Most towns and organizations spend $500–$2,500 per event managing judging manually or with outdated tools — clipboards, spreadsheets, and hours of post-event tallying.
Thingometer replaces all of it with a simple, mobile-first system that runs your entire event in real time.
No annual commitment. One price, one event, full platform access from setup through results. We handle everything — you focus on your event.
Most organizations charge a small registration fee per entry. With Thingometer, that fee covers the entire platform cost — delivering a better experience at zero net cost to your organization.
Annual plans give you full platform access year-round. The more events you run, the lower your effective cost — making Thingometer more valuable the more you use it.
A fully managed, real-time event system for under $2,000 — with per-entry fees covered by participant registrations.
Most platforms built for live community events charge 3–10× more — for fewer features.
| Platform | Annual Cost | Per-Event Option | Mobile Judging | Live Scoring | Parade / Lineup Mgmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Thingometer | $149 – $1,500 | $500 – $2,500+ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| ParadeCloud | ~$1,200 – $3,600/yr | No | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Judgify | ~$700 – $2,400/yr | No | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Generic Tools (Sheets/Forms) | $0 – $500 | N/A | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Municipal Enterprise Systems | $10,000+/yr | No | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
Competitor pricing based on publicly available information as of 2026. Actual pricing may vary.
Thingometer is the only platform built end-to-end for live community judging events.
| Feature | 🏆 Thingometer | ParadeCloud | Judgify |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDGING & SCORING | |||
| Mobile-first judge interface | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Real-time live scoring dashboard | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| QR code judge login (no app install) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Configurable scoring categories | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tie-breaking logic | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Judge lock / score finalization | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Multi-judge, multi-category scoring | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| EVENT MANAGEMENT | |||
| Entry registration portal | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Coordinator approval workflow | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Parade / lineup position management | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Stand position tracking | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Entry photo upload | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Configurable entry types | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Music flag per entry | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| ANNOUNCER & LIVE OPERATIONS | |||
| Dedicated announcer login & dashboard | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Live entry narration view (tablet-optimized) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sponsor ticker on announcer screen | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Real-time judge status grid | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| SPONSORS & AWARDS | |||
| Sponsor management (logo, tier, contact) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Event-level sponsor assignment | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sponsor display on announcer screen | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Awards / winning categories | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Published results page | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| COMMUNICATION & PAYMENTS | |||
| Entry contact info & email capture | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Coordinator-to-entry communication | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Payment-gated registration (Stripe) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Discount / promo codes | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Per-entry fee with gross-up calculator | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| PLATFORM & ADMINISTRATION | |||
| Multi-city / multi-organization support | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Custom branding per event | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| CSV results export | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| SuperAdmin dashboard | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Role-based access (Admin / Coordinator / Judge / Announcer) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Subscription management | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Feature availability based on publicly documented capabilities as of 2026.
Everything you need to know before your first event.
Book a quick 20-minute setup call and see exactly how Thingometer works for your next event. No commitment required.
We're working with a small number of cities and organizations this season to modernize their events. If selected, we'll help you get fully set up and running fast — with hands-on support from our team.
Founding partners receive priority onboarding, direct access to our team, and input on the product roadmap.
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