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ShortStack vs. SmarterSelect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ShortStack
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
ShortStack is a landing page creation and contesting solution built around features such as social marketing campaigns, robust third-party integrations, and custom design services.
$99
per month
SmarterSelect
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
SmarterSelect creates, manages, analyzes and evaluates online applications for the private and public sector. This application management system is designed for scholarships, grants and awards. SmartSelect, chosen by over 1,500,000 users for over 40,000 programs, was started in 2007 and is located in Dallas TX.
$1,000
per year
Pricing
ShortStackSmarterSelect
Editions & Modules
BUSINESS
$99
per month
AGENCY
$249
per month
BRAND
$499
per month
ENTERPRISE
Contact Sales
per month
Create
$1,000
per year
Enhance
$3,000
per year
Enterprise
$5,000
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ShortStackSmarterSelect
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
ShortStackSmarterSelect
Considered Both Products
ShortStack
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose ShortStack
I previously used ShortStack at another agency. I liked how easy their team was to work with an the ease of use of their product. No other competitors were reviewed.
Kelly Saux | TrustRadius Reviewer
Kelly Saux
Director Direct Response Marketing
Chose ShortStack
Shortstack is a niche product that does sweepstakes/contests very well. It is not as feature rich as Ion Interactive, which can produce any type of experiences (DR landing pages, squeeze pages, content marketing pages, etc.) that one can dream up, but what it does …
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Medium-sized Companies
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Enterprises

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User Ratings
ShortStackSmarterSelect
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
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9.0
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User Testimonials
ShortStackSmarterSelect
Likelihood to Recommend
I love ShortStack's customer support. For the most part, they are available immediately through chat and respond to email inquiries within a very reasonable timeframe. As a longtime customer, they have accommodated my needs. Their platform is set up for all users - whether you are not very tech-savvy or an IT person, you can find ways to utilize your skills.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Without a doubt this is a program that I would recommend because of how useful it was for us. Everything is now easier, the applications arrive in one place, everything is automated and the program itself helps us to evaluate the applications faster. I highly recommend it to all companies that provide scholarships.
Luisana Pacheco | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Amazing customer service
  • Unique campaign templates
Verified User
Anonymous
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Cons
  • If you are not using the contest feature regularly it can get pricey
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Anonymous
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Alternatives Considered
I previously used ShortStack at another agency. I liked how easy their team was to work with an the ease of use of their product. No other competitors were reviewed
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
  • We save time creating landing pages
  • It helps us grow quickly.
Christian Karasiewicz | TrustRadius Reviewer
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