Looking for a Wheel of Names Alternative?
Free name picker wheel — with weighted odds and elimination mode built in
SpinWheelNames is a free random name picker built for the same jobs people use Wheel of Names for — classroom picks, raffles, giveaways, and team selection — with no premium plan gating the extras. Add your names below and try it out.
- Logan
- Derek
- Sol
- Hew
- Jana
- Maisie
- Noah
- Caleb
- Jack
- Zoe
- Phaelen
- Sophie
- Isla
- Ava G
- Freya
- Alexa
- Harvey
- James
- Luca
- Fraser
- Erin
- Jessica
- Tobie
- Filip
- Elsie
- Ava W
- Jim
- Katy
- Lucinda
- Joe W
- Joseph S
SpinWheelNames vs. Wheel of Names
| Feature | SpinWheelNames | Wheel of Names |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Completely free — no premium tier | Free tier + a paid plan for extra features |
| Account or login | Not required | Not required for basic use |
| Weighted odds (give some names a bigger chance) | Included, free | Available |
| Auto-remove the winner after each spin | Built-in elimination mode toggle | Multi-wheel setup for multi-round draws |
| Ready-made themed wheels | 80+ built-in wheels (movies, sports, food, pop culture, and more) | Community gallery of user-made wheels |
| Site languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese | English, plus regional URLs |
Feature details for Wheel of Names are based on their publicly listed plans and may change — always check their site for the latest.
Why People Switch to SpinWheelNames
💸 Nothing Behind a Paywall
Weighted odds, elimination mode, unlimited names, and shareable links are all free — there's no upgrade prompt waiting for you.
⚖️ Weighted Wheel Built In
Give any name a bigger or smaller chance of winning — perfect for raffles where entrants can hold multiple tickets.
🎯 One-Click Elimination Mode
Turn on elimination mode and each winner is automatically removed, so you can spin through an entire list for multi-round drawings.
🌐 80+ Ready-Made Wheels
Jump straight into themed wheels for movies, sports, food, pop culture, and more, or browse our full picker wheel directory.
Switching From Wheel of Names Takes One Minute
Copy Your Name List
Copy the names from your existing wheel, one per line.
Bulk Add Them Here
Click "Bulk Add Names" in the entries panel above and paste your list in.
Turn On Weighted Odds or Elimination Mode (Optional)
Enable either option beneath the name list if you need custom odds or automatic winner removal.
Spin and Share
Spin the wheel and share a link to your new wheel with anyone who needs it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SpinWheelNames really a free Wheel of Names alternative?
Yes. Every feature — including weighted odds and elimination mode — is free with no premium tier, no account, and no name-list limits.
Does SpinWheelNames have a weighted wheel like Wheel of Names?
Yes. Turn on "Weighted odds" below the name list and set a relative chance for each name — great for raffles where some entrants have more tickets than others.
Can I automatically remove the winner after each spin?
Yes. Turn on "Elimination mode" and the winning name is removed from the wheel automatically after every spin, so you can draw multiple winners in a row without editing the list by hand.
Can I switch from Wheel of Names without losing my list?
Yes. Use "Bulk Add Names" in the entries panel and paste your existing list — one name per line — to bring it over instantly.
Is my name list private?
Your names are saved in your own browser's local storage. Generating a shareable link stores that specific wheel so you and the people you share it with can access it.
Ready to Try a Free Wheel of Names Alternative?
Add your names, spin the wheel, and see why teachers, streamers, and event organizers are switching.