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Head-to-head · Contest Software

Evalato vs Picter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Evalato #4 in Contest Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Evalato
Picter #7 in Contest Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Picter

Evalato leads on 0 checks, Picter on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEvalato · 8.6/10
  • Most featuresPicter · 1 of 2

Evalato scores higher on our rubric for contest software: 8.6 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Evalato is the better fit for organizations running paid awards with automated judging. Picter is the better fit for photography contests and curated open calls.

  • Evalato fits best

    Organizations running paid awards with automated judging

  • Picter fits best

    Photography contests and curated open calls

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Side by side

Feature Evalato 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Picter 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.9
Ranking #4 in Contest Software #7 in Contest Software
Best for Organizations running paid awards with automated judging Photography contests and curated open calls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €2,500 one-time —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email
Integrations 5,000+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Evalato 0/2 · Picter 1/2
Social sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom branding Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Contest formats Not checked yet Photography contests, grants, open calls
Entry methods Not checked yet Online submission form; photo/image upload; video upload on Custom plan
Entry limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Winner selection Not checked yet Judged
Our review
Pros
  • Collects entry fees and supports six voting methods, including public voting
  • Automates emails and workflows across multiple judging rounds
  • Publishes winner galleries and public winner lists
  • Branded landing pages and configurable submission forms
  • Rounds, collections, filters and labels organize entries
  • Juror roles, blind judging and KPI judging support review
Cons
  • Pricing starts at €2,500 per program, with no free plan
  • Grow tiers list basic judging; advanced multi-round judging starts at Pro
  • Enterprise pricing is not stated in the plan details
  • Contest plans require a sales quote
  • Video uploads are limited to the Custom plan
  • The product is focused on judged calls, not broad contest formats
Our verdict

Evalato is cloud-based awards management software for organizations running awards, competitions, scholarships, grants, nominations, and other recognition programs. It brings entry forms, submissions, fee collection, judge assignment,…

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Picter gives organizations a web-based way to run photography contests, grants and other open calls. Organizers can publish a branded landing page with a unique URL, configure a submission form and manage entries through sorting, filtering…

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  1. EvalatoContest Software 8.6Paid
  2. PicterContest Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Evalato — where it wins

    • Collects entry fees and supports six voting methods, including public voting
    • Automates emails and workflows across multiple judging rounds
    • Publishes winner galleries and public winner lists

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing starts at €2,500 per program, with no free plan
    • Grow tiers list basic judging; advanced multi-round judging starts at Pro
    • Enterprise pricing is not stated in the plan details

  • Picter — where it wins

    • Branded landing pages and configurable submission forms
    • Rounds, collections, filters and labels organize entries
    • Juror roles, blind judging and KPI judging support review

    Where it doesn't

    • Contest plans require a sales quote
    • Video uploads are limited to the Custom plan
    • The product is focused on judged calls, not broad contest formats

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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