Tracker glossary
Sweepstakes site types explained
A site’s type describes how it operates—not whether it is trustworthy. ScamFactor separately measures risk and friction. Use these definitions to understand what you are comparing.
App
An app that helps users discover, save, or manage third-party sweepstakes. It adds convenience, but also another account and data layer.
Examples in this tracker: Robin Giveaways
Daily
An operator offering recurring daily-entry drawings, often with frequent promotional email. Repetition can create more chances, but not necessarily better odds.
Examples in this tracker: Mondosweeps, Prizegrab, Winstakes
Directory
A listing service that sends visitors to sweepstakes run by outside sponsors. Quality, eligibility, privacy, and fulfillment vary by each linked promotion.
Examples in this tracker: Contest Girl, Sweepstakes Advantage, Online-Sweepstakes.com, Sweepstake.com, SweepsToday, I Love Giveaways, SweepFeed, eSweeps, WinPrizesOnline, Sweetie Sweepstakes
Globalizer
A high-volume sweepstakes network using shared marketing and data systems across several brands. Expect frequent entries and heavier promotional follow-up.
Examples in this tracker: PrizeCraze (Globalizer), Prizeloot, Winloot (Globalizer)
Leadgen
A funnel primarily designed to collect consumer information or route visitors to advertisers. Promised rewards may depend on surveys, offers, or extensive qualification steps.
Examples in this tracker: SelectRewards
Legacy
A long-established sweepstakes operator with a recognizable brand and documented history. Familiarity lowers some uncertainty but can attract impersonation scams.
Examples in this tracker: Publishers Clearing House (PCH)
Local Directory
A directory emphasizing state, regional, or locally available offers. Availability and sponsor terms can differ substantially by location.
Examples in this tracker: LocalFreebie
Niche
A sweepstakes or content site aimed at a particular audience or life stage. Offers and marketing are tailored to that segment.
Examples in this tracker: RetireWhiz
Rewards
A platform where users earn points or cash through surveys, shopping, games, or other tasks, sometimes alongside raffles. Returns are usually modest relative to time spent.
Examples in this tracker: Swagbucks, InboxDollars
Samples
A product-sampling or freebie program where availability may depend on demographics, brand campaigns, or limited inventory rather than a conventional drawing.
Examples in this tracker: I Love Free Things (ILFT), BlissXO, PINCHme (Free Samples), Daily Goodie Box
Other
A site or promotion model that does not fit the tracker’s main categories. Its individual profile explains the specific structure and concerns.
Examples in this tracker: Million Dollar Media