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We compared three genuinely different tools for running giveaways and contests: Woorise, a hosted all-in-one platform (giveaways, quizzes, forms, surveys) with exceptional reviews and pricing from €20/month; RafflePress, a WordPress plugin that recently switched to a one-time $299 payment instead of a subscription — but only works if you already run a self-hosted WordPress site; and Gleam, the established, widely-known name with a genuine free tier and paid plans starting around $19-29/month. The right choice depends mainly on whether you run WordPress and whether you want a recurring subscription or a one-time cost.
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This roundup was last updated July 2026, with pricing verified directly on each tool’s own pricing page. Woorise prices natively in EUR; RafflePress and Gleam price in USD (converted at 1 USD = ~€0.8442, ECB, approximate).
🔬 How This Roundup Was Done
All three tools’ pricing verified directly from their own pricing pages in July 2026, including Woorise’s full entries-tier price matrix and RafflePress’s confirmed switch to one-time pricing. Gleam’s exact current tier breakdown proved harder to extract from its client-rendered pricing widget — the free-tier and starting-price figures below are cross-referenced across multiple sources and disclosed as such rather than presented with false precision. Ratings cross-checked across Trustpilot, G2, TrustRadius, and Capterra where available.
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Giveaway Tools at a Glance
| Tool | Starting Price | Platform | Free Option | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woorise | €20/mo annual (~€25/mo monthly) | Hosted, standalone | ✅ 14-day Pro trial | All-in-one interactive content, no WordPress needed |
| RafflePress | $299 one-time | WordPress plugin only | ✅ Free Lite version | Existing WordPress sites wanting a permanent, no-subscription plugin |
| Gleam | Free tier; paid from ~$19-29/mo | Hosted, standalone | ✅ Genuine free tier | Established brand, broad multi-app ecosystem |
1. Woorise — Best All-in-One Platform (from €20/Month)
Woorise is a hosted platform that handles giveaways, quizzes, surveys, forms, landing pages, and popups from a single dashboard — no WordPress or website of your own required. Read our full Woorise review for the complete breakdown.
Pricing:
- Basic: €20/month annual (€25/month monthly) – 1,000 entries/month, unlimited campaigns
- Grow: €34/month annual (€43/month monthly) – 2,000 entries/month, integrations, remove branding
- Pro: from €69/month annual (€87/month monthly) – 10,000 entries/month, scaling to 1,000,000/month, file uploads, photo voting, custom domain
Best For: Marketers who want giveaways, quizzes, and forms in one platform without touching WordPress, and who value exceptionally strong reviews (5/5 Trustpilot, 4.6/5 G2).
Skip If: You already run WordPress and specifically want your giveaway tool built into your existing site rather than a separate hosted platform.
2. RafflePress — Best for Existing WordPress Sites ($299 One-Time)
RafflePress is a WordPress plugin, not a standalone platform — it only works if you already run a self-hosted WordPress site (WordPress.org, not the hosted WordPress.com version). It recently switched from a subscription model to a one-time payment, a genuinely significant change worth knowing about. See our Woorise vs RafflePress comparison for the full technical trade-off.
Pricing:
- Single Site: $299 one-time (~€252) – 1 WordPress site, all features, lifetime updates, 1 year priority support
- Unlimited Sites: $349 one-time (~€295) – unlimited WordPress sites, same feature set, aimed at agencies
Best For: WordPress site owners who want a permanent giveaway plugin with no recurring subscription, especially agencies managing multiple client sites (the Unlimited plan is only $50 more than Single Site).
Skip If: You don’t run WordPress, or you’d rather pay monthly/annually than commit $299 upfront.
3. Gleam — The Established Name (Free Plan, Paid from ~$19-29/Month)
Gleam is the most established, widely-recognized name in this space, with a genuine free tier for its Competitions app and a broader multi-app ecosystem (Rewards, Capture, and others) beyond just giveaways. Worth acknowledging honestly: it’s the incumbent brand here, with a longer track record than either Woorise or RafflePress. See our Woorise vs Gleam comparison for the full picture.
Pricing: A genuine free tier exists for running a basic Competitions campaign. Paid plans start around $19-29/month (~€16-24) based on the most consistent figures we found, scaling up toward $49-119+/month (~€41-100+) for higher tiers or bundled access to Gleam’s other apps. Gleam’s pricing widget is client-rendered and its exact current tier names and breakdown weren’t cleanly extractable via direct verification — treat these figures as a reasonable range rather than an exact quote, and confirm current tiers directly on gleam.io/pricing before committing.
Best For: Anyone who wants the most established name in the space, or who’s already using (or considering) Gleam’s other apps (Rewards, Capture) beyond just Competitions.
Skip If: You want fully transparent, easy-to-verify pricing upfront — both Woorise and RafflePress are more straightforward to price out before signing up.
How to Choose
Start with one question: do you run WordPress, and do you want your giveaway tool living inside it? If yes, RafflePress’s one-time payment is worth serious consideration — no subscription, ever. If no (or you’d rather keep your giveaway tool independent of your website entirely), Woorise’s all-in-one platform and exceptional review scores make it our top pick for most people. Gleam remains a reasonable choice if brand longevity and its wider app ecosystem matter more to you than pricing transparency.
Our Top Pick: Woorise
All-in-one giveaways, quizzes, and forms. 14-day free Pro trial.
Try Woorise Free →Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best giveaway tool overall?
It depends on your setup, not just features. If you don’t run WordPress (or don’t want your giveaway tied to your site), Woorise is the strongest all-in-one hosted option — giveaways, quizzes, forms, and surveys in one dashboard, exceptionally well-reviewed. If you already run WordPress, RafflePress is built specifically for that environment and now uses a one-time payment instead of a subscription. Gleam is the established, broadly-known name with the widest track record, at a real but reasonable cost.
Do I need a WordPress site to run a giveaway?
No — both Woorise and Gleam are standalone, hosted platforms that work independently of any website. RafflePress is the one tool here that specifically requires a self-hosted WordPress site (WordPress.org, not WordPress.com’s hosted version) — it’s a plugin, not a standalone platform.
Which giveaway tool is cheapest?
For ongoing use, Woorise’s Basic plan (€20/month billed annually, ~1,000 entries/month) is the lowest recurring cost among the three. RafflePress technically has no recurring cost at all — it’s a $299 one-time payment for a single WordPress site — which can work out cheaper than a subscription over a long enough timeframe, but requires the larger upfront payment and your own WordPress hosting.
Is a free giveaway tool good enough for a first campaign?
Often yes, for testing the format. Gleam and Woorise both offer ways to try before paying (Gleam has a genuine free tier for Competitions; Woorise offers a 14-day free trial of its Pro plan). RafflePress has a free “Lite” version in the WordPress.org plugin directory with reduced features. None of the free options are ideal for a serious, large-scale campaign, but all three are enough to test whether the format works for your audience first.
Related Resources
- 🎁 Woorise Review 2026 — Full hands-on review of Woorise specifically
- 🔌 Woorise vs RafflePress — Hosted platform vs WordPress plugin
- 🏆 Woorise vs Gleam — Newer all-in-one tool vs the established name
- 🚀 How to Create a Giveaway With Woorise — Step-by-step guide
