23 Best Sweepstakes Websites to Promote Your Contest

Sweepstakes websites are online directories where people go specifically to find contests to enter. If you run your own giveaway, submitting it to these sites puts it in front of an audience that’s already looking.

I’ve tested a lot of these directories using RafflePress-powered contests, and the results vary more than you’d expect. Most are free to submit to. A handful drive real traffic. The rest are listed everywhere but won’t do much for you.

This list covers 23 verified, active sweepstakes websites, with notes on traffic, audience, geographic focus, and cost for each.

Most of these directories are free to submit to, but a handful drive the vast majority of sweepstakes traffic. If you only have time to submit to a few, start here.

Site	Monthly Visitors	Best For	Cost
Sweepstakes Fanatics	~1M+	US-only contests; dedicated sweepstakes audience	Free
Contest Girl	~354K	US and Canada promotions	Free
The Freebie Guy	~7M+	Broad US reach; freebies and contests audience	Free
Reddit (r/sweepstakes, r/giveaways)	Millions	Organic community engagement; international	Free
Sweeties Sweeps	—	High-value prizes ($25+); all US states required	$25–$50

How I Chose These Sweepstakes Websites

I’ve been running contests and giveaways with RafflePress for years, and I’ve submitted to a lot of these directories along the way. Finding the best sweepstakes websites takes trial and error. Here’s what I looked for when putting this list together.

• Active and accepting submissions. Several directories that were popular a few years ago have gone quiet or stopped updating. Every site on this list was verified as active at the time of writing.
• Free submission option available. Most sites on this list let you submit for free. I’ve noted where a paid listing is the only option.
• Geographic coverage that matches real contest rules. US-only, Canadian, UK, and international audiences have different options. I’ve flagged geographic restrictions for each site so you know where your contest will actually be seen.
• Quality of the audience. Some directories attract active sweepstakes communities with engaged regulars. Others are mostly bots and deal-seekers. I’ve noted which sites have verified or curated audiences where that information is available.

Free Sweepstakes Websites

These sites let you submit your contest at no cost. Most have active communities of people who enter contests regularly, which means real exposure for your giveaway. Some offer paid upgrades for better placement, but the free option is a solid starting point.

1. Giveaway Frenzy

Giveaway Frenzy is a free-to-submit directory for giveaways and sweepstakes that accepts both US and international promotions. Contests are displayed in a blog-like feed and can be filtered by prize value, country, and giveaway type. The site also has a weekly newsletter that goes out to subscribers.

The free listing runs for one week. Paid packages add homepage placement, newsletter promotion, and cross-posting to social media and other directories. The only requirement is that your contest is good quality and easy to enter.

Their packages are as follows:

• Free Listing – List free sweepstakes on their giveaways page for 1 week.
• Conservative – Homepage placement, newsletter promotion, and posts on Facebook and Twitter.
• Moderate – All the above plus submission to 20+ websites.
• Aggressive – All the above plus promotion on mom blogs and social media

The only rule is your listing should be good quality and easy to enter.

2. Contest Girl

Contest Girl is one of the most active free sweepstakes directories, with around 354,000 monthly visitors. The audience is 84% US and 16% Canadian, so it’s a strong choice for contests open to North American entrants. Listings are organized with new submissions first and are browsable by category.

Adding your contest is free. Click Add a Sweepstakes and fill in the form. This site focuses on US and Canadian promotions, so international-only contests may not be the best fit here.

3. I Love Giveaways

I Love Giveaways is a free sweepstakes listing site that accepts international promotions. Entries are organized by heading and link straight through to the contest page. The interface is minimal, which means entrants get to contests quickly.

Submission is free and open to any location. Click Submit Giveaway, enter your contest details, and you’re listed. No account required.

4. Liveabout Daily Sweepstakes

Liveabout.com is a Dotdash Meredith lifestyle site covering entertainment, hobbies, sports, and humor. It maintains a sweepstakes section with categorized listings, including a dedicated “win money” category. The audience is primarily US-based.

Submissions are handled via email through the contact information on their About page. There’s no self-serve submission form, so response time may vary. Submission is free.

5. Sweepstakes Lovers

Sweepstakes Lovers is a directory listing giveaways and instant-win games. The site has an international audience and is filterable by category, making it easy for entrants to find the contest type they’re looking for.

The submission link is located just above the search bar. Submission is free, but due to volume, your listing isn’t guaranteed. To improve your chances, the site offers paid promotion packages.

If you want to increase your visibility, you can use one of the paid promotions instead of the free listing. These packages start at $5.99 and go up to $9.99

6. Sweep Sheet

Sweep Sheet is a long-running US-focused sweepstakes guide aimed at serious contest entrants. The site provides practical advice for entering sweepstakes, sells contest entry supplies, and maintains an active community of regulars. It accepts sweepstakes from both stores and online.

You can submit your listing via email with the following information:

• The contest name
• Start date and end date
• The link to your fine print rules
• A link to the entry form
• Your first name, last name, and state

You can also fax and mail your details if needed.

7. Contest Bee

Contest Bee is a curated sweepstakes directory focused on legitimate contests. The site vets submissions so users have a reliable place to find real giveaways, which means the audience tends to be more engaged than on open-submission directories. No geographic restrictions noted.

The Submit link is in the About section at the bottom of the page. Submission is free. They occasionally close submissions during high-volume periods, but this is only a temporary measure.

8. MySavings

MySavings is a US-focused freebie site covering free samples, coupons, rewards, and sweepstakes. The audience is broader than a pure sweepstakes directory, but the sweepstakes section has its own menu link and gets regular traffic. International promotions are accepted.

Submission is free through their contact form. Click the Sweepstakes link in the menu to see current listings before you submit. Fill in your details.

9. Just Free Stuff

Just Free Stuff is a US-focused freebies site with a dedicated contest category in the sidebar. Like MySavings, the audience is broader than pure sweepstakes hunters, but the site gets steady traffic and contest listings are easy to find.

Listings are free and sorted with the most recent at the top. Submit through the contact link in the sidebar. There’s no formal form, so a brief note with your contest name, URL, and end date is all you need.

10. Sweepstakes Fanatics

Sweepstakes Fanatics is the largest dedicated sweepstakes directory in the US, with over 1 million monthly visitors. The audience is 99% US-based, and average session time is about 18 minutes, meaning visitors are actively browsing, not bouncing. The site updates daily and promotes listings through social media and a newsletter.

Submission is free. Bloggers use the blogger submission form; commercial businesses use the advertiser form. This is one of the highest-priority directories if your contest is US-based.

11. Online Video Contests

Online Video Contests is a niche directory focused exclusively on video competitions. It’s aimed at filmmakers, creative professionals, and video enthusiasts, which makes it useful if your video contest appeals to a creative audience.

Free (complimentary) listings are available alongside paid promotions. Contact their sales team to get started. Best for contests with a video component.

12. Reddit

Reddit has millions of active users and no submission cost. The key is posting to the right subreddits. Unlike directory listings, Reddit posts get real engagement: comments, shares, and organic discovery from people already browsing for contests to enter.

The best subreddits for contest promotion:

• Sweepstakes – Post direct links to your current promotions
• Giveaways – Submit personal links or links to other contests in this subreddit
• Contest – A subreddit that loves links to any type of contest
• Freebies – Somewhere to share all your free stuff with others

But as with anything you post on Reddit, it’s important to make sure you stick to the posting rules. Especially if you don’t want your post to end up moderated.

13. The Prize Finder

The Prize Finder is a UK-focused competition directory with a loyal community of competition enthusiasts. If your sweepstakes is open to UK entrants, this is the primary free directory worth submitting to.

Adding your contest is free by clicking Add Competition. A premium listing adds extra visibility, including the ability to track referral traffic from your listing.

14. UltraContest

UltraContest is a curated sweepstakes directory that verifies all promotions before listing them. That vetting process means the audience tends to be engaged regulars rather than casual visitors. Prize categories include gift cards, travel, cars, cash, and electronics.

The site also has a “winners’ circle” where past winners share their stories, which adds credibility for new entrants. Submission is via contact form. No geographic restrictions noted.

To submit your promotion, click the “Resources” dropdown and select “submit a contest.” Then, fill in the form.

15. The Freebie Guy

The Freebie Guy is one of the highest-traffic sites on this list, with over 7 million monthly visitors. The audience is broad: the site covers free samples, discounts, and deals alongside contests. Your sweepstakes will reach a large number of people, though the audience leans toward deal-seekers rather than dedicated contest entrants.

Contests are listed on the sweepstakes and giveaways page, with the most recent at the top. If you click the List Your Giveaway tab, you can find details for submitting your competition.

16. Contest Canada

Contest Canada is the primary free directory for contests open to Canadian residents. New giveaways are added daily and the site has a light-hearted, community feel. If your sweepstakes is open to Canadians, this is worth submitting to.

Click the Suggest a Contest link to fill in a form with your contest details. Basic listings are free. Paid promotional upgrades start at $35 per day for additional visibility.

17. Competition Database.co.uk

The Competition Database is a UK-focused sweepstakes database with a regularly updated list of legitimate contests. Useful for any promotion open to UK entrants. Submission is free. The rules for adding competitions include the following:

• Only free to enter sweepstakes
• List entrant location clearly
• No voting contests or surveys
• No purchase required giveaways
• And no contests that require you to add someone to a Facebook group

It’s also worth noting that referral links will be stripped from submitted URLs, so it’s best to leave them out, too. Plus, you also need to register for a free account to add a contest.

18. Sweepstake.com

Sweepstake.com is a long-running US sweepstakes portal updated daily. It focuses on quality US-based contests and has a clean, easy-to-navigate format. Free to submit.

Go to the submit page and paste your contest URL. Check the Business box if applicable to add your company details, then hit Submit. Best for US sweepstakes.

19. Contest Listing

Contest Listing is an international sweepstakes directory with filtering tools that let entrants find contests by type and category. Submission is free and straightforward.

Go to the Submit a Giveaway page and fill in the form provided. Paid promotion options are available if you want to generate more traffic and entries, you can use one of their paid promotion services, starting at $14.99.

20. Giveaway Machine

Giveaway Machine is an international sweepstakes directory with a clean grid layout. Contests can be filtered by age restriction, location, and category, which helps entrants find relevant contests quickly.

Click Submit Giveaway and fill in the form provided. Submissions are free, but you can access advanced promotions for as little as $1.95.

21. Sweepstakes Advantage

Sweepstakes Advantage is a long-running US-focused sweepstakes directory with an active community forum. The forum is a real differentiator: regular entrants chat, share tips, and help each other find new promotions. Submission is free.

The site also has a notification system that reminds entrants about new sweepstakes and upcoming deadlines.

Paid Sweepstakes Giveaway Websites

These directories require payment to list your contest. They’re worth considering if you’ve already submitted to the free options and want more targeted visibility. Verify current pricing on the site before budgeting, as rates may have changed.

22. Sweeties Sweeps

Sweeties Sweeps is a contest promotion site focused on big-ticket contests. The community is US-based and looking for prizes worth winning: round-trip getaways, smart homes, and cash prizes over $25. It’s a paid directory, so the barrier to entry filters out low-quality submissions.

Listings are organized with the latest additions at the top and filterable by category using the dropdown menus.

To add your contest, click the Submit a Sweeps menu link. Then carefully review the official rules, which include:

• Giveaways must be open to all U.S. states.
• They do not allow mass Instagram follower giveaways, affiliates, or referral links.

Related: How to run an affiliate giveaway contest

Then, scroll down to fill in the submission form. But adding your promotion isn’t free. A guaranteed listing costs $25, while a featured listing is $50.

23. Giveaway Base

Giveaway Base is an international sweepstakes aggregator that accepts submissions from businesses and bloggers. The audience includes both casual visitors and regular contest entrants. Geographic focus is international, so US-only contests can still be listed but should note the restriction.

Basic listings start at $5 USD. You can also add extras to increase the chances of more people seeing your contest.

Need to create your contest first? RafflePress is the WordPress giveaway plugin I use to build and run contests. You can set one up in minutes using a pre-made template, then submit it to the directories above. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create online sweepstakes with RafflePress.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweepstakes Websites

Are sweepstakes websites legit?

Most legit sweepstakes websites have been operating for years and have large communities of regular entrants. The sites to avoid are ones that ask you to pay to enter, require a credit card for a “free” prize, or aren’t transparent about their sponsors. Every site on this list accepts free entries and has clear submission guidelines.

What is the best free sweepstakes website?

For US-based promotions, Sweepstakes Fanatics and Contest Girl are the strongest free options. Both have active communities and have been running for over a decade. For international promotions, Giveaway Frenzy and Reddit’s r/sweepstakes and r/giveaways subreddits reach a broader audience at no cost.

How do I promote my sweepstakes for free?

Submit to the free directories on this list, post in relevant Reddit communities (r/sweepstakes, r/giveaways, r/freebies), and share across your own social channels. The combination of your existing audience plus directory submissions typically drives the most entries. For the highest-quality entrants, referral-based entry methods outperform cold directory traffic, but directories are still useful for reaching new people.

Which sweepstakes websites are legitimate in the US?

Legitimate US sweepstakes websites include Sweepstakes Fanatics, Contest Girl, Sweeties Sweeps, and Sweepstake.com. All of these require contests to be free-to-enter, which is the clearest signal that a directory is operating within legal guidelines. Legitimate sweepstakes never require a purchase or payment to enter, as that would make them an illegal lottery under US law.

These 23 sweepstakes websites cover the main places where active contest hunters look for new giveaways to enter. Most are free. A handful, like Sweeties Sweeps and Giveaway Base, require payment but offer more targeted audiences.

If you’re just getting started, focus on the high-traffic free sites first: Sweepstakes Fanatics, Contest Girl, and the relevant Reddit communities. Then work through the rest based on your contest’s geographic focus.

Once you’ve submitted, you’ll also want the right tool to run your contest. Check out this comparison of Rafflecopter vs Gleam vs RafflePress to find one that fits your needs.

You might also find these guides useful:

• How to Use Contest SEO to Boost Your Website’s Rankings
• How to Do a Review Giveaway in WordPress
• How to Make a WooCommerce Contest for More Customers

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