SequenzyvsMandrill

Mandrill Alternative Without Mailchimp Lock-in

Mandrill requires Mailchimp. Sequenzy is independent and built for SaaS.

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AI Email Generation

Describe what you want, get a full email sequence in seconds.

Native Stripe Integration

Sync customers and payment events automatically.

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Real Pricing Comparison

Mandrill uses email blocks. Sequenzy uses subscriber-based pricing.

Mandrill
$20+/month

Requires Mailchimp Standard ($20/mo) + blocks of 25k emails starting at $10.

  • Minimum cost$20/mo (Mailchimp required)
  • 25k transactional emails$10 block + Mailchimp sub
  • Marketing includedSeparate (Mailchimp)
  • Dedicated IP$29.95/mo add-on
  • Unused emailsDon't roll over
  • Free trial500 emails (one-time)
Sequenzy
$49/month

10,000 subscribers. 300k emails/month included.

  • Minimum cost$0 (free tier)
  • 25k transactional emailsIncluded in $49 plan
  • Marketing includedYes, unified platform
  • Dedicated IPEnterprise only
  • Unused emailsResets monthly
  • Free trial100 subscribers

No credit card required

Full Feature Breakdown

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Feature
Sequenzy
Mandrill
Where Sequenzy Wins
No Mailchimp required
Independent platform
Requires Mailchimp Standard/Premium
Unified platform
Marketing + transactional in one
Transactional add-on to Mailchimp
SaaS focus
Built for SaaS with Stripe integration
Generic transactional
Simpler pricing
Subscriber-based, predictable
Block-based + Mailchimp subscription
Modern automation
Visual flow builder
Uses Mailchimp's automation
Free tier
100 subscribers ongoing
500 emails one-time trial
Where Mandrill Wins
Mailchimp integration
No Mailchimp integration
Deep native integration
Track record
Newer platform
10+ years, proven reliability
Dedicated IPs
Enterprise only
$29.95/mo add-on
Template sync
Separate templates
Syncs with Mailchimp templates
SMTP support
API only
API + SMTP
Inbound routing
Not available
Inbound email processing
Comparable Features
Transactional API
REST API
REST API + SMTP
Webhooks
Delivery events
Comprehensive webhooks
Template variables
Liquid syntax
Merge tags
Deliverability
Managed
Managed

When should you choose Sequenzy?

Sequenzy is the better choice when you want an independent email platform:

  • Teams not using Mailchimp who don't want to pay for Mailchimp just for transactional
  • SaaS founders who need Stripe integration and SaaS-specific automation
  • Startups who want simpler, predictable pricing without blocks
  • Growing companies who want transactional + marketing unified
  • Teams seeking independence from Mailchimp's ecosystem

When should you stick with Mandrill?

Mandrill is the better choice when you're committed to Mailchimp:

  • Mailchimp power users who want seamless transactional + marketing integration
  • Teams using Mailchimp templates who want to reuse them for transactional
  • Companies needing SMTP for legacy application integration
  • Enterprises needing dedicated IPs at affordable prices
  • Teams needing inbound email processing for replies and support

Honest Limitations of Sequenzy

  • No integration with Mailchimp if you use it
  • No SMTP relay—API integration only
  • No inbound email processing
  • Dedicated IPs only for enterprise customers
  • Newer platform (less proven than Mandrill's 10+ years)
  • No template sync with external tools

Honest Limitations of Mandrill

  • Requires paid Mailchimp subscription (minimum $20/mo)
  • Not available on Mailchimp Essentials plan
  • Block-based pricing—unused emails don't roll over
  • Locked into Mailchimp ecosystem
  • Separate from transactional—not truly unified
  • 50% promotional discount only for high volume (40+ blocks)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Mandrill is only available as an add-on to Mailchimp Standard or Premium plans. You cannot use Mandrill standalone. Sequenzy is completely independent.

Often yes. Mandrill requires Mailchimp ($20+/mo minimum) plus email blocks ($10/25k). Sequenzy's $49/mo includes 300k emails and marketing features. Total cost depends on your volume.

Yes. Export your templates and subscriber data from Mailchimp, import to Sequenzy, and update your API calls to use Sequenzy's transactional API.

Mandrill itself doesn't—but Mailchimp does. You'd use Mailchimp for marketing and Mandrill for transactional. Sequenzy unifies both in one platform.

Unused emails in a block don't roll over to the next month. Sequenzy's emails also reset monthly but are based on your subscriber tier, not blocks.

No. Sequenzy is API-only. Mandrill supports both API and SMTP for easier integration with legacy applications.

Both have good deliverability. Mandrill offers dedicated IPs for $29.95/mo. Sequenzy manages shared reputation with dedicated IPs for enterprise only.

Yes. Mandrill syncs with Mailchimp templates, allowing you to use the same designs for marketing and transactional. Sequenzy has its own unified template system.

Mandrill handles transactional emails but lacks SaaS-specific features. Sequenzy has native Stripe integration, trial automation, and churn prevention built for SaaS.

New Mandrill users get 500 transactional emails free (one-time, not monthly). After that, you need a Mailchimp subscription + email blocks. Sequenzy has 100 subscribers free ongoing.

Ready to make the switch?

Start your free trial today. Need help migrating? Chat with the founder directly—we'll handle everything for you.

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Sequenzy - Complete Pricing Guide

Pricing Model

Sequenzy uses subscriber-based pricing. You only pay for subscribers active in sequences (automations). Inactive subscribers are free to store.

All Pricing Tiers

  • 0-100 subscribers: Free (Free annually) - 2k emails/month
  • 101-1,000 subscribers: $19/month ($205/year annually) - 20k emails/month
  • 1,001-5,000 subscribers: $29/month ($313/year annually) - 125k emails/month
  • 5,001-10,000 subscribers: $49/month ($529/year annually) - 300k emails/month
  • 10,001-25,000 subscribers: $99/month ($1069/year annually) - 875k emails/month
  • 25,001-50,000 subscribers: $199/month ($2149/year annually) - 2M emails/month
  • 50,001-100,000 subscribers: $349/month ($3769/year annually) - 4.5M emails/month
  • 100,000+ subscribers: Custom pricing (Custom annually) - Unlimited emails/month

Yearly billing: All plans offer a 10% discount when billed annually.

Free Plan Features (0-100 subscribers)

  • Up to 100 subscribers in sequences
  • 2,000 emails/month
  • Email campaigns
  • Email sequences
  • Advanced analytics
  • Advanced segments
  • Stripe integration
  • API access
  • "Built by Sequenzy" branding

Paid Plan Features (1,000 - 100,000 subscribers)

  • Subscribers in sequences
  • Monthly email quota
  • Email campaigns
  • Email sequences
  • Advanced analytics
  • Advanced segments
  • Stripe integration (Segment by LTV & MRR)
  • API access
  • Priority support
  • No branding

Enterprise Plan Features (100,000+ subscribers)

  • Unlimited subscribers
  • Unlimited emails
  • Advanced analytics
  • Advanced segments
  • Stripe integration
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom integrations
  • SLA guarantee
  • No branding

Important Pricing Notes

  • You only pay for subscribers who are active in automations/sequences
  • Storing inactive subscribers is free
  • No hidden fees - all features included in the price
  • No credit card required for free tier

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