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Head-to-head · Hackathon Software

Devfolio vs Agorize

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Devfolio #2 in Hackathon Software 9.0/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Devfolio
Agorize #3 in Hackathon Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Agorize

Devfolio leads on 1 check, Agorize on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDevfolio · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Devfolio
  • Most featuresDevfolio · 4 of 5

Devfolio scores higher on our rubric for hackathon software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Devfolio offers free plan; Agorize doesn't.

Devfolio is the better fit for free hackathons with structured judging workflows. Agorize is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise challenge programs.

  • Devfolio fits best

    Free hackathons with structured judging workflows

  • Agorize fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise challenge programs

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Side by side

Feature Devfolio 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Agorize 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #2 in Hackathon Software #3 in Hackathon Software
Best for Free hackathons with structured judging workflows Mid-market and enterprise challenge programs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Devfolio 4/5 · Agorize 1/5
Event registration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Team formation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Submission portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Judging and scoring ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Custom branding Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Participant limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers applications, review, acceptance, RSVP, and check-in
  • Supports team creation, project submissions, and judge scoring
  • Includes a hackathon microsite and project showcase
  • Branded portals support multiple challenge formats and custom presentation.
  • Combines submissions, participant management, evaluation, mentoring, and messaging.
  • AI-assisted screening, analytics, exports, and API connections support program operations.
Cons
  • Available on the web platform only
  • Cloud deployment only
  • Business organizers must contact Devfolio for pricing
  • Requires a sales conversation; the website does not publish plan prices.
  • Its stated fit is mid-market and enterprise, not smaller teams seeking a free plan.
  • Its broad program toolkit may be more than a single, simple contest requires.
Our verdict

Devfolio brings hackathon organization into a web-based workflow for communities and organizations. Organizers can set up an event, manage applications through review and acceptance, handle RSVPs and check-in, and oversee teams and project…

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Organizations running startup challenges, student competitions, hackathons, awards, or internal innovation programs can use Agorize to manage a challenge from its public-facing page through evaluation and reporting. The cloud platform…

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  1. DevfolioHackathon Software 9.0Free plan · pricing on request
  2. AgorizeHackathon Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Devfolio — where it wins

    • Covers applications, review, acceptance, RSVP, and check-in
    • Supports team creation, project submissions, and judge scoring
    • Includes a hackathon microsite and project showcase

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on the web platform only
    • Cloud deployment only
    • Business organizers must contact Devfolio for pricing

  • Agorize — where it wins

    • Branded portals support multiple challenge formats and custom presentation.
    • Combines submissions, participant management, evaluation, mentoring, and messaging.
    • AI-assisted screening, analytics, exports, and API connections support program operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a sales conversation; the website does not publish plan prices.
    • Its stated fit is mid-market and enterprise, not smaller teams seeking a free plan.
    • Its broad program toolkit may be more than a single, simple contest requires.
  • Devfolio9.0/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A structured workflow for hackathon registration, team formation, submissions, and judging.

    Visit DevfolioFull verdict →
  • Agorize8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable platform for branded challenges, submissions, review, and reporting.

    Visit AgorizeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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