Alternatives Guide

Find Your Perfect Email Platform

Honest comparisons of email marketing platforms. We tell you when competitors are better—not just when we are.

Act-On Alternatives

Act-On is mid-market B2B marketing automation starting at $900/month with annual contracts. Whether you need similar enterprise features or simpler tools, here are 12 alternatives.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyHubSpotMarketoActiveCampaignPardot+7 more

ActiveCampaign Alternatives

ActiveCampaign is powerful but complex. I compared 12 alternatives for email automation with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyBrevoMailerLiteHubSpotKlaviyo+7 more

Amazon SES Alternatives

Amazon SES is cheap but bare-bones. I compared 12 alternatives with actual features—from developer-focused APIs to complete marketing platforms.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyResendPostmarkSendGridMailgun+7 more

AWeber Alternatives

AWeber's prices jumped 50-150% recently. I compared 12 alternatives with current pricing and honest pros/cons to help you find a better fit.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailerLiteConvertKitBrevoMailchimp+7 more

Beehiiv Alternatives

Beehiiv is great for monetization, but what if you need different features? I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzySubstackConvertKitButtondownGhost+7 more

Benchmark Email Alternatives

Looking for a Benchmark Email alternative? I compared 12 options for SaaS founders, budget-conscious marketers, and those needing more automation.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailchimpMailerLiteBrevoActiveCampaign+7 more

Bento Alternatives

Bento's per-contact pricing can get expensive fast. I compared 12 alternatives for SaaS event-driven email marketing with honest pros and cons.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyCustomer.ioLoopsUserlistEncharge+7 more

Braze Alternatives

Braze is powerful but ~$60k+/year minimum is enterprise-only pricing. I compared 12 alternatives from SMB-friendly to enterprise multi-channel.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyIterableCustomer.ioOneSignalMagicBell+7 more

Brevo Alternatives

Brevo is affordable but the interface feels dated. I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailerLiteMailchimpLoopsActiveCampaign+7 more

Buttondown Alternatives

Buttondown is simple and developer-friendly, but what if you need more features? I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0111 alternatives compared
SequenzyBeehiivSubstackGhostConvertKit+6 more

Campaign Monitor Alternatives

Campaign Monitor's pricing scales steeply and features haven't kept pace. I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailerLiteMailchimpBrevoFlodesk+7 more

Constant Contact Alternatives

Constant Contact's pricing has crept up and the interface feels dated. I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailchimpBrevoMailerLiteConvertKit+7 more

ConvertKit Alternatives

ConvertKit (now Kit) is great for creators, but the recent price hike hurts. I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyBeehiivMailerLiteButtondownSubstack+7 more

Crisp Alternatives

Crisp's €295/mo Plus plan is steep for full features. I compared 12 alternatives from chat-focused to email-focused platforms.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyIntercomTidioZendeskFreshdesk+7 more

Customer.io Alternatives

Customer.io is powerful but expensive and complex. I compared 12 alternatives for behavioral email and multi-channel messaging with honest pros and cons.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyEnchargeLoopsUserlistBraze+7 more

Dotdigital Alternatives

Dotdigital is e-commerce and retail email marketing starting at $150/month. Whether you need similar e-commerce features or different platforms, here are 12 alternatives.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
KlaviyoSequenzyOmnisendDripMailchimp+7 more

Drift Alternatives

Drift starts at $2,500/month and requires sales teams. I compared 12 alternatives from chat-focused to email-focused platforms for different budgets.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyIntercomTidioQualifiedHubSpot Service Hub+7 more

Drip Alternatives

Drip's pricing has climbed and it's heavily e-commerce focused. I compared 12 alternatives for email automation with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyKlaviyoActiveCampaignOmnisendConvertKit+7 more

Elastic Email Alternatives

Elastic Email is budget-friendly but limited. I compared 12 alternatives with better DX, deliverability, and features at various price points.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyBrevoSendGridMailgunResend+7 more

EmailOctopus Alternatives

EmailOctopus is cheap but limited. I compared 12 alternatives for SaaS founders, newsletter creators, and teams who need more features.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailerLiteMailchimpSendGridBrevo+7 more

Emma Alternatives

Emma is expensive and enterprise-focused. I compared 12 alternatives for marketing teams, agencies, and mid-market companies looking for better value.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyCampaign MonitorMailchimpActiveCampaignHubSpot+7 more

Encharge Alternatives

Encharge is great for SaaS, but what if you need different features? I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyCustomer.ioLoopsActiveCampaignBento+7 more

Flodesk Alternatives

Flodesk changed their pricing model in late 2025. I compared 12 alternatives for creators, SaaS founders, and budget-conscious marketers.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyConvertKitMailerLiteMailchimpBeehiiv+7 more

GetResponse Alternatives

GetResponse tries to do everything - email, landing pages, webinars, funnels. I compared 12 alternatives that might do what you actually need better.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailerLiteActiveCampaignConvertKitHubSpot+7 more

HubSpot Alternatives

HubSpot is powerful but expensive. I compared 12 alternatives for email marketing and CRM with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyActiveCampaignBrevoMailchimpPipedrive+7 more

Intercom Alternatives

Intercom's pricing can spiral out of control fast. I compared 12 alternatives for customer messaging, email, and support with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyCrispCustomer.ioDriftHubSpot Service Hub+7 more

Iterable Alternatives

Iterable is powerful but ~$20k/year minimum puts it out of reach for most SaaS. I compared 12 alternatives from SMB-friendly to enterprise-scale.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyBrazeCustomer.ioActiveCampaignBrevo (formerly Sendinblue)+7 more

Keap (Infusionsoft) Alternatives

Keap is CRM + email for small service businesses at $249-399+/mo. Whether you need similar all-in-one capabilities or simpler tools, here are 12 alternatives worth considering.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyHubSpotActiveCampaignGoHighLevelDubsado+7 more

Klaviyo Alternatives

Klaviyo is powerful but expensive. I compared 12 alternatives for e-commerce email and SMS with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyOmnisendDripBrevoMailchimp+7 more

Knock Alternatives

Knock is powerful notification infrastructure but $250/mo after free tier is steep. I compared 12 alternatives from email-focused to full multi-channel.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyNovuCustomer.ioOneSignalMagicBell+7 more

Listmonk Alternatives

Listmonk is free and self-hosted. But if self-hosting isn't for you, here are 12 alternatives from managed to other open-source options.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMauticSendyPostalLoops+7 more

Loops Alternatives

Loops is great, but it's not perfect. I compared 12 alternatives for SaaS email -here's what actually works and when to use each.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyCustomer.ioUserlistBentoResend+7 more

MagicBell Alternatives

MagicBell is great for in-app notification UI, but usage-based pricing can surprise at scale. I compared 12 alternatives from notification infrastructure to email-focused platforms.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyKnockNovuCourierEngagespot+7 more

Mailchimp Alternatives

Tired of Mailchimp's pricing? I tested 13 alternatives and ranked them by use case. Real pricing, actual pros/cons, no BS.

Updated 2026-01-0113 alternatives compared
SequenzyBrevoKlaviyoAWeberConvertKit+8 more

MailerLite Alternatives

MailerLite is affordable but limited for SaaS. I compared 12 alternatives for creators, SaaS founders, and small businesses with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyConvertKitBrevoActiveCampaignBeehiiv+7 more

MailerSend Alternatives

MailerSend is solid for transactional email with email verification, but what if you need marketing too? I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing.

Updated 2026-01-2812 alternatives compared
SequenzyResendPostmarkSendGridMailgun+7 more

Mailgun Alternatives

Mailgun's price hikes and Sinch acquisition have people looking elsewhere. I compared 12 alternatives for transactional and API-focused email with real pricing.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyResendPostmarkAmazon SESSendGrid+7 more

Mailjet Alternatives

Mailjet is solid for hybrid transactional + marketing email, but it's owned by Sinch and has limitations. I compared 12 alternatives for different needs.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyBrevoSendGridPostmarkMailgun+7 more

Mailmodo Alternatives

Mailmodo's AMP emails are cool, but limited client support and credit-based pricing have downsides. I tested 12 alternatives for different use cases.

Updated 2026-01-2612 alternatives compared
SequenzyBrevoMailchimpActiveCampaignMailerLite+7 more

Mailtrap Alternatives

Mailtrap is great for email testing but limited for marketing. I compared 12 alternatives for email API, testing, and marketing with real pricing.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyResendPostmarkSendGridMailgun+7 more

Mandrill Alternatives

Mandrill requires Mailchimp and uses block-based pricing. I compared 12 transactional email alternatives for developers, SaaS founders, and teams who want independence.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzySendGridPostmarkResendAmazon SES+7 more

Adobe Marketo Engage Alternatives

Marketo is powerful but expensive ($895+/mo). Whether you need similar enterprise features or simpler tools, here are 12 alternatives worth considering.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyHubSpot Marketing HubSalesforce PardotActiveCampaignCustomer.io+7 more

Mautic Alternatives

Mautic is powerful open-source marketing automation. But if self-hosting is too complex or you need different features, here are 12 alternatives from managed to other open-source options.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyActiveCampaignHubSpot Marketing HubListmonkBrevo+7 more

Messaged Alternatives

Messaged looked promising for SaaS email, but appears stalled in beta since 2022. Here are 15 actively maintained alternatives with real development and support.

Updated 2026-01-2615 alternatives compared
SequenzyLoopsCustomer.ioEnchargeUserlist+10 more

Moosend Alternatives

Moosend is cheap but limited. I compared 12 alternatives for email marketing with real pricing and honest pros/cons for SaaS and e-commerce teams.

Updated 2026-01-1113 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailchimpBrevoConvertKitMailerLite+8 more

Novu Alternatives

Novu is great open-source notification infrastructure, but self-hosting requires DevOps. I compared 12 alternatives from managed platforms to email-focused solutions.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyKnockOneSignalMagicBellCourier+7 more

Omnisend Alternatives

Omnisend is solid for e-commerce but gets expensive at scale. I compared 12 alternatives for Shopify, WooCommerce, and online stores with honest pricing.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
KlaviyoDripMailchimpBrevoActiveCampaign+7 more

OneSignal Alternatives

OneSignal is great for push notifications, but usage-based pricing adds up. I compared 12 alternatives from email-focused to full notification infrastructure.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyFirebase Cloud MessagingKnockNovuPusher Beams+7 more

Ortto Alternatives

Ortto is powerful but expensive - $509/mo for 10k contacts. I compared 12 marketing automation alternatives with real pricing and honest feature trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyActiveCampaignCustomer.ioDripHubSpot+7 more

Salesforce Pardot (Marketing Cloud Account Engagement) Alternatives

Pardot is powerful but expensive ($1,250+/mo plus Salesforce). Whether you need similar B2B capabilities or simpler tools, here are 12 alternatives worth considering.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyHubSpot Marketing HubAdobe Marketo EngageActiveCampaignSalesforce Marketing Cloud+7 more

Pepipost (Netcore Email API) Alternatives

Pepipost is now Netcore Email API. I compared 12 alternatives for transactional and marketing email with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzySendGridMailgunResendPostmark+7 more

Plunk Alternatives

Plunk is open-source and affordable, but what if you need more features? I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyResendLoopsPostalListmonk+7 more

Postmark Alternatives

Postmark has great deliverability, but what if you need marketing too? I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyResendSendGridAmazon SESMailgun+7 more

Resend Alternatives

Resend is great for transactional email, but what if you need marketing too? I compared 12 alternatives with honest pros, cons, and real pricing.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyPostmarkSendGridAmazon SESMailgun+7 more

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Alternatives

SFMC is powerful but expensive ($1,250-3,250+/mo plus implementation). Whether you need similar enterprise capabilities or simpler tools, here are 12 alternatives worth considering.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyBrazeIterableKlaviyoHubSpot Marketing Hub+7 more

Sender Alternatives

Sender offers a generous free tier and budget-friendly pricing. But if you need SaaS focus, better transactional email, or different features, here are 12 alternatives worth considering.

Updated 2026-01-2812 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailerLiteMailchimpBrevoEmailOctopus+7 more

SendGrid Alternatives

SendGrid feels dated and deliverability varies. I compared 12 alternatives for email API and marketing with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-0112 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailgunSparkPostLoopsCustomer.io+7 more

SendX Alternatives

SendX offers unlimited sends at low prices, but it's not perfect. I compared 12 alternatives—here's what works better and when.

Updated 2026-01-3012 alternatives compared
SequenzyBrevoMailerLiteMoosendActiveCampaign+7 more

Sendy Alternatives

Sendy is a one-time $69 purchase. But if Amazon SES lock-in, limited features, or solo-developer support concern you, here are 12 alternatives worth considering.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyListmonkMauticMailWizzBigMailer+7 more

SharpSpring Alternatives

SharpSpring is agency-focused marketing automation starting at $449/month. Whether you need similar agency capabilities or simpler tools, here are 12 alternatives worth considering.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyGoHighLevelHubSpotActiveCampaignKeap+7 more

SMTP2GO Alternatives

SMTP2GO is reliable for SMTP relay, but missing marketing features. I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing for both transactional and marketing email.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyElastic EmailSendGridMailgunResend+7 more

SocketLabs Alternatives

SocketLabs is great for enterprise email delivery but limited for marketing. I compared 12 alternatives for email API, analytics, and marketing with real pricing.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzySendGridMailgunPostmarkResend+7 more

SparkPost Alternatives

SparkPost is now part of Bird, and the transition has been rocky. I compared 12 alternatives for enterprise transactional email with honest pricing and trade-offs.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyPostmarkResendSendGridMailgun+7 more

tinyEmail Alternatives

tinyEmail is great for Shopify stores with its free plan and AI tools. But if you're not in e-commerce, need better pricing transparency, or want SaaS-specific features, here are 12 alternatives worth considering.

Updated 2026-01-2812 alternatives compared
SequenzyKlaviyoOmnisendMailchimpBrevo+7 more

Userlist Alternatives

Userlist is great for B2B SaaS with team accounts, but pricey for early-stage. I compared 12 alternatives with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyCustomer.ioLoopsEnchargeIntercom+7 more

Vero Alternatives

Vero is great for behavioral email but pricing scales unpredictably. I compared 12 alternatives for event-driven email with real pricing and honest pros/cons.

Updated 2026-01-1112 alternatives compared
SequenzyCustomer.ioKlaviyoDripLoops+7 more

Zoho Campaigns Alternatives

Looking beyond Zoho Campaigns? I tested 12 alternatives and ranked them by use case. Real pricing, honest pros/cons, no fluff.

Updated 2026-01-2612 alternatives compared
SequenzyMailchimpBrevoActiveCampaignMailerLite+7 more

Coming Soon

Bento alternatives
ConvertKit alternatives
Resend alternatives
SendGrid alternatives
Klaviyo alternatives
Customer.io alternatives