01 — Ranking
Other free options, ranked
Wheel of Names
wheelofnames.com
4.6The most popular online wheel, with sounds, images and saved wheels.
- Best for
- Classrooms and streams that want customization and shareable wheels.
- Free plan & limits
- Free with an account to save and share wheels. Some customization options require an account, and the site shows ads.
Google 'spinner'
google.com
4.0Search 'spinner' for a built-in number spinner and fidget spinner.
- Best for
- Picking a random number from 2–20.
- Free plan & limits
- Free and instant. Numbers only, with no custom names.
Picker Wheel
pickerwheel.com
4.3Wheel spinner with several modes (elimination, accumulation, weighted).
- Best for
- Weighted or tournament-style picks.
- Free plan & limits
- Free with ads. Advanced options are included, and the interface is busier.
Random.org List Randomizer
random.org
4.2Randomizes a list using atmospheric noise.
- Best for
- Auditable draws where you need a verifiable random source.
- Free plan & limits
- Free for basic use. There is no wheel animation, and third-party drawing services are paid.
02 — Comparison
Side by side
Scroll sideways to see every tool. The first column stays pinned.
| Feature / Criterion | This wheel | Wheel of Names | Picker Wheel | Random.org |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom entries | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remove winner after spin | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Weighted entries | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cryptographic randomness | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Atmospheric noise |
| Ads | No | Yes | Yes | Some |
| Account required | No | Optional | No | No |
03 — Guide
How to use a wheel spinner step by step
Enter the options
Add one entry per line. To give an entry a higher chance, list it twice (for example, two raffle tickets means two lines).
Shuffle or sort if you like
Shuffle mixes up the order on the wheel. The order has no effect on the odds, because the winner is drawn separately from the animation.
Spin and record the result
Press Spin. For giveaways, record your screen or stream the spin so participants can see the draw was fair.
Remove winners for multiple draws
Turn on 'Remove the winner' to draw 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, or to go around a classroom without repeating anyone.
04 — FAQ
Common questions
Is the wheel spinner truly random?
Yes. The winner is chosen with crypto.getRandomValues, the browser's cryptographically secure random number generator, before the wheel starts turning. The animation then lands on that entry, so where you click or how long it spins has no influence.
Can I use it for a giveaway?
Yes. For public giveaways, follow the platform's promotion rules (Instagram and TikTok both have them) and local sweepstakes laws, and record the draw. For very large or regulated draws, use a dedicated service with audit logs.
How many entries can the wheel hold?
There's no hard limit. Text shrinks as you add entries, and beyond about 100 the labels become hard to read, although the draw stays fair.
Is this wheel spinner free?
Yes. It's free, has no ads and needs no sign-up. Entries stay in your browser.
Scores reflect our own assessment of free-tier value. Prices and limits change, so check them on each provider's site before you buy.