Picksy vs Wheel of Names
Wheel of Names is a capable free tool — but it runs randomization in the browser, serves ads, and has no way to prove a spin was fair after the fact.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Picksy | Wheel of Names |
|---|---|---|
| Server-side randomization (CSPRNG) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shareable spin audit receipt | ✓ | ✗ |
| SHA-256 tamper-evident hash chain | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ad-free experience | ✓ | ✗ |
| OBS / streaming integration | ✓ | ~ Embed only, no native overlay |
| Multiple randomizer modes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free tier available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spin history saved to account | ✓ | ✗ |
| CSV / bulk import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shareable wheel links | ✓ | ✓ |
| Embeddable on websites | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exportable winner certificate / PDF | ✓ | ✗ |
What Wheel of Names does well
- Massive user base and strong brand recognition
- Deeply customizable wheel appearance (colors, images, sounds)
- No account required for basic use
- Mobile app available on iOS and Android
- Supports entry images and custom backgrounds
Where Wheel of Names falls short
- Randomization runs in the browser — results can theoretically be predicted or manipulated before being shown
- Ad-supported on the free tier — disruptive in classroom and live settings
- No shareable proof-of-fairness — you can't send a link that proves the spin was real
- No server-side audit log — once the page reloads, the history is gone
- No streaming-native integration for OBS or live-selling platforms
- Zero social media presence — no community, no tutorials
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