# Best Free Contest Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra > Find and compare the 2026 best free Contest software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours. Source: https://www.capterra.com/contest-software/s/free --- # Best Contest Software for free For more information consult our [Contest Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) [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 [## 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 [## 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 [## Zealous](https://www.capterra.com/p/203404/Zealous/) [4.7 (53)](https://www.capterra.com/p/203404/Zealous/reviews/) Transform contests with Zealous for just $37/month! 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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 [## 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 [## TestInvite](https://www.capterra.com/p/184758/Test-Invite/) [4.9 (51)](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 [## Judgify](https://www.capterra.com/p/160569/Judgify/) [4.2 (29)](https://www.capterra.com/p/160569/Judgify/reviews/) Judgify brings a cloud-based awards judging system to simplify the process and reduce the cost. No hardcopy or postage needed with us. [Learn more about Judgify](https://www.capterra.com/p/160569/Judgify/) 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 [## KickoffLabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/151692/kickofflabs/) [4.7 (24)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151692/kickofflabs/reviews/) A viral contest platform to quickly set up lead capture, referral promotions, and product launches where fans become influencers! [Learn more about KickoffLabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/151692/kickofflabs/) 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 [## Untap](https://www.capterra.com/p/193127/Untap-Compete/) [4.8 (23)](https://www.capterra.com/p/193127/Untap-Compete/reviews/) Run innovation challenges, hackathons, & startup programs with Untap - unlimited submissions, branded platforms, & seamless management. [Learn more about Untap](https://www.capterra.com/p/193127/Untap-Compete/) 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 [## Gleam Apps](https://www.capterra.com/p/199369/Gleam-Apps/) [4.6 (20)](https://www.capterra.com/p/199369/Gleam-Apps/reviews/) Gleam is a marketing platform designed to help you grow & engage your community. 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