Continuous Cup

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.3 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  In-person contests with judged scoring and check-in
• Free plan
  Yes
• Winner selection
  Judged
• Facts checked
  24 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • QR-code check-in and tracking support physical contest entries
  • Anonymized judging, rubrics and multiple score aggregation methods
  • Live standings, public voting and shareable published results

• Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access requires a browser on supported devices
  • Stripe is the only listed integration
  • Support is provided through email

Our verdict on Continuous Cup

Continuous Cup is a browser-based platform for organizers running judged competitions and scored events. It fits tasting and maker contests, awards, creative competitions, pitch and science fairs, races, leagues, heats, finals and knockout brackets. Public competition pages, staff-assisted entry collection, walk-up registration and check-in give organizers several ways to bring participants into an event. Judges can score from a phone, tablet or laptop browser without installing an app.

The judging workflow is the product’s standout area. Organizers can invite judges, accept judge applications and automatically assign entries. Optional anonymized judging uses anonymous entry codes, while rubric-based scoring and multiple aggregation methods support different evaluation models. Panel agreement and judge drift checks add review points for panels, and public voting can run alongside judged scoring. For physical events, QR-code tracking and check-in connect entry handling with competition records. Live standings, published results, certificates and verifiable credentials extend the workflow beyond score collection.

Continuous Cup uses cloud deployment and a web platform, with Stripe listed as its integration and email as its support channel. Its freemium model includes a free plan, giving organizers a way to start without committing to a paid tier. The combination of check-in, assignment, scoring controls and published standings makes it a strong fit for small and mid-market teams managing in-person judged events. Organizations that need a native app, a broader integration ecosystem or support beyond email should compare alternatives designed around those requirements.

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Continuous Cup pricing

Continuous Cup fact sheet

Continuous Cup integrations

Continuous Cup lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• Stripe

Alternatives to Continuous Cup

• Gleam CompetitionsA flexible contest builder with broad entry methods, fraud controls, and tiered campaign features.9.1
• EasypromosA broad contest toolkit for brands that need more than a simple social giveaway.8.8
• Award ForceA configurable awards platform built for programs with complex judging workflows.8.7

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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