SmartWinnr vs Hoopla

SmartWinnr7.8Visit Hoopla7.6Visit

Higher score SmartWinnr #7 in Sales Gamification Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SmartWinnr

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Hoopla #9 in Sales Gamification Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Hoopla

• SmartWinnr fits best

  Sales teams combining contests, learning, and incentives

• Hoopla fits best

  Teams wanting visible contests and recognition

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Side by side

Feature	SmartWinnr 7.8/10 Visit ↗	Hoopla 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.6
Ranking	#7 in Sales Gamification Software	#9 in Sales Gamification Software
Best for	Sales teams combining contests, learning, and incentives	Teams wanting visible contests and recognition
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone
Integrations	14 integrations	20+ integrations
Built for	Enterprise, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SmartWinnr 5/5 · Hoopla 5/5
CRM integration	✓	✓
Sales contests	✓	✓
Leaderboards	✓	✓
Rewards and incentives	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓	✓
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	Real-time leaderboards cover individual and team sales rankings Supports contests, KPI tracking, recognition, points, and rewards Connects with major CRMs, collaboration tools, and APIs
Cons	Pricing requires contact with the vendor Its broad feature set may exceed contest-only requirements Enterprise-oriented capabilities may require structured implementation	Pricing requires a conversation with sales There is no free plan Best suited to KPI-driven teams with performance data
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… Read the review →	Hoopla is a sales gamification and recognition platform for inside, remote, hybrid, and other KPI-driven teams. It supports sales, customer success, and customer support use cases by turning CRM and operational data into live leaderboards,… Read the review →

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

• Hoopla — where it wins

  • Real-time leaderboards cover individual and team sales rankings
  • Supports contests, KPI tracking, recognition, points, and rewards
  • Connects with major CRMs, collaboration tools, and APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a conversation with sales
  • There is no free plan
  • Best suited to KPI-driven teams with performance data

• SmartWinnr7.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit SmartWinnrFull verdict →
• Hoopla7.6/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad sales gamification suite for teams that want visible performance contests.

  Visit HooplaFull verdict →