MakeContest vs Woobox: which platform should you choose for your contest?
Woobox was born in the golden age of Facebook contests and remains positioned around contest mechanics tied to legacy social networks (photo, video, coupons). It's a proven tool on this terrain, but its positioning makes it less flexible for more general use. Here's the comparison with MakeContest.
What Woobox offers
Woobox offers mechanics specifically built for social-network contests: photo contests, video contests, coupon distribution, quizzes. Its deep integration with legacy social platforms makes it relevant if your strategy relies heavily on these specific channels. In return, this dependency limits your flexibility if you want to distribute your contest elsewhere (email, website, SMS).
What MakeContest offers
MakeContest runs on a standalone web page, with its own URL, shareable on any channel, social networks, newsletter, SMS, website, without depending on a specific social-platform integration. The page remains yours, under your control, whatever distribution channel you choose to use.
Direct comparison
| Criteria | Woobox | MakeContest |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency on social networks | High (built for it) | None, standalone web page |
| Distribution channels | Mainly social | All (email, SMS, web, social) |
| Pricing model | Subscription to unlock useful features | Free, 19 dollars once to export |
| Specific mechanics (photo/video) | Yes | No, standard prize-contest format |
| Card required at sign-up | Often yes | No |
The differences that actually matter
If your marketing strategy specifically relies on photo/video contest mechanics on legacy social networks, Woobox has real expertise on that specific terrain. But for the majority of organizers who want a contest page distributable everywhere (not just on social networks), this specialization becomes a limitation rather than an advantage.
When Woobox might be the better choice
If your contest specifically needs to rely on photo or video contest mechanics integrated into social networks, Woobox has the know-how for that. For a classic prize contest distributable across all your channels, MakeContest offers more flexibility, for free.
In summary
Woobox remains a relevant tool for contest mechanics specifically tied to legacy social networks. MakeContest offers a standalone page, distributable everywhere, free to create, with a one-time 19-dollar payment only when you export your leads.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Woobox work independently of social networks?
Woobox was born from, and remains closely tied to, contest mechanics on legacy social networks (Facebook in particular). MakeContest runs on a standalone web page, shareable anywhere without depending on any specific social platform.
Is Woobox free?
Woobox offers a limited entry point, but a monthly subscription quickly becomes necessary to unlock useful features and volumes. MakeContest stays free to create and publish, with no participant limit.
Can MakeContest run a photo contest like Woobox?
MakeContest focuses on the most common format, a prize contest with an entry form and a draw, rather than specific mechanics like photo or video contests.