Running a public online hackathon is one of the best ways to connect your brand with a global developer community. It’s also one of the best ways to convert developers and get them to use your developer tools. 

But before you allocate your budget, you’ll need to understand how to calculate the total hackathon cost when running an online event. This guide will help you understand the costs of running a hackathon, such as prizes, marketing, legal fees, and software expenses.

You’ll learn:

• How to maximize your hackathon budget
• How to calculate the total cost of running an online hackathon
• What factors contribute to your overall time cost
• What to consider when measuring ROI

On Devpost, we find that 5% to 33% of developers who register for a hackathon go on to build a project using the company’s tool. In this guide, our expert hackathon managers also share tips to help you save money, get better results, and avoid making costly mistakes. Download the free guide now for everything you need to know about how to calculate the total cost of running an online hackathon.