, custom CSS, and automatic brand matching. Targeting can use visitor geography, campaign, date and time, visit history, device type, or page. The platform includes A/B and split testing, reporting, and analytics, with connections to GA4 and other analytics platforms. Listed integrations include HubSpot, Salesforce, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Shopify, Slack, Webhooks, and Zapier; captured leads can be routed to email, CRM tools, and Slack through integrations. The free Starter plan includes 5,000 lifetime views. Growth costs $39 per month billed annually and includes 50,000 popup views per month and three seats. Premium is $69 per month billed annually, and Elite is $129 per month billed annually. Agency or Enterprise has custom pricing for multiple sites, higher view volume, and dedicated support. Hello Bar was founded in 2012.