The RafflePress Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about RafflePress in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
RafflePress
The Insider’s Guide
Giveaway and contest plugin for WordPress
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among popup and widget tools, read from RafflePress’s own pages.
Made by RafflePress · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from RafflePress’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on RafflePress’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 14 of the 54 other popup and widget tools we grade
RafflePress is a WordPress plugin for running giveaways and contests that reward visitors with bonus entries for subscribing, following, sharing and referring friends. A lite edition is on WordPress.org, and the Pro licenses are paid once, with lifetime updates and a year of priority support.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about RafflePress, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You build each giveaway in an editor and connect an email tool.
- 1
Best for giveaway contests on WordPress
Email integrations, templates and landing pages are paid.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $299 one-time for 1 site.
- 3
There is a free plan
Lite edition on WordPress.org with the drag-and-drop builder; email integrations, landing pages and templates are Pro.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Bonus entry actions
Visitors earn extra entries by subscribing, following accounts, sharing or watching a video; the site lists more than 30 entry actions.
- 6
Viral referrals
A refer-a-friend action gives each entrant a referral link and rewards them with bonus entries.
- 7
Drag-and-drop builder and templates
Giveaways are built visually from pre-built templates, and can be shown as a widget or a dedicated landing page.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 14 of 54
That is against the other popup and widget tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace RafflePress you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
RafflePress at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $299 one-time for 1 site
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- RafflePress
- Category
- Popups & Website Widgets
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for giveaway contests on WordPress
RafflePress is a WordPress plugin for giveaways and contests, with a free Lite edition and $299 once for one site. Email integrations, templates and landing pages are paid. It works only on self-hosted WordPress, and the one-time price covers 1 year of priority support.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | $299 once for one site is under two years of the popup category's middle subscription, with lifetime updates. Unlimited sites is $349. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A free Lite edition with the builder and basic entry actions. Email integrations, templates and landing pages are Pro. |
| Features | C | Bonus entries, viral referrals, a builder, fraud protection and email integrations. It does the contest job fully, but it is a smaller job than a popup tool. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You build each giveaway in an editor and connect an email tool. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Self-hosted WordPress only, with Mailchimp, ConvertKit, AWeber, Drip, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, GetResponse and Zapier named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who RafflePress is for
- Fits if you run self-hosted WordPress and want to run giveaways
- Makes sense if you would rather pay once than yearly
Who it is not for
- Skip it if your site is not self-hosted WordPress: there is no hosted version
- Tight if you want email sign-ups from the free Lite edition, which leaves out integrations
- Pricey if you only need one giveaway, at $299 up front
- Watch out: the one-time price includes only 1 year of priority support
Good to know
Good for
- WordPress sites growing an email list with a contest
- Bloggers who prefer paying once instead of a subscription
- Agencies running giveaways for client sites on one license
Worth knowing
- It works only on self-hosted WordPress; there is no hosted version.
- The free Lite edition leaves out email integrations, templates and landing pages.
- The one-time price includes only 1 year of priority support.
- The page states a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$299 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
RafflePress has a free plan. Paid plans start at $299 one-time for 1 site.
A free Lite edition with the builder and basic entry actions.
Lite
$0
Free plugin from WordPress.org with the giveaway builder and basic entry actions.
Single Site
$299
one-time, for 1 site
All features, integrations and templates, lifetime updates and 1 year of priority support.
Unlimited Sites
$349
one-time, for unlimited sites
Same as Single Site on unlimited sites, including client sites.
The free plan
Lite edition on WordPress.org with the drag-and-drop builder; email integrations, landing pages and templates are Pro.
Read from rafflepress.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Giveaway and contest plugin for WordPress. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: templates, no-code, reports, popups.
Bonus entries, viral referrals, a builder, fraud protection and email integrations.
- Bonus entry actions
- Visitors earn extra entries by subscribing, following accounts, sharing or watching a video; the site lists more than 30 entry actions.
- Viral referrals
- A refer-a-friend action gives each entrant a referral link and rewards them with bonus entries.
- Drag-and-drop builder and templates
- Giveaways are built visually from pre-built templates, and can be shown as a widget or a dedicated landing page.
- Fraud protection
- Actions are verified through APIs where possible, and the plugin can invalidate entries it flags as fraud.
- Email and CRM integrations
- Connects to more than 15 email services and CRMs, plus Zapier and webhooks, so entrants flow onto a list.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Mailchimp
- ConvertKit
- AWeber
- Drip
- ActiveCampaign
- Constant Contact
- GetResponse
- Zapier
RafflePress is made by RafflePress.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
14/54
Other popup and widget tools it is graded above
RafflePress's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 14 of the 54 other popup and widget tools we grade, and level with 19.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 33 of 54) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 55 popup and widget tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. RafflePress’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 33 of 54
- CFree plan and trialAbove 12 of 54
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 54
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 54
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 54
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace RafflePress you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 21 of the 54 other popup and widget tools grade higher. It costs $299, paid once.
What you could make
- Popups, templates and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
- It plugs into other products, Mailchimp, ConvertKit and AWeber among them.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets.
What this rests on. RafflePress’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
OptinMonster, Popup Maker and WP Popups
The 3 tools RafflePress is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
OptinMonster
From $210/yr
Pop-ups, floating bars and opt-in forms added to an existing site.
- RafflePress has a free plan. OptinMonster does not.
- RafflePress also covers reports.
- OptinMonster also covers forms and a/B testing.
- 2.6GPA
Popup Maker
Free plan · from $99/yr
WordPress popup plugin with a free edition and yearly Pro licenses.
- RafflePress also covers templates and no-code.
- Popup Maker also covers forms and a/B testing.
- 2.2GPA
WP Popups
Free plan · from $70/yr
WordPress popup plugin with a free edition and paid licenses.
- RafflePress also covers templates, no-code and reports.
- WP Popups also covers forms and a/B testing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is RafflePress free?
RafflePress has a free plan. Lite edition on WordPress.org with the drag-and-drop builder; email integrations, landing pages and templates are Pro.
How much does RafflePress cost?
RafflePress lists 3 plans. Lite: $0.
What platforms does RafflePress work on?
RafflePress is available on Web.
Does RafflePress have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. RafflePress is listed for Web.
Does RafflePress have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. RafflePress is listed for Web.
Is RafflePress open source?
RafflePress is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does RafflePress integrate with?
RafflePress's listing names Mailchimp, ConvertKit, AWeber, Drip, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, GetResponse and Zapier.
Who makes RafflePress?
RafflePress is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to RafflePress?
The closest alternatives to RafflePress in our directory are OptinMonster, Popup Maker and WP Popups.
How does RafflePress compare with other popup and widget tools?
RafflePress's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 14 of the 54 other popup and widget tools we grade, and level with 19.
Could I make my own version of RafflePress?
To replace RafflePress you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from RafflePress’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from RafflePress's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by RafflePress. Prices change, so check rafflepress.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- RafflePress, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/rafflepress
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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