MakeContest vs Kimple: which platform should you choose for your contest?
Kimple, developed by the Sellsy group, offers a marketing activation and contest platform built for the French-speaking B2C market. It's an interesting tool if it fits into your existing software ecosystem, but with a different positioning than a standalone tool. Here's the comparison with MakeContest.
What Kimple offers
Kimple is part of the Sellsy group's ecosystem, known for its billing and CRM tools. This integration can be a real asset if you already use these tools daily: your contest data can potentially connect to your existing CRM. The business model relies on a monthly subscription, consistent with the group's software-suite positioning.
What MakeContest offers
MakeContest is a standalone tool, with no dependency on a broader software ecosystem: you don't need to use other tools to benefit from it. Creation and publishing are free, with a one-time 19-dollar payment only if you decide to export your leads.
Direct comparison
| Criteria | Kimple | MakeContest |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Integrated into the Sellsy ecosystem | Standalone tool |
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription | Free, 19 dollars once to export |
| Software dependency | Useful if already a Sellsy client | None |
| Card required at sign-up | Often yes | No |
| Setup time | Variable | About 3 minutes |
The differences that actually matter
If you're already a Sellsy user (billing, CRM) and want to add contests to that ecosystem, Kimple has genuine integration value. But if you're not in that ecosystem, or simply looking for the most direct tool to publish a contest, this dependency on a broader suite doesn't add extra benefit.
When Kimple might be the better choice
If your business already uses Sellsy's tools and you want to centralize contests, billing, and CRM in the same ecosystem, Kimple has a real integration argument. For a standalone contest that's quick to set up, MakeContest remains the most direct solution.
In summary
Kimple makes sense within the Sellsy ecosystem, with a classic monthly subscription. MakeContest remains a standalone, free tool to create and publish, with no software dependency, with a one-time 19-dollar payment only when you export your leads.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kimple a standalone tool or integrated into a broader suite?
Kimple, developed by the Sellsy group, is integrated into a broader billing and CRM ecosystem. MakeContest is a standalone tool, with no dependency on a larger software suite.
Do you need a subscription to use Kimple?
Yes, Kimple works on a monthly subscription model. MakeContest is free to create and publish a contest, with a one-time 19-dollar payment only when you export your leads.
Is Kimple suited to me if I don't already use Sellsy's tools?
Kimple makes the most sense if you're already in the Sellsy ecosystem (billing, CRM). If you're looking for a standalone contest tool with no software dependency, MakeContest is more direct.