Head-to-head · Hackathon Software
Devfolio vs Hack2Skill
Devfolio leads on 0 checks, Hack2Skill on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
Devfolio scores higher on our rubric for hackathon software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Devfolio is the better fit for free hackathons with structured judging workflows. Hack2Skill is the better fit for organizers needing detailed event and evaluation controls.
- Devfolio fits best
Free hackathons with structured judging workflows
- Hack2Skill fits best
Organizers needing detailed event and evaluation controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Devfolio 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Hack2Skill 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Hackathon Software | #7 in Hackathon Software |
| Best for | Free hackathons with structured judging workflows | Organizers needing detailed event and evaluation controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Devfolio 4/5 · Hack2Skill 4/5 | ||
| Event registration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team formation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Submission portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Judging and scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Participant limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Event formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Hack2Skill is a cloud platform for organizations and communities running hackathons, innovation challenges, workshops and related programs. It lets organizers create event websites, configure registration forms, form participant teams,… Read the review → |
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
Hack2Skill — where it wins
- Covers registration, team formation, submissions and evaluation rounds
- Supports shortlisting, waitlisting and finalist selection workflows
- Manages schedules, mentors, jury, partners, FAQs and online sessions
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales before purchase
- Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring self-hosting
- Support is centered on phone and email channels
- Devfolio9.0/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
A structured workflow for hackathon registration, team formation, submissions, and judging.
Visit DevfolioFull verdict → - Hack2Skill8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud platform covering hackathon registration, teams, submissions, judging and event operations.
Visit Hack2SkillFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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