Is there a free plan I can start on?

Yes. Gleam Competitions has a free plan where you can run fully functional campaigns, collect verified entries, and use standard social and email actions. There is no time-limited trial of the paid tiers, but you can upgrade anytime and your campaign data carries over.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel from the Plans tab in your dashboard at any time. You keep full access to paid features until the end of your current billing period, then your account drops to the free plan. Your campaigns and data are not deleted.

Can I upgrade later, even after I have launched?

Yes, anytime, including mid-campaign. Upgrading unlocks your existing campaign data and adds entry methods, customisation, and integrations. We pro-rate the credit left on your current plan against the new one, so you only pay the difference.

What happens to my data if I cancel or downgrade?

It stays with you. Entry, user, and media data from any campaign you ran on a paid plan remains exportable after you downgrade, and you can upgrade again later if you need it.

How much does Gleam cost?

Gleam is subscription-based, with separate plans for each app (Competitions, Rewards, Capture, Galleries) and discounted Package plans for all four. Pay monthly, or yearly to save up to 25%.

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Instagram Giveaway App to Run Contests & Pick Winners

Whether you are running a photo contest, tagging giveaway, or looking for new Instagram giveaway ideas, Gleam helps you run successful Instagram giveaways that convert while growing your brand awareness.

Run High-Converting Instagram Contests

The Best Instagram Giveaway App & Software

Free Instagram Comment Picker

Run free, quick, and fair giveaways with Gleam’s Instagram Comment Picker.

Free Instagram Comment Picker

Run free, quick, and fair giveaways with Gleam’s Instagram Comment Picker.

Track Entries & Pick Winners

Gleam's Instagram giveaway tracker validates entries automatically and picks winners at random or manually.

Track Entries & Pick Winners

Gleam's Instagram giveaway tracker validates entries automatically and picks winners at random or manually.

Beautiful Contests Anywhere

Install our mobile-friendly widget on any webpage or run your contest on our free hosted landing pages.

Beautiful Contests Anywhere

Install our mobile-friendly widget on any webpage or run your contest on our free hosted landing pages.

Run Photo & Video Contests

Collect photo & video submissions from Instagram using hashtags and mentions.

Run Photo & Video Contests

Collect photo & video submissions from Instagram using hashtags and mentions.

Encourage Social Sharing & Referrals

Allow entrants to earn bonus entries by sharing your giveaway or tagging friends.

Encourage Social Sharing & Referrals

Allow entrants to earn bonus entries by sharing your giveaway or tagging friends.

Showcase User Submissions

Use our stylish galleries to display contest entries and showcase a constant stream of curated UGC. Turn your feed into a curated gallery and build trust by collecting real UGC from Instagram users who engage with your giveaway prize.

Showcase User Submissions

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Connect Instagram Giveaways to Other Social Media Platforms

Connect your Instagram marketing campaigns to all your favorite platforms with Gleam. Share your Instagram giveaway not only across your Instagram stories and posts, but through multiple social media platforms like TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube to reach a wider audience and drive more people to enter the contest.

Facebook

Messenger

Snapchat

TikTok

Tumblr

Twitter/X

Explore Integrations

Pre-Built Instagram Giveaway Templates

Use these Gleam-powered actions to boost engagement, grow your Instagram account, and increase entries for your contest.

Explore Templates

Instagram Actions for Engagement & Campaign Growth

Use these actions to drive traffic, collect content, and boost contest entries.

Integrations

Comment on Instagram

Follow on Instagram

Pick Instagram Comments

Visit an Instagram Profile

View Instagram Post

Instagram Entry

Instagram Authentication

Submission Gallery

Comment on Instagram

Follow on Instagram

Pick Instagram Comments

Visit an Instagram Profile

View Instagram Post

Instagram Entry

Instagram Authentication

Submission Gallery

New!

Free Instagram Giveaway Picker to Randomly Select Comment Winners

Run quick, fair, and professional giveaways with Gleam's Instagram Comment Picker, a secure picker tool that helps you select a winner from any public Instagram post in seconds.

Pick a Winner Free

Draw up to 200 comments for free

Works with any public Instagram giveaway post

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Rules for Running a Giveaway on Instagram?

Instagram requires that you state your rules, eligibility, and make clear that the giveaway isn’t affiliated with Instagram. Avoid incentivizing follows and comply with platform and local laws. Expand to read more, and get all the legal and platform rules you need.