Hackathon Hub vs Hackworks Platform

Hackathon Hub8.8Visit Hackworks Platform8.6Visit

Higher score Hackathon Hub #4 in Hackathon Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Hackathon Hub

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

• Hackathon Hub fits best

  Free events needing advanced team and judging tools

• Hackworks Platform fits best

  Branded hybrid events with collaboration features

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Side by side

Feature	Hackathon Hub 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Hackworks Platform 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Hackathon Software	#6 in Hackathon Software
Best for	Free events needing advanced team and judging tools	Branded hybrid events with collaboration features
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$1,900/unit one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Live chat	Email
Compliance	GDPR	SSO/SAML
Integrations	1 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hackathon Hub 5/5 · Hackworks Platform 5/5
Event registration	✓	✓
Team formation	✓	✓
Submission portal	✓	✓
Judging and scoring	✓	✓
Custom branding	✓	✓
Specs
Participant limit	Not checked yet	500 participants
Event formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free organizer access with unlimited participants Skill-based matching, approved team merges and role-specific workflows Rubric scoring, real-time aggregation and configurable leaderboards	Supports organic, assigned or hybrid team formation Includes submission requirements, judge assignments and scoring tools Connects with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Webex
Cons	Web-only deployment may not suit organizers seeking native mobile apps Discord is the named external integration White-labelled event instances require a request to Pacific Bloom	Free tier is limited to 50 registrants per challenge Professional costs $1,900 per event Enterprise pricing and customization are custom
Our verdict	Hackathon Hub is a cloud-based web platform for organizers running hackathons and innovation challenges. Its role-specific tools serve participants, organizers, judges and mentors across registration, team formation, project submissions,… 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

• Hackathon Hub — where it wins

  • Free organizer access with unlimited participants
  • Skill-based matching, approved team merges and role-specific workflows
  • Rubric scoring, real-time aggregation and configurable leaderboards

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only deployment may not suit organizers seeking native mobile apps
  • Discord is the named external integration
  • White-labelled event instances require a request to Pacific Bloom

• 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

• Hackathon Hub8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free, web-based hub covering registration, teams, submissions, judging and event logistics.

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

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

  Visit HackworksFull verdict →