What is a video contest platform?

A video contest platform is software that lets you collect video entries, display them in a public gallery, run voting, and pick a winner — all in one place. Gleam handles submissions, moderation, and fair winner selection so you don't need separate tools.

What's the best video contest software for collecting submissions?

The best video contest software lets entrants upload videos directly or submit via YouTube and TikTok hashtags, blocks duplicates, and syncs every entrant to your email list. Gleam does all of this on a free plan to start.

How much does video competition software cost?

Gleam is free to start. Paid plans begin at $79/mo for the Package Pro tier, which unlocks popular video actions, unlimited campaigns, and team seats. You only upgrade when you need the advanced features.

How do I pick a winner in a video contest?

You can draw winners randomly, judge by panel, or open it to public vote. In Gleam, use the Winners tab to draw randomly, Make Winner to judge manually, or sort a voting Gallery by Most Popular for public vote.

Can I collect emails and leads from a video contest?

Yes. Every entrant can be synced straight to your email marketing platform or CRM, turning the contest into a lead-gen funnel rather than a one-off campaign.

Where can people submit and vote on videos?

Entries appear in a branded public gallery you can embed on your site or share by link. Voters don't need an account, and you can require an email to vote to capture extra leads.

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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Choose from 100+ verified entry methods and integrations and drive actions that help your business grow like following you on social media, referring friends and so much more.

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Unlike other platforms we automatically verify entries with social networks to ensure that you're driving real business value and saving you from manually verifying entries yourself.

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Unlike other platforms we automatically verify entries with social networks to ensure that you're driving real business value and saving you from manually verifying entries yourself.

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Yes, you can create a Free account with Gleam to try basic features for Competitions. It is possible to run a decent, minimal campaign for absolutely free.

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Built-in Viral Sharing

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