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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    OpenWater

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/AOpenWater headquartered in Arlington offers their awards management and submissions software, supporting contests, academic scholarships and grant submissions, call for papers (cfps) and abstract submission, award submissions, fellowships, and related processes.N/A

    ShortStack

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AShortStack 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

    Pricing
    OpenWaterShortStack
    Editions & Modules
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    BUSINESS
    $99
    per month
    AGENCY
    $249
    per month
    BRAND
    $499
    per month
    ENTERPRISE
    Contact Sales
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    OpenWaterShortStack
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    OpenWaterShortStack
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    OpenWaterShortStack
    Likelihood to Recommend
    OpenWater
    This software is highly recommended to all schools, institutions and companies that carry out contests and awards, as it will speed up the selection, evaluation, awards and rewards tasks. It allows the entire contest to be done digitally, saving a lot of time and costs.
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    Pancake Laboratories Inc. (Shortstack)
    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.
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    Pros
    OpenWater
    • An omniChannel platform for end-to-end digital event management.
    • Easy to use and intuitive user interface which works well for new users as well.
    • Best support system which is very responsive for any problems or issues.
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    Pancake Laboratories Inc. (Shortstack)
    • Easily select Facebook Comment Content entries
    • Create custom contest landing pages with ease
    • Customer support team is very friendly and helps out
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    Cons
    OpenWater
    • The reporting capabilities can be improved to make analysis easier.
    • Customization is a bit difficult and requires help from OpenWater support and the solution team.
    • From an administration point of view, the interface and navigation can be simplified.
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    Pancake Laboratories Inc. (Shortstack)
    • No API integration for email collection in real-time to major ESPs such as Responsys.
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    Pancake Laboratories Inc. (Shortstack)
    They’re similar, but not the same type of product. Both offer great flexibility for a business.
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    Return on Investment
    OpenWater
    • Removal of manual efforts in event management leading to low operating cost.
    • Optimization and delight to employees lead to increased productivity.
    • Ease of use which eliminates training cost and efforts.
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    Pancake Laboratories Inc. (Shortstack)
    • Fan engagement increase
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