Devfolio vs Hackworks Platform

Devfolio9.0Visit Hackworks Platform8.6Visit

Higher score Devfolio #2 in Hackathon Software 9.0/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Devfolio

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Hackworks Platform #6 in Hackathon Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Hackworks

• Devfolio fits best

  Free hackathons with structured judging workflows

• Hackworks Platform fits best

  Branded hybrid events with collaboration features

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Side by side

Feature	Devfolio 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Hackworks Platform 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Hackathon Software	#6 in Hackathon Software
Best for	Free hackathons with structured judging workflows	Branded hybrid events with collaboration features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan · pricing on request	$1,900/unit one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Devfolio 4/5 · Hackworks Platform 5/5
Event registration	✓	✓
Team formation	✓	✓
Submission portal	✓	✓
Judging and scoring	✓	✓
Custom branding	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Participant limit	Not checked yet	500 participants
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	Supports organic, assigned or hybrid team formation Includes submission requirements, judge assignments and scoring tools Connects with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Webex
Cons	Available on the web platform only Cloud deployment only Business organizers must contact Devfolio for pricing	Free tier is limited to 50 registrants per challenge Professional costs $1,900 per event Enterprise pricing and customization are custom
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 →	Hackworks Platform gives organizers tools to run hackathons, innovation challenges, sprints and workshops online, in person or in hybrid formats. It is suited to teams that need a branded event page alongside registration, participant… 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

• Hackworks Platform — where it wins

  • Supports organic, assigned or hybrid team formation
  • Includes submission requirements, judge assignments and scoring tools
  • Connects with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Webex

  Where it doesn't

  • Free tier is limited to 50 registrants per challenge
  • Professional costs $1,900 per event
  • Enterprise pricing and customization are custom

• Devfolio9.0/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

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

  Visit DevfolioFull verdict →
• Hackworks Platform8.6/10 · Free plan

  Hackworks Platform combines registration, team formation, judging and participant communication.

  Visit HackworksFull verdict →