Sparkboard
Sparkboard: A web-based platform for running structured hackathons from event setup to scoring. Ranked #15 of 18 in Hackathon Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for organizers managing structured hackathon programs.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forOrganizers managing structured hackathon programs
- Judging and scoringYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers setup, publishing, and participant registration
- Supports team formation and project submissions
- Includes judge assignment and scoring workflows
Where it doesn't
- Focused on hackathons rather than general event ticketing
- The listed feature set centers on core event workflows
- Pricing is contact-sales
Our verdict on Sparkboard
Sparkboard is a web-based platform for organizations running structured hackathons and similar innovation events. Organizers can publish events, register participants, support team formation, collect project submissions, and manage judging. Participants can join events, collaborate in teams, and submit project information for review. Its scope is event administration rather than general-purpose ticketing, making it relevant to teams that need a defined path from event launch to judging.
The workflow is its clearest strength: registration, team management, a submission portal, judge assignment, and scoring are all part of the product. That gives organizers a connected set of tools for moving an event from participant intake through project review. Sparkboard is available on the web and is cloud deployed, with fit listed for small, mid-market, and enterprise organizations. The published feature set emphasizes these core stages; organizations looking for broader event functions should assess whether that focus matches their program.
Sparkboard uses a contact-sales pricing model, so buyers need to speak with the vendor to discuss purchase terms. This may suit organizations evaluating a platform for a structured program, but it offers less immediate price transparency than a published plan menu. Choose Sparkboard if your priority is administering hackathon registration, teams, submissions, and judging in one web-based workflow. If you need general event ticketing or are comparing options primarily by published prices and plan limits, another product may be a better fit.
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Sparkboard fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | sparkboard.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Sparkboard
- DevpostA broad free toolkit for qualifying student events; public online hackathons are fee-based.9.2
- DevfolioA structured workflow for hackathon registration, team formation, submissions, and judging.9.0
- AgorizeA configurable platform for branded challenges, submissions, review, and reporting.8.9
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