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Head-to-head · Hackathon Software

Devfolio vs Hack2Skill

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
Hack2Skill #7 in Hackathon Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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 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
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
  • Covers registration, team formation, submissions and evaluation rounds
  • Supports shortlisting, waitlisting and finalist selection workflows
  • Manages schedules, mentors, jury, partners, FAQs and online sessions
Cons
  • Available on the web platform only
  • Cloud deployment only
  • Business organizers must contact Devfolio for pricing
  • Pricing requires contacting sales before purchase
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring self-hosting
  • Support is centered on phone and email channels
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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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,…

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  1. DevfolioHackathon Software 9.0Free plan · pricing on request
  2. Hack2SkillHackathon Software 8.5Pricing 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
  • 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.

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  • 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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