--- title: "Best Contest Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find the top Contest software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/contest-software/" page_type: "category" language: "en" --- # Best Contest Software [4.6 (73)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140294/OpenWater-Awards/reviews/) Awards management software that handles online entries and payments, provides real-time scoring, voting, judging, and email marketing. [Learn more about OpenWater](https://www.capterra.com/p/140294/OpenWater-Awards/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [4.3 (42)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147199/Qualifio/reviews/) Qualifio is the leading European data collection platform for consumer brands, built to gather insights through interactive campaigns. [Learn more about Qualifio](https://www.capterra.com/p/147199/Qualifio/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [4.8 (193)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148148/Award-Force/reviews/) Award Force provides secure, scalable voting infrastructure for contests, competitions and live events. [Learn more about Award Force](https://www.capterra.com/p/148148/Award-Force/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration 96% recommend this product [4.4 (156)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154791/ShortStack/reviews/) Create unique contest landing pages, run social contests, choose winners, send emails and analyze results - all from one place. [Learn more about ShortStack](https://www.capterra.com/p/154791/ShortStack/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) [4.8 (399)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/reviews/) Submittable powers you with tools to launch, manage, measure, and grow social impact programs, locally and globally. [Learn more about Submittable](https://www.capterra.com/p/158382/Submittable/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration 90% recommend this product [## Kangaroo](https://www.capterra.com/p/149363/Kangaroo-Rewards/) [4.9 (261)](https://www.capterra.com/p/149363/Kangaroo-Rewards/reviews/) Acquire new customers and boost customer engagement with Kangaroo's powerful contest and games solution with built-in marketing. [Learn more about Kangaroo](https://www.capterra.com/p/149363/Kangaroo-Rewards/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration 88% recommend this product [## Spinify](https://www.capterra.com/p/155500/Spinify/) [4.5 (199)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155500/Spinify/reviews/) We help companies crush their targets, boost employee engagement & create positive culture through competition, recognition & coaching. [Learn more about Spinify](https://www.capterra.com/p/155500/Spinify/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Referral Factory](https://www.capterra.com/p/218230/Referral-Factory/) [4.8 (162)](https://www.capterra.com/p/218230/Referral-Factory/reviews/) Referral marketing software for mid-market and enterprise businesses to launch white-label programs and automatically track referrals. [Learn more about Referral Factory](https://www.capterra.com/p/218230/Referral-Factory/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration 93% recommend this product [## Wishpond](https://www.capterra.com/p/145745/Wishpond/) [4.1 (154)](https://www.capterra.com/p/145745/Wishpond/reviews/) Wishpond makes it easy to run social contests & promotions, including sweepstakes, photo contests, Instagram hashtag contests & more. [Learn more about Wishpond](https://www.capterra.com/p/145745/Wishpond/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## UpViral](https://www.capterra.com/p/230137/UpViral/) [4.7 (107)](https://www.capterra.com/p/230137/UpViral/reviews/) UpViral is the World's most complete Viral Referral system. Start generating more traffic, leads, and sales... exponentially!  [Learn more about UpViral](https://www.capterra.com/p/230137/UpViral/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration 93% recommend this product [## VYPER](https://www.capterra.com/p/152500/VYPER/) [4.6 (84)](https://www.capterra.com/p/152500/VYPER/reviews/) Allows you to create & run referral campaigns, contests, giveaways and reward programs that help grow your business and drive growth. [Learn more about VYPER](https://www.capterra.com/p/152500/VYPER/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## InfoReady](https://www.capterra.com/p/144347/InfoReady-Review/) [4.4 (74)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144347/InfoReady-Review/reviews/) A platform that helps institutions and businesses manage grants, internal funding, limited submissions, and R&D portfolios. [Learn more about InfoReady](https://www.capterra.com/p/144347/InfoReady-Review/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Cool Tabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/149043/Cool-Tabs/) [4.5 (70)](https://www.capterra.com/p/149043/Cool-Tabs/reviews/) Boost marketing campaigns and capture qualified leads. Perform Brand Monitoring, Social Listening, and real-time content curation. [Learn more about Cool Tabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/149043/Cool-Tabs/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Zealous](https://www.capterra.com/p/203404/Zealous/) [4.7 (60)](https://www.capterra.com/p/203404/Zealous/reviews/) Transform contests with Zealous for just $37/month! Captivate entrants, simplify judging & boost visibility. Try FREE today! [Learn more about Zealous](https://www.capterra.com/p/203404/Zealous/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Woorise](https://www.capterra.com/p/161265/Woorise/) [4.7 (58)](https://www.capterra.com/p/161265/Woorise/reviews/) Run giveaways, sweepstakes & contests with customizable forms and 2000+ templates to grow leads and followers. [Learn more about Woorise](https://www.capterra.com/p/161265/Woorise/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## BetterWorld](https://www.capterra.com/p/237618/BetterWorld/) [4.6 (57)](https://www.capterra.com/p/237618/BetterWorld/reviews/) BetterWorld is an intuitive online fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more money and keep more, with less effort. [Learn more about BetterWorld](https://www.capterra.com/p/237618/BetterWorld/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Submit.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178668/Submit-com/) [4.8 (56)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178668/Submit-com/reviews/) Submit.com is award-winning secure cloud software. Ideal for awards organisers to streamline entry management, nomination and judging. [Learn more about Submit.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178668/Submit-com/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## TestInvite](https://www.capterra.com/p/184758/Test-Invite/) [4.9 (52)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184758/Test-Invite/reviews/) Administer custom competition exams with anti-cheating measures for fair selection of the most skilled individuals.  [Learn more about TestInvite](https://www.capterra.com/p/184758/Test-Invite/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## SweepWidget](https://www.capterra.com/p/200014/SweepWidget/) [4.7 (52)](https://www.capterra.com/p/200014/SweepWidget/reviews/) Build giveaways to increase your email lists, social media followers, and customer leads. [Learn more about SweepWidget](https://www.capterra.com/p/200014/SweepWidget/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Easypromos](https://www.capterra.com/p/144520/Easypromos/) [4.5 (52)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144520/Easypromos/reviews/) User-friendly platform to create and manage interactive contests to collect UGC, boost brand awareness, and increase engagement. [Learn more about Easypromos](https://www.capterra.com/p/144520/Easypromos/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## ViralSweep](https://www.capterra.com/p/191859/ViralSweep/) [4.8 (49)](https://www.capterra.com/p/191859/ViralSweep/reviews/) ViralSweep provides brands with the tools to build and run sweepstakes, contests, giveaways, competitions, instant wins, and referrals. [Learn more about ViralSweep](https://www.capterra.com/p/191859/ViralSweep/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Rafflecopter](https://www.capterra.com/p/140296/Rafflecopter/) [4.4 (49)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140296/Rafflecopter/reviews/) Web-based solution that allows companies to build sweepstakes or giveaway promotions on their website or Facebook page. [Learn more about Rafflecopter](https://www.capterra.com/p/140296/Rafflecopter/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## StartupTree](https://www.capterra.com/p/233590/StartupTree/) [4.6 (42)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233590/StartupTree/reviews/) The all-in-one platform solution to manage and grow your entrepreneurial ecosystem at scale [Learn more about StartupTree](https://www.capterra.com/p/233590/StartupTree/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## RQ Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/232111/RQ-Awards/) [4.7 (41)](https://www.capterra.com/p/232111/RQ-Awards/reviews/) RQ Platform simplifies contest management with submissions, judging, tracking, and reporting, all in one secure, customizable system. [Learn more about RQ Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/232111/RQ-Awards/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration [## Evalato](https://www.capterra.com/p/180032/Evalato/) [5.0 (37)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180032/Evalato/reviews/) Evalato is a next-gen contest management software for awards, competitions, contests, prizes, nominations and other programs. [Learn more about Evalato](https://www.capterra.com/p/180032/Evalato/) Contest features reviewers most value Awards Management Entry Management Forms Management Fraud Detection Judging Management Landing Pages/Web Forms Scoring Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc) Social Media Integration Page 1 of 3 ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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