Comparison of the SMS Competitions Software & SMS Campaigns Manager:
SMS Competition Software
The options below are for the "Shared" Shortcode SMS Competitions Software. Please note that you are able to run both of these options simultaneously.
SMS Campaign Manager
The options below are for the "Dedicated" Shortcode SMS Campaigns Manager.
Once Off Software & Competition Fees:
Setup & Software Activation Fee:
R 150 incVAT *
R 990 incVAT
Per Competition Set-up Fees:
R 150 incVAT
R 0 incVAT
* Your total once off activation fee for the SMS Competitions Software is R 150 incVAT.
Monthly Software, Competition & Shortcode Fees:
Monthly Software Subscription:
R 450 incVAT *
R 2,450 incVAT
Additional Shortcode (monthly):
R 0 incVAT
R 1,000 incVAT **
Per Competition (monthly):
R 0 incVAT
R 0 incVAT
* Your total monthly software subscription for the SMS Competitions Software is R 450 incVAT.
** Please note you only get one dedicated shortcode with the SMS Campaign Manager, which is a single price band.
The Pro's & Con's:
Pro's
- Cost Effective!
- You can run multiple Option 1 competitions for only R450 per month.
- Test drive the concept with minimal risk
- You can start ASAP - you don't need to wait for a shortcode.
- Full Admin Section - download or view statistics
- Multiple shortcodes
- Bulk SMS included
- More campaign options - Keyword, Viral, Instant Winner.
- Dedicated shortcode with a catch-all function.
- You can run mutliple campaigns at no addtional charge, as long as they are on the same price band.
- Full Admin Section - download or view statistics
- Bulk SMS included
Con's:
- Only Keyword SMS Competitions can be created
- Single shortcode. Should you require multiple price bands you will need to purchase additional shortcodes.
- 15 day waiting period for shortcode registration.
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