# Page 5 | ShortStack Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is ShortStack the right Contest solution for you? Explore 156 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/154791/ShortStack/reviews --- ShortStack 4.4 (156) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of ShortStack ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 156 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use KD Kristin D. Editorial director Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy way to boost performance " July 20, 2018 4.0 We use to engage with our customers Pros It was easy to build engaging experiences for our customers Cons Little tough to implement some of the more advanced features, but still a great tool. Review Source cS chris S. marketing specialist Consumer Electronics Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "easy to use" August 25, 2021 4.0 Good Pros The software is easy to use and set up campaigns. Using templates makes running multiple campaigns a breeze. I also like the fact it picks the winner randomly for you. Cons It wasn't easy to delete the entries after a campaign had concluded. Review Source Response from ShortStack August 27, 2021 Chris, thank you for your great review! We are happy to hear you like using our templates! When you are ready to delete entries, you can go into your List Manager and delete the entire list to quickly delete all of the entries. If you need further assistance reach out at theteam@shortstacklab.com! ML Mitch L. Advertising Specialist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Shortstack review" July 17, 2018 4.0 My overall experience with has been positive. We have executed several online contests with voting as the winning metric. The interface was easy to use and allowed winners to be chosen quickly. I also like the way the campaign renders on various devices. Pros It was easy to figure out how to manipulate the forms. User interface is intuitive. The pre-made templates help to create a functional campaign quickly. I like the voting and the choose a random winner features. Cons I use it mainly for social media contests and it would be nice to have more variety in the choice of templates or perhaps more customization features. Review Source Response from ShortStack July 27, 2018 Hey Mitch! Thank you so much for your feedback and your stellar review! If you're looking to customize something specific when setting up a template, please reach out to us at theteam@shortstacklab.com. We'll do our best to help you get things set up the way you'd like. JB James B. Insurance Agency Owner / Funeral Director & Embalmer Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "ShortStack Review" March 5, 2020 5.0 Generated sales for my agency Pros It generated a lot of prospects and. Reached a certain market that I was targeting Cons Nothing I have nothing bad to say about the software Reason for choosing ShortStack Friend uses your company Review Source Response from ShortStack March 11, 2020 Thank you so much, James! I'm so glad ShortStack was able to help you generate new prospects. LD Laurie D. Designer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great product to invigorate your lead list" September 6, 2019 4.0 Anytime I have had a problem with their customer service has been able to answer my questions within minutes which is really great and allows me to continue to work without downtime. Pros is an all-in-one product that allows you to create, edit, follow-up, analyze, and retarget. Cons Wish it was more responsive between desktop and mobile viewing. Review Source Response from ShortStack September 12, 2019 Hi Laurie! Thanks for your feedback! And kind words about our support staff and platform. Campaigns should be automatically responsive on mobile when designed in the Campaign Builder, however, if you find that something's not translating well, we can always take a look and see if we can help make it look right. kM keata M. Marketing Manager Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A really useful piece of Marketing software" May 8, 2019 5.0 Pros We were struggling to bring to life a competition we wanted to run for our customers. We simply couldn't find the right developer and then through a Google search found and it opened up a world of opportunity for us. It was really easy to set up and a very affordable way to execute. I can't​ recommend it enough to marketers​! Cons The Americanism's of the language on the site. We are British and so it took us a while​ to figure out terms like sweepstake and bonds? Review Source Response from ShortStack May 9, 2019 Thanks for this fantastic review, Keata! I'm so glad ShortStack was able to fulfill your competition-building needs. PN Paul N. Head of Development Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "shortstack app creator" January 28, 2019 5.0 Pros Its very easy to use & intuitive. Great job guys Cons publishing the app on my Facebook page was a bit difficult but i've gotten the hang of it Review Source Response from ShortStack January 29, 2019 Thanks, Paul! I'm so glad you've gotten the hang of things. We really appreciate your feedback! PR Paul R. Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "So good!" August 28, 2019 5.0 It´s maybe 7 or 8 years I used shorstack in two diferent agency Pros It´s easy to get forms and collect data Cons Sometimes, if you don't know a lot of code, you can't make beautiful things Review Source Response from ShortStack September 12, 2019 Wow! Thank you, Paul! We're so happy you love the platform. NG Nick G. Owner Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SharedViews Media reviews ShortStack" September 6, 2019 3.0 The software has most of the features we desire to use, however, the ease of building campaigns is not really there. The software seems to have a hard learning curve, not meant for the "average" user. The cost is also too much in my opinion. We don't mind paying, but the tiers are too high. We should be able to do things like embedding the campaign on our website for the price we pay. Overall I am actively seeking a replacement service to manage our giveaways. Pros Each week is Customizable for our unique giveaways Cons Very non-user friendly when it comes to design. Service is far too expensive for a small business like ours Review Source TC Tracy C. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use but limited features" November 1, 2018 4.0 Quick development of Facebook tabs for lead generation, contests, and giveaways. Pros Ease of use with existing templates. Quick drop and edit feature, simple even for non-developers Cons Limited features, limited templates, unable to add multiple tabs or pages. Review Source EB Emily B. Marketing Sp. Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Loved using Short Stack for a promotion" July 17, 2018 5.0 Pros The software was mostly easy to use, although it took a few tries at first. Support was always super helpful and quick to answer the questions I had. I was super happy with the way the page looked at the end, although I had to have our designer and web manager help a few times to figure out a few bugs. Overall the page we made was successful and helped us easily collect the info we were hoping for. Cons It was not that easy to use if you don't have an idea of basic coding. I'm a marketer and had to get some outside help a few times to have spacing and color on the page the way I wanted. I could fumble through some of it, but had a ton of questions. I wish that it was a bit easier to use. Review Source LL Lokwatamoi L. owner Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Create landing pages easily and effectively" August 8, 2019 5.0 Pros I think that it did exactly what it was supposed to do. Cons No cons, I think that if you need to make a landing page, this is a great option. Review Source Response from ShortStack August 9, 2019 Wow! So many stars! Thank you for such an amazing review. NS Natalie S. Interactive Producer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent for Organizing Campaigns that Involve Entires " December 7, 2020 5.0 Pros was a game-changer for our campaign as it involved many entries from our participants. We were able to categorize and organize the submissions so it was easy to communicate among the team. Greaet value! Cons It would be great if the software could have been integrated with our reporting software. Review Source Response from ShortStack December 15, 2020 Hey Natalie! Thank you for this great review! We offer a webhook feature that may allow you to integrate ShortStack with your reporting software. Reach out to us at theteam@shortstacklab.com and we can look into this further for you. CD Chad D. Marketing Specialist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great customer service " May 2, 2019 5.0 Overall I love the customer service, whenever you need help can always chat or email and get a almost immediate and thorough responce. Pros Very customizable. Great options on interactive quizzes, landing pages and contests. Awesome features like autoresponder emails and entry hosting. Cons If you are on a lower level subscription, you will get branding at the bottom of your campaign. Worthpaying more to have it removed though. Review Source Response from ShortStack May 3, 2019 Thank you, Chad! I'm glad our Support Team was so helpful and that you enjoyed using the ShortStack platform. Thanks again! VR Verified Reviewer Digital Marketing Associate Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Shortstack Has Always Met Our Needs" April 24, 2019 5.0 Pros As a small business, was very simple to get started with. Using my limited knowledge of HTML and CSS I was able to setup campaigns with a variety of functions with ease. Cons is quite expensive once you get high volumes of entries. We found value but I can see many small businesses not. Review Source TA Tom A. Media Consultant Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great way to start using contests" March 10, 2020 5.0 Pros The ease of use was most helpful as we entered into the contest area to promote weekly giveaways and attract more patrons. We did weekly giveaways tied to New England Patriots games and saw solid results. Cons I wish there had been a way to make a template at all levels of participation. I think a template to run a series of contests could make your service more attractive to all, rather than premium level users. Review Source Response from ShortStack June 11, 2020 Hey Tom, Thanks for this fantastic feedback! SG Savanah G. Owner Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Used shortsack for photo contest" March 5, 2020 5.0 Overall there is more that I personally need to learn to get the most out of marketing and getting the most benefit from using the software Pros It was easy to set up and run my photo contest. I was also able to add people to my email list Cons The software was easy to use and they have good directions if you have any questions Review Source Response from ShortStack March 6, 2020 Thank you, Savanah! Please reach out to our team with any questions you have about the platform (theteam@shortstacklab.com). We'd love to help you become a ShortStack pro! HM Heather M. Digital Content Specialist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A fast and easy way to get competitions up and running" October 29, 2018 4.0 Always a positive experience with customer service and something we see our business recommending and using frequently for the forseeable future. Pros It's easy to use, and the ability to set up global themes for campaigns is very helpful. If you know your brand's HEX codes, typefaces and website setup, it's easy to build a form that won't look out of place on your website. Downloading entries is easy as well. Cons Getting it working with Wordpress and one of our client's websites was a bit of a struggle but the customer service was quick to help! Review Source Response from ShortStack October 30, 2018 Wow! Thanks so much, Heather! We love that you love the platform and we look forward to working with you again down the road. SO Susie O. Principal Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great option for the price!" October 20, 2018 5.0 Pros It's easy to use when you're just running a single campaign. It allows for complete customization. Cons No complaints. The software is easy to use. I'd appreciate it if it was mobile friendly for small changes when you're not at your desk. Review Source Response from ShortStack October 23, 2018 Thanks so much for the awesome feedback, Susie! We really appreciate your comments. MX Matilda X. Marketing Manager Newspapers Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The Sun Review" January 25, 2019 4.0 I currently have done giveaways and it has worked okay so far its doing what it is intended to do. Pros What drew me to was how inexpensive it is for the types of contest that I currently do. Additionally, the templates available make it easy to begin a campaign. Cons The cost of additional features can be costly. With any new systems in today's world you need to basically teach yourself how everything works. More companies should do an initial kickoff with client instead of having them go to online tutorial which can be frustrating Review Source Response from ShortStack January 29, 2019 Thanks for your feedback, Matilda! We understand it can be tough to learn new software. In the future, don't hesitate to reach out to us at the Help Desk (theteam@shortstacklab.com) or via live chat to get help with any questions. Thanks again! SN Susanna N. Social media Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Starting a business? Start with this program" April 11, 2019 4.0 Pros If you are a beginner coder, a perfect program for you. IF you have any questions, the support team responds fast! Cons A few things on the program can get improved such as their entry form and data tools Review Source Response from ShortStack April 12, 2019 Hey Susanna! Thanks so much for this awesome review! We're in the middle of revamping the Form Designer, so keep your eyes peeled for a new and improved version soon. Thanks again for your great feedback! TR Tarryn R. Social Media Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Lion Marketing" October 23, 2018 5.0 Good...love the brand Pros Very easy to use . I like the free stockphotos to use and the quiz templates Cons Some of the coding can be difficult if you are not a developer Review Source Response from ShortStack October 30, 2018 Thanks so much, Tarryn! We really appreciate your feedback. JH Jess H. Account Manager Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great out-of-the-box function, design and interface" July 17, 2018 5.0 We've utilised rather than rebuild a whole new basic quiz system, the previous version of which had major trouble when installed as a Facebook app and accessed on mobile. Shortstack circumvents all of that and provides enough flexibility to give a unique look and feel very easily. We've made some templates for our clients and it's easy for them to update themselves. Pros There's a high level of flexibility. It allows us to save a lot of development time by not making bespoke forms for every project, but to easily apply CSS styling etc. Thequick publish to Facebook also allows you to avoid a whole world of pain in terms of mobile apps etc. Cons The styling panel can be a little confusing in terms of the many different padding option areas etc - there's a lot of duplicate labelling so sometimes it's hard to find a particular field that needs updating. Review Source Response from ShortStack July 30, 2018 Thanks, Jess! We're so glad ShortStack is working well for you and your clients. Thanks again for your feedback and stellar review! SS Shannon S. Owner Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "User friendly " August 16, 2019 5.0 We were very pleased with this product and would definitely recommend it. Pros We are not very computer savvy and we found this to be very user friendly! The online support provided was good - friendly, quick and thorough. Cons I know I should list at least one thing but nothing comes to mind. Review Source Response from ShortStack August 20, 2019 Wow, Shannon! Thanks so much! We're glad you found the platform user friendly and that our support team was able to help you along the way. AZ AMANDA Z. Communications Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Shorstack Customer Service is topnotch! " March 5, 2020 5.0 Ability to create microsites for small campaigns. Pros I am not super tech-y but has been easy to use and the customer service has made it even easier. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] and team have made my job much easier. Cons Difficult to use at first but \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] has been available for trainings, which has been great. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.