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Head-to-head · Sweepstakes Software

PromoSimple vs ViralSweep

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score PromoSimple #5 in Sweepstakes Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $14/mo (annual) Free plan Visit PromoSimple
ViralSweep #6 in Sweepstakes Software 6.9/10 From $41/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit ViralSweep

PromoSimple leads on 2 checks, ViralSweep on 0, and 0 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 scorePromoSimple · 7.1/10
  • Lowest starting pricePromoSimple · $14/mo
  • Free planonly PromoSimple

PromoSimple scores higher on our rubric for sweepstakes software: 7.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

PromoSimple offers free plan; ViralSweep doesn't. PromoSimple is cheaper to start at $14/mo against $41/mo.

PromoSimple is the better fit for small teams needing affordable multi-format contests. ViralSweep is the better fit for referral campaigns that need fraud controls.

  • PromoSimple fits best

    Small teams needing affordable multi-format contests

  • ViralSweep fits best

    Referral campaigns that need fraud controls

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Side by side

Feature PromoSimple 7.1/10 Visit ↗ ViralSweep 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.9
Ranking #5 in Sweepstakes Software #6 in Sweepstakes Software
Best for Small teams needing affordable multi-format contests Referral campaigns that need fraud controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $14/mo (best) $41/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
Entry limit Not published Not published
Winner selection Both Not published
Entry methods email and Facebook login, Facebook visits or likes, Twitter follows or tweets, Instagram likes or follows, Pinterest follows or pins, polls, surveys, quizzes, refer-a-friend links, custom form fields Not published
Campaign types giveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, surveys, quizzes, refer-a-friend campaigns Not published
Fraud controls Not published true
Native integrations Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes reporting and random or manual winner selection
  • Supports social actions, polls, surveys, quizzes, and referrals
  • Embeds on websites, blogs, and Facebook pages with CSV exports
  • Supports milestone referrals, bonus entries and tiered prizes
  • Filters spam and bots with IP controls and verification codes
  • Hosts or embeds promotions and connects to marketing tools
Cons
  • Free Plan social entries cover only Facebook and Twitter
  • Web-only deployment limits native app options
  • Advanced design, white labeling, and analytics integration require Premium
  • No permanent free plan; the 7-day trial requires card details
  • Entry codes and premium integrations start at Business
  • API, A/B testing and audience segments require Premium
Our verdict

PromoSimple is a web-based promotion platform for bloggers, small businesses, brands, and agencies running giveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, surveys, quizzes, or refer-a-friend campaigns. It provides branded entry forms, participant…

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ViralSweep is a web-based platform for brands, marketers and agencies running sweepstakes, contests, giveaways, waitlists and instant-win promotions. It combines entry collection, social actions, referral links and analytics, with options…

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  1. PromoSimpleSweepstakes Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $14/mo (annual)
  2. ViralSweepSweepstakes Software 6.9From $41/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PromoSimple — where it wins

    • Free plan includes reporting and random or manual winner selection
    • Supports social actions, polls, surveys, quizzes, and referrals
    • Embeds on websites, blogs, and Facebook pages with CSV exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Plan social entries cover only Facebook and Twitter
    • Web-only deployment limits native app options
    • Advanced design, white labeling, and analytics integration require Premium

  • ViralSweep — where it wins

    • Supports milestone referrals, bonus entries and tiered prizes
    • Filters spam and bots with IP controls and verification codes
    • Hosts or embeds promotions and connects to marketing tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; the 7-day trial requires card details
    • Entry codes and premium integrations start at Business
    • API, A/B testing and audience segments require Premium
  • PromoSimple7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $14/mo (annual)

    Affordable, multi-format sweepstakes software with social entries, polls, and winner controls.

    Visit PromoSimpleFull verdict →
  • ViralSweep6.9/10 · From $41/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

    A flexible promotion platform with referral tools and fraud controls, starting at $41/month billed annually.

    Visit ViralSweepFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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