Your sweepstake deserves a player view.
A spreadsheet can record a draw. Sweepus turns the same information into a clear, shared experience that players can actually use throughout the tournament.
A spreadsheet can record a draw. Sweepus turns the same information into a clear, shared experience that players can actually use throughout the tournament.
Every update creates another task.
The cost of a spreadsheet is not the file itself. It is maintaining formulas, checking permissions, explaining where information lives and repeatedly turning raw rows into player-friendly updates.
Use the right tool for the group.
For a tiny one-off draw, a spreadsheet may be perfectly adequate. Sweepus becomes useful when several people need to follow changing prize standings, find their teams and understand the results on mobile.
You do not have to start again.
If the allocation already happened in person or in a spreadsheet, enter it with manual assignment. Sweepus can become the ongoing shared view without replacing the social moment of the draw.
Spreadsheet or Sweepus?
| Need | Spreadsheet | Sweepus |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile player view | Often awkward | Purpose-built leaderboard |
| Team ownership | Rows and filters | Player drill-down |
| Sharing updates | Resend the file or link | One reusable link |
| Match context | Maintain extra sheets | Team result drill-down |
Frequently asked questions
How can I manage a sweepstake without Excel?+
Use Sweepus to keep player names, team allocation, prize categories and the shared leaderboard together. Players open a link rather than requesting the latest spreadsheet.
When is a spreadsheet enough?+
A spreadsheet may be enough for a very small, short-lived draw where only the organiser needs to see the information. It becomes harder to manage when many players need mobile access and ongoing results.
Can I bring an existing draw to Sweepus?+
Yes. Manual assignment lets the organiser reproduce team ownership from a draw already completed elsewhere.