Devfolio
Devfolio: A structured workflow for hackathon registration, team formation, submissions, and judging. Ranked #2 of 18 in Hackathon Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan · pricing on request; best for free hackathons with structured judging workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · pricing on request
- Best forFree hackathons with structured judging workflows
- Free planYes
- Judging and scoringYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers applications, review, acceptance, RSVP, and check-in
- Supports team creation, project submissions, and judge scoring
- Includes a hackathon microsite and project showcase
Where it doesn't
- Available on the web platform only
- Cloud deployment only
- Business organizers must contact Devfolio for pricing
Our verdict on Devfolio
Devfolio brings hackathon organization into a web-based workflow for communities and organizations. Organizers can set up an event, manage applications through review and acceptance, handle RSVPs and check-in, and oversee teams and project submissions. Participants can create or join teams with invite codes, then submit project details with text, links, video, and image fields. It is a fit for organizers who want registration, submissions, and judging handled in one place, including student-run events that can use the free offering.
The workflow extends from application review through judging: organizers can assign judges, manage online or offline judging, review scores from dashboards, and export score results. Devfolio also supports a hackathon microsite and project showcase, while participants can showcase projects on their profiles. Organizers can choose online, in-person, or online-with-application-review formats; the latter can also support hybrid events. This makes the product relevant to events that need both applicant management and a defined route from team formation to scored project submissions, rather than just a registration page.
Pricing depends on the organizer: Devfolio says student-run hackathons are free, while its setup guide directs business organizers to contact the company for pricing. The published information does not present a tier-by-tier paid plan comparison, so business organizers should discuss costs with Devfolio before choosing it. Devfolio is delivered through the cloud, with email support, and is positioned for small, mid-market, and enterprise organizations. Choose it when a free student-run event or structured registration-to-judging process is central; organizers who require a non-web platform or prefer publicly stated business pricing should consider alternatives.
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Devfolio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Participant limit | Not verified |
| Event registration | Yes |
| Team formation | Yes |
| Submission portal | Yes |
| Judging and scoring | Yes |
| Event formats | Not verified |
| Custom branding | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan · pricing on request |
| Website | devfolio.co |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Devfolio
- DevpostA broad free toolkit for qualifying student events; public online hackathons are fee-based.9.2
- AgorizeA configurable platform for branded challenges, submissions, review, and reporting.8.9
- Hackathon HubA free, web-based hub covering registration, teams, submissions, judging and event logistics.8.8
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Devfolio vs the competition
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