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Head-to-head · Sweepstakes Software

ShortStack vs PromoSimple

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ShortStack #4 in Sweepstakes Software 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) Free plan Visit ShortStack
PromoSimple #5 in Sweepstakes Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $14/mo (annual) Free plan Visit PromoSimple

ShortStack leads on 0 checks, PromoSimple on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShortStack · 7.4/10
  • Lowest starting pricePromoSimple · $14/mo
  • Free planboth

ShortStack scores higher on our rubric for sweepstakes software: 7.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

PromoSimple is cheaper to start at $14/mo against $24/mo.

ShortStack is the better fit for marketers building campaigns and testing landing pages. PromoSimple is the better fit for small teams needing affordable multi-format contests.

  • ShortStack fits best

    Marketers building campaigns and testing landing pages

  • PromoSimple fits best

    Small teams needing affordable multi-format contests

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Side by side

Feature ShortStack 7.4/10 Visit ↗ PromoSimple 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.1
Ranking #4 in Sweepstakes Software #5 in Sweepstakes Software
Best for Marketers building campaigns and testing landing pages Small teams needing affordable multi-format contests
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $24/mo $14/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat Email, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
Entry limit Not published Not published
Winner selection Not published Both
Entry methods Not published email and Facebook login, Facebook visits or likes, Twitter follows or tweets, Instagram likes or follows, Pinterest follows or pins, polls, surveys, quizzes, refer-a-friend links, custom form fields
Campaign types Not published giveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, surveys, quizzes, refer-a-friend campaigns
Fraud controls Not published Not published
Native integrations Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited landing pages and forms on the Free plan
  • A/B testing, analytics, and fraud prevention support campaign optimization
  • Connects with Mailchimp, HubSpot, Klaviyo, webhooks, and Zapier
  • Free plan includes reporting and random or manual winner selection
  • Supports social actions, polls, surveys, quizzes, and referrals
  • Embeds on websites, blogs, and Facebook pages with CSV exports
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 500 views per month and 200 stored entries
  • Advanced features such as anti-fraud tools start at the Scale tier
  • The published paid prices are annual-plan monthly equivalents
  • Free Plan social entries cover only Facebook and Twitter
  • Web-only deployment limits native app options
  • Advanced design, white labeling, and analytics integration require Premium
Our verdict

ShortStack gives marketers and agencies a no-code workspace for capturing leads and running interactive campaigns. Its tools cover landing pages, branded forms, triggered website pop-ups, quizzes, sweepstakes, contests, instant-win…

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PromoSimple is a web-based promotion platform for bloggers, small businesses, brands, and agencies running giveaways, sweepstakes, contests, polls, surveys, quizzes, or refer-a-friend campaigns. It provides branded entry forms, participant…

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  1. ShortStackSweepstakes Software 7.4Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual)
  2. PromoSimpleSweepstakes Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $14/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ShortStack — where it wins

    • Unlimited landing pages and forms on the Free plan
    • A/B testing, analytics, and fraud prevention support campaign optimization
    • Connects with Mailchimp, HubSpot, Klaviyo, webhooks, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 500 views per month and 200 stored entries
    • Advanced features such as anti-fraud tools start at the Scale tier
    • The published paid prices are annual-plan monthly equivalents

  • PromoSimple — where it wins

    • Free plan includes reporting and random or manual winner selection
    • Supports social actions, polls, surveys, quizzes, and referrals
    • Embeds on websites, blogs, and Facebook pages with CSV exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Plan social entries cover only Facebook and Twitter
    • Web-only deployment limits native app options
    • Advanced design, white labeling, and analytics integration require Premium
  • ShortStack7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual)

    A campaign builder for sweepstakes, lead capture, and landing-page testing.

    Visit ShortStackFull verdict →
  • PromoSimple7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $14/mo (annual)

    Affordable, multi-format sweepstakes software with social entries, polls, and winner controls.

    Visit PromoSimpleFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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