{"id":7484,"date":"2022-02-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/?p=7484"},"modified":"2025-08-05T09:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:00:20","slug":"upviral-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/upviral-review\/","title":{"rendered":"UpViral Review: What Is It + Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for a real UpViral review that cuts through the hype?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested UpViral to see how it actually performs for giveaways and referral campaigns. It promises viral growth, but is it really the best tool for contests, or just a flashy landing page builder with extras?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this hands-on review, I\u2019ll walk you through what UpViral offers, what it\u2019s like to use, and whether it\u2019s worth the price, especially if you\u2019re running giveaways from your WordPress site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re deciding between UpViral and something simpler like <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/\">RafflePress<\/a>, this will help you make the right call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-upviral\">What Is UpViral?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upviral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-review.png\" alt=\"upviral review\" class=\"wp-image-7487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-review.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-review-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-review-50x21.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-mini is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Starts at $59\/month (annually)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free Plan \/ Trial:<\/strong> No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Standout Features:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\ud83d\udd39 Referral tracking system<br>\ud83d\udd39 Viral campaign templates<br>\ud83d\udd39 CRM integrations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Rating:<\/strong> B-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Marketers running viral referral campaigns outside WordPress<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"UpViral\" href=\"https:\/\/upviral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UpViral<\/a> helps you create viral marketing campaigns to boost your brand awareness. For example, you can create <a title=\"sweepstakes\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/sweepstakes-definition-vs-contest-vs-lottery\/\">sweepstakes<\/a>, waiting lists, and rewards that users will want to share with their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These viral campaigns are a great way to create viral loops where, after clicking your referral link, more people sign up, share your campaign with their peers, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since UpViral works in your web browser, you won\u2019t need a business website to use it. That means everything is handled in your UpViral campaign dashboard from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upviral-features\">UpViral Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UpViral has several features that make it a popular <a title=\"referral marketing\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/referral-marketing-ideas\/\">referral marketing<\/a> tool to grow your audience and social presence. For instance, it comes with several premade contest templates that help you get started quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use UpViral for A\/B split testing almost every part of your marketing campaign, from <a title=\"landing pages\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-create-a-landing-page-in-wordpress\/\">landing pages<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-set-up-a-thank-you-page-in-wordpress\/\">thank you pages<\/a> and email copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of UpViral\u2019s key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Giveaways with its sweepstakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contests with the rewards feature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-promote-a-new-product-20-insanely-effective-ways\/\" title=\"Product launches\">Product launches<\/a> via the waitlist feature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share referral links anywhere on social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Points-based social sharing and follow actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in Facebook newsfeed and rich tweet optimizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto-select winners at random or by points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated campaign scheduling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced email personalization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email marketing and CRM integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upviral-review-a-hands-on-look\">UpViral Review: A Hands-on Look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what UpViral is and what you can do with this powerful tool, let\u2019s see what it\u2019s like in action. We\u2019ll <a title=\"create a giveaway\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-create-a-viral-giveaway-to-get-more-social-media-followers\/\">create a giveaway<\/a> with UpViral, so you can see how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creating-a-giveaway-with-upviral\">Creating a Giveaway with UpViral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a giveaway campaign with UpViral, log into your UpViral dashboard, enter a name for your giveaway and click the \u2018Create a Campaign\u2019 button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-upviral-campaign.png\" alt=\"Create an upviral campaign\" class=\"wp-image-7488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-upviral-campaign.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-upviral-campaign-300x54.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-upviral-campaign-50x9.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you\u2019ll see 3 options to choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Giveaway<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-run-a-giveaway-on-facebook\/\" title=\"Run a giveaway\">Run a giveaway<\/a> with one or more unlockable rewards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contest&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Run a referral-based contest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generic<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; No reward or prize is set. You can use this type of campaign as a <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-create-a-waitlist\/\">waiting list<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In our case, we\u2019ll use the giveaway campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-giveaway-campaign.png\" alt=\"UpViral giveaway campaign\" class=\"wp-image-7489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-giveaway-campaign.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-giveaway-campaign-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-giveaway-campaign-50x23.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After clicking a campaign, you need to choose where you\u2019d like to host your giveaway. You can use UpViral to run your giveaway on its servers and built-in landing pages, or you can integrate it with a platform of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/where-to-host-upviral-campaign.png\" alt=\"Choose where to host your upviral campaign\" class=\"wp-image-7490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/where-to-host-upviral-campaign.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/where-to-host-upviral-campaign-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/where-to-host-upviral-campaign-50x25.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Once you choose a hosting method, you\u2019re locked into that choice and can\u2019t go back to change it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosting your giveaway with UpViral<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the next screen, you\u2019ll have a checklist of steps to work through to create all the elements of your giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-campaign-checklist.png\" alt=\"Upviral campaign checklist\" class=\"wp-image-7491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-campaign-checklist.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-campaign-checklist-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-campaign-checklist-50x33.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first steps is to create a Lead Page, where users can sign up to enter your giveaway. You can choose from several premade templates and load them in the campaign builder automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UpViral\u2019s campaign builder functions like a typical landing page builder. You can point and click to customize different elements and add content that encourages users to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-giveaway-builder.png\" alt=\"Upviral giveaway builder\" class=\"wp-image-7492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-giveaway-builder.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-giveaway-builder-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-giveaway-builder-50x26.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you can customize the settings to match your giveaway goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosting your giveaway with 3rd party tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to host your giveaway on your website or a third-party tool, the <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/create-an-online-contest\/\">steps for creating your giveaway<\/a> are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll need to enter the exact URL of the page that will be hosting your giveaway. Next, repeat that step with the exact URL of the page that will host your thank you page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/configure-lead-page-upviral.png\" alt=\"Configure your lead page in upviral\" class=\"wp-image-7493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/configure-lead-page-upviral.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/configure-lead-page-upviral-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/configure-lead-page-upviral-50x18.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s create a referral widget for your giveaway. There are 2 formats to choose from, including a popup or an embeddable widget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-popup-or-widget-embed.png\" alt=\"Choose from a popup or an embeddable widget in upviral\" class=\"wp-image-7494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-popup-or-widget-embed.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-popup-or-widget-embed-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-popup-or-widget-embed-50x16.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you can start building your widget by choosing a template and customizing its settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-widget-templates.png\" alt=\"Upviral widget templates\" class=\"wp-image-7495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-widget-templates.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-widget-templates-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/upviral-widget-templates-50x16.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upviral-giveaway-actions\">UpViral Giveaway Actions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In UpViral, users need to earn points for entry into your campaign. The more points that people earn, the more chances they have of winning your grand prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can earn points by performing actions on the following platforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twitter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LinkedIn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whatsapp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinterest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create custom actions that align with your business goals. For example, you can ask users to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit your shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read a <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-promote-a-blog-on-linkedin-11-easy-tips\/\" title=\"blog post\">blog post<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit your home page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch a video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download your free guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signup for free training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upviral-giveaway-actions.png\" alt=\"upviral giveaway actions\" class=\"wp-image-5960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upviral-giveaway-actions.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upviral-giveaway-actions-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/upviral-giveaway-actions-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"publishing-your-giveaway-with-upviral\">Publishing Your Giveaway with UpViral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating a giveaway with UpViral, you can publish it in several ways, depending on how you set your giveaway up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re hosting your giveaway on UpViral, the platform will publish your giveaway using a domain name with UpViral\u2019s branding. However, if you have the right pricing plan, you can use a custom domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you&#8217;re hosting a giveaway on your website or third-party tools, you\u2019ll need to copy and paste several codes to embed your giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upviral-integrations\">UpViral Integrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UpViral works with most email marketing services to <a title=\"grow your email list\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-do-a-giveaway-to-grow-your-email-list\/\">grow your email list<\/a> and customer relationship managers (CRM), such as Mailchimp, <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/constant-contact-integrations\/\">Constant Contact<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use UpViral to send referral codes directly in your automatic emails if you&#8217;re using an autoresponder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upviral-pricing\">UpViral Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/upviral-pricing.png\" alt=\"upviral pricing\" class=\"wp-image-6646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/upviral-pricing.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/upviral-pricing-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/upviral-pricing-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UpViral doesn\u2019t offer a free version, which is a big downside if you\u2019re just getting started. To access the platform, you\u2019ll need to choose one of its paid plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Starter:<\/strong> $79\/month or $59\/month billed annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business:<\/strong> $119\/month or $89\/month billed annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium:<\/strong> $299\/month or $219\/month billed annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Starter plan includes core features like campaign templates, referral tracking, and email integrations. But key upgrades \u2014 like custom domains, team members, and advanced automation \u2014 are locked behind higher tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to other tools, UpViral&#8217;s pricing leans high, especially if you\u2019re not using all the advanced features. For solo creators or small teams, the cost may outweigh the benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros-and-cons-of-upviral\">Pros and Cons of UpViral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After looking in-depth at UpViral, let\u2019s round up some of the pros and cons of this referral marketing and giveaway platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upviral-pros\">UpViral Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run contests and giveaway campaigns for businesses online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use referral marketing to spread word of mouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed social sharing buttons to increase brand awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate with <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/best-free-email-marketing-tools-services\/\" title=\"email marketing tools\">email marketing tools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upviral-cons\">UpViral Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No direct integration for WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setup process is long and complicated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No free version you can use to try it out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pricey for its limited capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/affiliate-marketing-ideas\/\">affiliate program<\/a> support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upviral-review-is-it-worth-it\">UpViral Review: Is It Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, is UpViral worth investing in for your business?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer: it\u2019s a good platform with some valuable features; however, they could streamline the processes and be more user-friendly. We\u2019d also love to see some direct integrations with popular content management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a simpler, more beginner-friendly alternative to UpViral, keep reading because we have just the tool for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-upviral-alternative-for-wordpress-rafflepress\">Best UpViral Alternative for WordPress: RafflePress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rafflepress.png\" alt=\"best WordPress giveaway plugin rafflepress\" class=\"wp-image-2904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rafflepress.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rafflepress-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rafflepress-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike UpViral, <a title=\"RafflePress\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/\">RafflePress<\/a> is a dedicated WordPress giveaway plugin. That means you can build, launch, and monitor giveaways right inside your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RafflePress also includes a beginner-friendly drag and drop giveaway builder. So when you\u2019re building your giveaway, you\u2019ll see a live preview in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/giveaway-builder.png\" alt=\"rafflepress drag and drop giveaway builder\" class=\"wp-image-2414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/giveaway-builder.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/giveaway-builder-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/giveaway-builder-50x31.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The giveaway entry actions outshine UpViral entirely. For example, it includes all of the standard social sharing and following options, along with bonus entry actions to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join an email newsletter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-get-more-followers-on-twitch\/\" title=\"Follow on Twitch\">Follow on Twitch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscribe to podcast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave a <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-get-more-blog-comments\/\" title=\"blog comment\">blog comment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a blog post<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit an image<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer a question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscribe to RSS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polls and Surveys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-giveaway-actions.png\" alt=\"rafflepress giveaway entry actions\" class=\"wp-image-4857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-giveaway-actions.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-giveaway-actions-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-giveaway-actions-50x41.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even <a title=\"run a viral referral contest\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/how-to-create-a-viral-refer-a-friend-giveaway\/\">run a viral referral contest<\/a> with RafflePress\u2019s refer-a-friend action. That way, you can engage in word-of-mouth marketing with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond tons of entry options to grow your list, social media presence, and website traffic, RafflePress does so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can let users log into your giveaway via email or Facebook, set up your giveaway fast with pre-made <a title=\"giveaway templates\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/giveaway-templates\/\">giveaway templates<\/a>, and even choose a giveaway winner randomly from inside WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pick-givaway-winner.jpg\" alt=\"RafflePress pick a giveaway winner\" class=\"wp-image-869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pick-givaway-winner.jpg 558w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pick-givaway-winner-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pick-givaway-winner-50x29.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, you can publish your giveaway on a <a title=\"giveaway landing page\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/giveaway-landing-page-examples\/\">giveaway landing page<\/a> (connected to YOUR domain) that you can share anywhere online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/amazon-giveaway-landing-page.png\" alt=\"giveaway landing page with rafflepress\" class=\"wp-image-4863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/amazon-giveaway-landing-page.png 559w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/amazon-giveaway-landing-page-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/amazon-giveaway-landing-page-50x38.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, RafflePress has over 17 integrations with popular email marketing services, Zapier and Recaptcha, meaning your email list will always be up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you need a great alternative to UpViral that works seamlessly with your WordPress site, RafflePress is the best choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/pricing\/\" style=\"background-color:#f3460e\">Get Started with RafflePress<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs About UpViral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-accordion wp-block-hb-accordion\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__section\" data-ht-blocks-accordion-block-state=\"closed\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__title\"><span>Is there a free version of UpViral?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__contentwrap\">No, UpViral does not offer a free plan. The lowest-cost option starts at $59\/month when billed annually.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__section\" data-ht-blocks-accordion-block-state=\"closed\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__title\"><span>Can you use UpViral on a WordPress site?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__contentwrap\">Yes, but UpViral doesn&#8217;t have a dedicated WordPress plugin. You\u2019ll need to embed campaigns manually using code or custom pages. If you want a native WordPress option, <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/\">RafflePress<\/a> is a better fit.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__section\" data-ht-blocks-accordion-block-state=\"closed\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__title\"><span>Does UpViral work for product launches?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__contentwrap\">Yes. You can use the waitlist campaign type in UpViral to build buzz and collect signups before launching a new product.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__section\" data-ht-blocks-accordion-block-state=\"closed\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__title\"><span>What actions can participants take in an UpViral campaign?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__contentwrap\">Participants can earn points for sharing on social media, referring friends, visiting pages, joining your list, and completing custom tasks. You choose the actions based on your goals.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__section\" data-ht-blocks-accordion-block-state=\"closed\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__title\"><span>What\u2019s the best UpViral alternative for WordPress users?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-hb-accordion__contentwrap\">If you&#8217;re using WordPress, <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/\">RafflePress<\/a> is the best alternative. It works inside your dashboard, includes a drag-and-drop builder, and has more beginner-friendly setup options.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>UpViral gives you a lot of control over how referral campaigns work, but that flexibility comes with a steep learning curve and a higher price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running advanced multi-step campaigns or launching a SaaS waitlist, UpViral might be worth the investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re a small business, blogger, or WordPress user looking for something easier, <a href=\"https:\/\/rafflepress.com\/\">RafflePress<\/a> is a faster, more user-friendly way to grow your audience with viral giveaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can launch your first campaign in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help comparing more tools? 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