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Head-to-head · Sales Gamification Software

SmartWinnr vs Grit Board

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score SmartWinnr #7 in Sales Gamification Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SmartWinnr
Grit Board #11 in Sales Gamification Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Grit Board

SmartWinnr leads on 1 check, Grit Board on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSmartWinnr · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly Grit Board
  • Most featuresSmartWinnr · 5 of 5

SmartWinnr scores higher on our rubric for sales gamification software: 7.8 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #11.

Grit Board offers free plan; SmartWinnr doesn't publish it. SmartWinnr offers mobile app; Grit Board doesn't publish it.

SmartWinnr is the better fit for sales teams combining contests, learning, and incentives. Grit Board is the better fit for teams wanting a free CRM-scored sales game.

  • SmartWinnr fits best

    Sales teams combining contests, learning, and incentives

  • Grit Board fits best

    Teams wanting a free CRM-scored sales game

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Side by side

Feature SmartWinnr 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Grit Board 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.3
Ranking #7 in Sales Gamification Software #11 in Sales Gamification Software
Best for Sales teams combining contests, learning, and incentives Teams wanting a free CRM-scored sales game
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 14 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Enterprise, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SmartWinnr 5/5 · Grit Board 4/5
CRM integration ✓ ✓
Sales contests ✓ ✓
Leaderboards ✓ ✓
Rewards and incentives ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Leaderboard scope Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Combines contests, leaderboards, learning, coaching, roleplays, and incentives
  • Connects with CRM, LMS, identity, communication, and data systems
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, and API access
  • Free plan includes every game, unlimited boards, and custom scoring rules.
  • Paid plans sync HubSpot, Salesforce, and Pipedrive with automatic refreshes.
  • Supports contests, standings, team boards, rewards, history, and exports.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with the vendor
  • Its broad feature set may exceed contest-only requirements
  • Enterprise-oriented capabilities may require structured implementation
  • The platform is available only on the web.
  • Free Play relies on CSV uploads instead of live CRM synchronization.
  • Paid plans are listed as flat team prices with annual billing.
Our verdict

SmartWinnr is an enterprise sales enablement platform for sales, training, and enablement teams, particularly in regulated and performance-driven industries. It brings together sales contests and challenges, individual and team…

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Grit Board is a sales gamification platform for sales managers and revenue teams. It turns sales activity into recurring games and contests using CRM activity scoring, custom rules, player standings, team boards, and Grit Coin rewards.…

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  1. SmartWinnrSales Gamification Software 7.8Pricing on request
  2. Grit BoardSales Gamification Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SmartWinnr — where it wins

    • Combines contests, leaderboards, learning, coaching, roleplays, and incentives
    • Connects with CRM, LMS, identity, communication, and data systems
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with the vendor
    • Its broad feature set may exceed contest-only requirements
    • Enterprise-oriented capabilities may require structured implementation

  • Grit Board — where it wins

    • Free plan includes every game, unlimited boards, and custom scoring rules.
    • Paid plans sync HubSpot, Salesforce, and Pipedrive with automatic refreshes.
    • Supports contests, standings, team boards, rewards, history, and exports.

    Where it doesn't

    • The platform is available only on the web.
    • Free Play relies on CSV uploads instead of live CRM synchronization.
    • Paid plans are listed as flat team prices with annual billing.
  • SmartWinnr7.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad sales performance platform for contests, learning, coaching, and incentives.

    Visit SmartWinnrFull verdict →
  • Grit Board7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual)

    A free, CRM-scored sales gamification tool with paid sync and management features.

    Visit Grit BoardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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