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# Gleam vs SweepWidget Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Gleam** [

4.2/5(27)

](https://www.g2.com/products/gleam/reviews#reviews)

**SweepWidget** [

4.8/5(20)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sweepwidget/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Gleam**
 **Free** Per Month · Free

**SweepWidget**
Free Trial

**$0.00** · Free Plan

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Gleam**
Not enough reviews yet

**SweepWidget**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Gleam**
Not enough reviews yet

**SweepWidget**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Gleam**
$$$$$

**SweepWidget**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Gleam**
Not enough reviews yet

**SweepWidget**
Not enough reviews yet

 ![Gleam](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7f4fd31ae6ff8924d635dc9705fdf090/gleam.svg "Gleam")

 ![SweepWidget](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_83dceb45f7f8b4acd2e0d868f77382fb/sweepwidget.png "SweepWidget")

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Pros & Cons

**Gleam**
Not enough data

**SweepWidget**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Gleam**
No screenshot available

**SweepWidget**
 ![SweepWidget screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/122862/widgets.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Gleam**

9.4

9.417

**SweepWidget**

9.3

9.316

Ease of Use

**Gleam**

9.0

9.018

**SweepWidget**

9.4

9.416

Ease of Setup

**Gleam**

8.7

8.710

**SweepWidget**

9.4

9.411

Ease of Admin

**Gleam**

9.4

9.49

**SweepWidget**

9.8

9.810

Quality of Support

**Gleam**

8.8

8.810

**SweepWidget**

9.4

9.414

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Gleam**

9.2

9.28

**SweepWidget**

9.8

9.88

Product Direction (% positive)

**Gleam**

6.6

6.617

**SweepWidget**

9.2

9.215

Features

Sweepstakes[Hide 55 FeaturesShow 55 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

13

Campaign Creation

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

10

Builder

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

12

Promotion Variety

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

13

Distribution

Efficiency

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

12

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

12

Email

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

Landing Pages

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

11

Text

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

9

Embedding

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

11

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Landing Pages/Web Forms

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

11

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

Leads

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

12

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

11

User-Generated Content

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Promotions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Awards Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Submission

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blind Judging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Contests (Photo, Essay, Design, etc)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Judging Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Entry Fee Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Marketers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Entrant Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Entry Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Polls/Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sweepstakes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Lead Generation[Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Generation

Lead Builder

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Automation Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import & Export Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Gamification

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simultaneous Competitions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behaviors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rewards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Gamification

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

CRM Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Public Leaderboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Private Leaderboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Experience Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Churn Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Triggered Actions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rewards Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Training/Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Badge Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Reward Programs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contest Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Capture[Hide 83 FeaturesShow 83 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Monitoring

Features

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Lead Capture

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture

Mobile

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Websites

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Export/Import

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Reporting

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Customization

Web Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Lead Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversion Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Campaign

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prospecting Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Triggered Actions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Nurturing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Card/Badge Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autoresponders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Qualification

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visitor Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drip Campaigns

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Verification/Validation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Opportunity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Gleam](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7f4fd31ae6ff8924d635dc9705fdf090/gleam.svg "Gleam")](https://www.g2.com/products/gleam/reviews)

Gleam

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

77.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

22.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

[![SweepWidget](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_83dceb45f7f8b4acd2e0d868f77382fb/sweepwidget.png "SweepWidget")](https://www.g2.com/products/sweepwidget/reviews)

SweepWidget

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

95.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

5.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

77.8%

95.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

22.2%

5.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Gleam](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7f4fd31ae6ff8924d635dc9705fdf090/gleam.svg "Gleam")](https://www.g2.com/products/gleam/reviews)
Gleam

Marketing and Advertising

22.2%

Retail

14.8%

Consumer Goods

11.1%

Computer Games

11.1%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

7.4%

Other

33.3%

[![SweepWidget](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_83dceb45f7f8b4acd2e0d868f77382fb/sweepwidget.png "SweepWidget")](https://www.g2.com/products/sweepwidget/reviews)
SweepWidget

Health, Wellness and Fitness

15.0%

Online Media

10.0%

Marketing and Advertising

10.0%

Entertainment

10.0%

Sports

5.0%

Other

50.0%

FAQs

## Gleam vs SweepWidget FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Gleam vs SweepWidget?

SweepWidget stands out over Gleam with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and superior ease of setup.

| [Gleam](https://www.g2.com/products/gleam/reviews) | [SweepWidget](https://www.g2.com/products/sweepwidget/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (27 reviews) | 4.8/5 (19 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.7 | 9.5 |
| 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Clean design and easy to use | Highly customizable, excellent integrations, and responsive support |

### How do the pricing models of Gleam and SweepWidget compare?

SweepWidget is rated higher for value, with reviewers consistently praising its competitive pricing and feature access.

- **Gleam:** Reviewers describe Gleam as affordable for key features, but note that higher-tier plans can be expensive for small businesses.
- **SweepWidget:** Reviewers highlight SweepWidget's competitive pricing, even at premium and enterprise levels, and appreciate the number of features available at entry-level price points.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers mention switching to SweepWidget for better value and more customization options at lower price points.

### What are the best alternatives to Gleam and SweepWidget?

The top 3 alternatives to Gleam and SweepWidget are ViralSweep, ShortStack, and Woorise.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Gleam](https://www.g2.com/products/gleam/reviews) | 4.2/5 (27 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable for key features, but higher tiers can be expensive | Clean design and easy to use |
| [SweepWidget](https://www.g2.com/products/sweepwidget/reviews) | 4.8/5 (19 reviews) | Small-Business | Competitive pricing, many features at entry level | Highly customizable, excellent integrations, and responsive support |
| [ViralSweep](https://www.g2.com/products/viralsweep/reviews) | 4.5/5 (37 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [ShortStack](https://www.g2.com/products/shortstack/reviews) | 4.5/5 (83 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Woorise](https://www.g2.com/products/woorise/reviews) | 4.6/5 (122 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Sweepstakes features should I prioritize when comparing Gleam and SweepWidget?

Buyers should prioritize customization, integrations, ease of setup, analytics, and social media entry options when comparing Gleam and SweepWidget.

- **Customization:** SweepWidget is frequently praised for deep customization and branding options; Gleam is noted for clean design but with more limited creative flexibility.
- **Integrations:** SweepWidget receives strong reviewer sentiment for integration capabilities with web and CRM tools; Gleam is cited for broad social platform integrations but with requests for more options.
- **Ease of Setup:** SweepWidget scores 9.5, Gleam 8.7 on Ease of Setup.
- **Analytics:** SweepWidget is highlighted for robust analytics and reporting; Gleam reviewers request more advanced analytics features.
- **Social Media Entry Options:** Both products are used to drive social media engagement, but SweepWidget is noted for a wider variety of entry methods and validation options.

### What are the pros and cons of Gleam vs SweepWidget?

SweepWidget's headline strength is its high customization and integration flexibility, while Gleam is recognized for its clean design and ease of use.

- **Gleam strengths:** Clean and easy-to-use interface, effective for running giveaways and increasing user engagement, broad social platform reach, and responsive customer support in most reviews.
- **Gleam trade-offs:** Limited creative and design flexibility, fewer advanced analytics, and some reviewers cite higher costs at upper tiers.
- **SweepWidget strengths:** Highly customizable widgets, strong integration capabilities, responsive and proactive customer support, competitive pricing, and a wide variety of entry methods.
- **SweepWidget trade-offs:** Some features are only available at higher price tiers, and a few reviewers mention a simplistic UX/UI and desire for more contest entry options.

### Is Gleam or SweepWidget better for small businesses?

SweepWidget is the better fit for small businesses, with higher ratings and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Gleam:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers appreciate its affordability and ease of use but note that higher-tier pricing can be a barrier for smaller companies.
- **SweepWidget:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight its competitive pricing, flexibility, and strong support for small business needs.

### Which Sweepstakes platform has better integrations?

SweepWidget is favored for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its broad integration capabilities and custom options.

- **Gleam:** Reviewers mention integrations with social platforms and email service providers, but request more options and deeper integrations.
- **SweepWidget:** Reviewers praise integration with web and CRM tools, WooCommerce, and e-commerce platforms, and note the support team’s willingness to build custom integrations.

### How do Gleam and SweepWidget compare on customer support?

SweepWidget leads on Quality of Support with a 0.7-point advantage over Gleam (9.5 vs 8.8).

- **Gleam:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive and helpful, though a minority report slow or unhelpful responses.
- **SweepWidget:** Reviewers consistently praise the support team for being super responsive, proactive, and willing to implement custom solutions quickly.

### Which is easier to implement, Gleam or SweepWidget?

SweepWidget is easier to implement, with a 0.8-point lead in Ease of Setup (9.5 vs 8.7) and a perfect 10.0 in Ease of Admin.

- **Gleam:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and intuitive, with most citing quick implementation but some noting occasional workarounds or limited customization in forms.
- **SweepWidget:** Reviewers highlight a fast, step-by-step setup process, easy configuration, and strong admin controls, with several noting the ability to launch campaigns in minutes.

### Which product has better Social Media?

SweepWidget is rated higher for Social Media, with reviewers citing a broader range of entry methods and stronger engagement outcomes.

- **Gleam:** Social Media is the most frequently mentioned feature; reviewers note effective social media engagement and growth, but request more platform integrations and validation options.
- **SweepWidget:** Social Media is the most frequently mentioned feature; reviewers highlight the variety of social media entry methods, automated validation, and significant increases in social followers and engagement.

Alternatives

**Gleam Alternatives**

 ![ViralSweep](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/feb7feaa3d983698fb82334932a92eec/viralsweep.svg "ViralSweep")

[
ViralSweep
](/products/viralsweep/reviews)

 ![ShortStack](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1522947568/shortstack.svg "ShortStack")

[
ShortStack
](/products/shortstack/reviews)

 ![Woobox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_52ac4a871da887b55247d032316d2f9f/woobox.png "Woobox")

[
Woobox
](/products/woobox/reviews)

 ![Influitive](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d7f219a5dd1d2865c5e213dda903f704/jigsaw-interactive-influitive.svg "Influitive")

[
Influitive
](/products/jigsaw-interactive-influitive/reviews)

**SweepWidget Alternatives**

 ![Woorise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6d338a3a8d796671021dbfc9e52208df/woorise.svg "Woorise")

[
Woorise
](/products/woorise/reviews)

 ![ShortStack](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1522947568/shortstack.svg "ShortStack")

[
ShortStack
](/products/shortstack/reviews)

 ![ViralSweep](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/feb7feaa3d983698fb82334932a92eec/viralsweep.svg "ViralSweep")

[
ViralSweep
](/products/viralsweep/reviews)

 ![Woobox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_52ac4a871da887b55247d032316d2f9f/woobox.png "Woobox")

[
Woobox
](/products/woobox/reviews)

## Gleam vs SweepWidget

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SweepWidget easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with SweepWidget overall.

- Reviewers felt that Gleam meets the needs of their business better than SweepWidget.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SweepWidget is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SweepWidget over Gleam.