Compare Gleam and ShortStack 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$97.00 0 NA MONTH
$49.00 Per Month
Gleam
Star Rating
(27)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$97.00 0 NA MONTH
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Star Rating
(83)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that ShortStack excels in its "Quality of Support," with a score of 9.1, which reviewers mention as being responsive and helpful, while Gleam's support, rated at 8.8, is noted to be good but not as consistently praised.
- Reviewers mention that ShortStack's "Campaign Creation" tools are robust, particularly highlighting the "Templates" and "Drag and Drop" features, which make it easier for users to design campaigns. In contrast, Gleam's templates are considered less flexible, leading some users to feel limited in their customization options.
- Users on G2 report that ShortStack's "Lead Generation" capabilities are strong, particularly with its "Lead Builder" feature, which allows for effective data capture. Gleam, while also offering lead generation tools, is noted to have a steeper learning curve, which some users find challenging.
- Reviewers say that ShortStack shines in "Marketing Automation Integration," with seamless connections to various platforms, whereas Gleam's integrations are seen as less comprehensive, which can hinder users looking for a more connected marketing ecosystem.
- G2 users highlight that ShortStack's "Customization" options are extensive, allowing for a high degree of personalization in campaigns, while Gleam's customization features, although present, are often described as more basic and less intuitive.
- Users report that both platforms offer "Analytics" features, but ShortStack's analytics are praised for being more user-friendly and detailed, helping users track campaign performance effectively, while Gleam's analytics are seen as less comprehensive, leading to some frustration among users trying to gauge their campaign success.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Gleam
FULL PACKAGE
$97.00
0 NA MONTH
Complete access to all the Gleam Apps.
- COMPETITIONS REWARDS GALLERIES CAPTURES
ShortStack
Startup
$49.00
Per Month
- Run unlimited contests
- Embed content in your website such as special offer pop-ups
- Create engaging contests, giveaways, quizzes, and more
Free Trial
Gleam
No trial information availableShortStack
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
17
8.7
69
Ease of Use
9.0
18
8.3
69
Ease of Setup
8.7
10
8.3
47
Ease of Admin
9.4
9
8.5
47
Quality of Support
8.8
10
9.1
61
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
8
9.1
46
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
17
8.8
71
Features by Category
Campaign Creation
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Distribution
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Data Collection
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Lead Generation
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Marketing Gamification
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Platform
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Page Customization
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Page Optimization
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Generative AI
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Lead Monitoring
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Data Capture
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Analytics
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Customization
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Support
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Performance
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gleam and ShortStack are categorized as Sweepstakes and Lead Capture
Unique Categories
Gleam is categorized as Gamification
ShortStack is categorized as User-Generated Content and Landing Page Builders
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gleam
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ShortStack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
22.2%
Retail
14.8%
Consumer Goods
11.1%
Computer Games
11.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.4%
Other
33.3%
Marketing and Advertising
22.9%
Hospitality
4.8%
Automotive
4.8%
Publishing
3.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.6%
Other
60.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Gleam
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chris W.
Verified User in Computer Games
Gleam integrates with a lot of other services, which allows for extremely easy competition setup. Utilising Gleam with solid competition prizes has increased the number of eyes on our business tenfold and our newsletter subscribers by hundreds.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Amanda N.
Verified User in Retail
It's not the most user friendly platform, and takes some workarounds. For example, there is no clean cut way to just capture names + email addresses as Gleam requires another entrypoint. So, for a contest when we purely just wanted names + emails, we had to...
ShortStack
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Randy M.
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Ease of use, customer service, lots of customization and options, very affordable
Most Helpful Critical Review
Magnus H.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
It was a big hassle to get to that point. It's a very complex piece of software to program and the workflow isn't always intuitive. It left me with a few customer grievances, unfortunately. Doors opening at the wrong time and people missing out on offers.
Chris W.
Verified User in Computer Games
Gleam integrates with a lot of other services, which allows for extremely easy competition setup. Utilising Gleam with solid competition prizes has increased the number of eyes on our business tenfold and our newsletter subscribers by hundreds.
Randy M.
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Ease of use, customer service, lots of customization and options, very affordable
Amanda N.
Verified User in Retail
It's not the most user friendly platform, and takes some workarounds. For example, there is no clean cut way to just capture names + email addresses as Gleam requires another entrypoint. So, for a contest when we purely just wanted names + emails, we had to...
Magnus H.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
It was a big hassle to get to that point. It's a very complex piece of software to program and the workflow isn't always intuitive. It left me with a few customer grievances, unfortunately. Doors opening at the wrong time and people missing out on offers.
Discussions
What is gleam software?
1 comment
AK
Gleam is a web application for managing giveaways and promotions that embeds into your website and integrates into your social media accounts to maximize...Read more
Gleam has no more discussions with answers
Can I use ShortStack for free?
1 comment
Official Response from ShortStack
Yes! The best way to experience ShortStack is to try it before purchasing. Simply sign up for a free account and start creating unlimited contests,...Read more
Are there discounts for yearly plans?
1 comment
Official Response from ShortStack
Yes! If you pay for a year in advance you save 55% on the Starter Plan, 42% on the Business Plan, and 20% on the Agency and Brand Plans.Read more
Is my data safe?
1 comment
AH
Definitely. We run ShortStack on one of the most secure, trusted and reliable cloud computing environments available on the planet. An Approved Scanning...Read more
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