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Supported Operating System(s):
Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 10About ShortStack
ShortStack is a cloud-based campaign creation solution. It helps in designing campaigns using various widgets, themes and templates. The solution is used to create sweepstakes, contests, landing pages, special offers and custom forms for campaigns.
ShortStack offers features such as action-gating that helps users capture visitor’s contact information through landing pages. It allows visitors to fill in their details on the page, in return for which visitors can access special offers including e-books, discount codes or giveaways.
ShortStack’s landing pages offers customizable templates. They can include widgets like forms, polls and galleries. In addition, users can customize their pages with different colors and fonts....
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Supported Operating System(s):
Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 10Average User Ratings
Overall
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
4.5
Functionality
4.5
Likelihood to Recommend
Not likely
Very likely
February 2019
Robbie from Performics
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
4.0
February 2019
ShortStack Review
I used ShortStack for several years as part of a social media/community manager role for both brand awareness, product spotlights and related contests/givewaways
Pros
ShortStack makes it really easy for a guy like me with no design or coding background to manage social media contests almost 100% by myself. Designing, launching, monitoring and measuring the contests and their results was really easy thanks to the platform's intuitive workflow.
Cons
After a few years of using this software, the designer and I started to reach the limits of its abilities. Part of what makes it so valuable is how plug-and-play some otherwise complicated design/programming features. However, that templated framework has its limits, keeping you from realizing fully customized ideas outside that framework.
Response from ShortStack
Replied March 2019
Hey Robbie! Thanks for this amazing review! We're sorry you had to move along to another means of contest building, but, if it interests you, the Code Widget and CSS panel in ShortStack give you the freedom to customize campaigns however you wish. If you'd ever like to give us another try, we'd love to have you back. Thanks again!
February 2020
Janele from LuCorp Marketing
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Time Used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
February 2020
ShortStack is the Best, Free Contest Platform
We were able to use ShortStack in order to gather user images to use on social media. We ran a photo contest where the winner wins free product and we gather e-mail and contact information from entrants and voters to use in future e-blasts.
Pros
I love that I am able to use this software in full for free. For a simple contest, we have free use of the platform as well as free support from the company. If we need to add features, it is easy to upgrade without a contract.
Cons
The software can take a little getting use to when it comes to design. There are design options within design options which can make it a little confusing. But you can always preview your design to make sure it looks okay.
Reasons for Choosing ShortStack
Shortstack was easier to navigate and the support was a lot better.
Reasons for Switching to ShortStack
Wishpond had glitches and did not take the time to help us.
Response from ShortStack
Replied March 2020
Thanks for the stellar review, Janele!
August 2019
George from UNICAF
Company Size: 201-500 employees
Industry: E-Learning
Time Used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Functionality
3.0
August 2019
ShortStack is good, but has low limits on entries
Pros
-fairly easy to use -easy to scale up -the variety of ready made templates and the ability to customise them
Cons
don't like the fact that you are limited on : - views - entries i understand having a limit on the lower tier plans, but in the full plan, having limitations on the amount o page views and or entries on the account seems rather unprofessional to me. And this is a model i've seen to almost every software on the market that handles competitions ( i.e wishpond). They really should think about removing entry limits, at least on their full package, else if a company wants to create a high traffic competition and then replicate it, it will most probably mean it will need a new account..
Reasons for Switching to ShortStack
same reason as the one mentioned in the cons section.. the limits. and it was to my displeasure i discovered that shortstack also had limits even on their most advanced plan.
Response from ShortStack
Replied August 2019
Hi George! We really appreciate your feedback! We always take customer feedback very seriously. In reference to your suggestion, we totally hear what you're saying! We offer Enterprise plans with no entry or view limits - this is something that can be discussed with our sales team. We're absolutely willing to accommodate as many entries/views you're able to acquire, but due to the resources these higher view/entry numbers require on our end, we have to charge a little more. Thanks again for your review!
December 2020
Chris from NSM Insurance Group
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees
Industry: Insurance
Time Used: Less than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
December 2020
Fantastic Contesting Software!
After our team built-out/finalized the initial campaign that was launched in hours, we received 3,000+ entries from this photo contest. We continued to use Shortstack throughout 2020 -- including a custom campaign (the Shortstack team was great to work with) -- and realized fantastic results each time. I can't to see what's on the horizon as we further develop and engage our online communities!
Pros
With access to an in-house graphic designer and an average understanding of software/applications, I was able to launch what was ultimately a VERY successful photo contest within hours.
Cons
Out of the box and with a below average understanding of software/applications, users can get lost. But, they do offer live chat support that's great!
Reasons for Switching to ShortStack
Amateur set-up and difficult to maintain/officiate.
June 2020
Paul from Aligned
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Design
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
3.0
Customer support
4.0
Functionality
5.0
June 2020
Easy to use for competitions and lead gen
Very good for what we needed it for. Great out of the boxes features - and quick to setup.
Pros
Easy to Setup. Great for quick landing pages & lead gen. great to customise & email triggers built in are a nice touch.
Cons
Little expensive. Some functions look generic unless designed & customised.
Reasons for Choosing ShortStack
We tried both. Few more professional style templates on Unbounce.