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Head-to-head · Sweepstakes Software

ShortStack vs ViralSweep

  • 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
ViralSweep #6 in Sweepstakes Software 6.9/10 From $41/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit ViralSweep

ShortStack leads on 2 checks, ViralSweep on 0, and 0 are 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 priceShortStack · $24/mo
  • Free planonly ShortStack

ShortStack scores higher on our rubric for sweepstakes software: 7.4 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

ShortStack offers free plan; ViralSweep doesn't. ShortStack is cheaper to start at $24/mo against $41/mo.

ShortStack is the better fit for marketers building campaigns and testing landing pages. ViralSweep is the better fit for referral campaigns that need fraud controls.

  • ShortStack fits best

    Marketers building campaigns and testing landing pages

  • ViralSweep fits best

    Referral campaigns that need fraud controls

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Side by side

Feature ShortStack 7.4/10 Visit ↗ ViralSweep 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.9
Ranking #4 in Sweepstakes Software #6 in Sweepstakes Software
Best for Marketers building campaigns and testing landing pages Referral campaigns that need fraud controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $24/mo (best) $41/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
Entry limit Not published Not published
Winner selection Not published Not published
Entry methods Not published Not published
Campaign types Not published Not published
Fraud controls Not published true
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
  • Supports milestone referrals, bonus entries and tiered prizes
  • Filters spam and bots with IP controls and verification codes
  • Hosts or embeds promotions and connects to marketing tools
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
  • No permanent free plan; the 7-day trial requires card details
  • Entry codes and premium integrations start at Business
  • API, A/B testing and audience segments 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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ViralSweep is a web-based platform for brands, marketers and agencies running sweepstakes, contests, giveaways, waitlists and instant-win promotions. It combines entry collection, social actions, referral links and analytics, with options…

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  1. ShortStackSweepstakes Software 7.4Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual)
  2. ViralSweepSweepstakes Software 6.9From $41/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

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

  • ViralSweep — where it wins

    • Supports milestone referrals, bonus entries and tiered prizes
    • Filters spam and bots with IP controls and verification codes
    • Hosts or embeds promotions and connects to marketing tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; the 7-day trial requires card details
    • Entry codes and premium integrations start at Business
    • API, A/B testing and audience segments 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 →
  • ViralSweep6.9/10 · From $41/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

    A flexible promotion platform with referral tools and fraud controls, starting at $41/month billed annually.

    Visit ViralSweepFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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