AWebervsConvertKit

AWeber vs ConvertKit

Classic email marketing vs creator platform

TL;DR

AWeber is slightly cheaper at $90/month vs ConvertKit's $119/month for 10k subscribers. ConvertKit offers creator monetization with paid newsletters and digital products. Choose AWeber for traditional small business email, ConvertKit if you're a creator wanting to monetize.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Target Audience

AWeber is built for traditional small businesses. ConvertKit is built for creators - bloggers, podcasters, course sellers. The features reflect these different audiences.

Creator Monetization
ConvertKit wins

ConvertKit offers paid newsletters, digital product sales, tip jars, and a creator network. AWeber has none of these. For creators wanting to monetize, ConvertKit wins.

Free Plan
ConvertKit wins

ConvertKit offers 10,000 subscribers free (limited features). AWeber offers 500. ConvertKit's free tier is dramatically more generous.

A/B Testing
AWeber wins

AWeber offers full A/B testing including content variations. ConvertKit only tests subject lines. For split testing, AWeber is more capable.

Deliverability

Both have good deliverability. ConvertKit has an excellent reputation among creators. AWeber has decades of experience. Neither should be a concern.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

AWeber
$90/month

Pro plan. Full features, split testing, automation.

Visit AWeber
ConvertKit
$119/month

Creator plan. Free plan available up to 10k with limited features.

Visit ConvertKit
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

10k contacts, unlimited sends, native Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
AWeber
ConvertKit
Sequenzy
Pricing & Value
10k Contacts Cost
$90/month
$119/month
$49/month
Free Plan
500 subscribers
10,000 subscribers (limited)
None
Target Audience
Small businesses
Creators
SaaS
Company Age
Established (1998)
Newer (2013)
Newer
Creator Features
Paid Newsletters
Digital Products
Via integrations
Built-in commerce
Via Stripe
Tip Jar
Creator Network
Email Features
Email Builder
Classic drag-drop
Clean, minimal
Good
Templates
Good library
Minimal (intentional)
Clean
A/B Testing
Full testing
Subject lines only
RSS to Email
Automation
Visual Workflows
Good
Good
Good
Tagging
Tag-first approach
Event-based
Segmentation
Good
Good
Event-based
Automation Templates
Some
Creator-focused
SaaS-focused
SaaS Features
Stripe Integration
Via integrations
Via integrations
Native OAuth
Behavioral Events
Limited
Basic
Native
User Lifecycle
Basic
Basic
Built for this

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose AWeber if you...
  • Traditional small businesses
  • Users wanting robust A/B testing
  • Those preferring established platforms
  • Businesses not focused on content creation
Choose ConvertKit if you...
  • Bloggers and podcasters
  • Course creators
  • Newsletter writers monetizing content
  • Creators wanting referral programs
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies needing behavioral automation
  • Stripe-integrated subscription businesses
  • Teams wanting unified marketing + transactional
  • Companies needing native payment integration

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

SaaS-Focused Features

Neither AWeber nor ConvertKit offers native Stripe integration or SaaS automation. Sequenzy is built for subscription businesses.

Better Pricing for SaaS

At $49/month for 10k contacts, Sequenzy is cheaper than both while offering SaaS-specific features neither platform provides.

Transactional + Marketing

Sequenzy handles both transactional and marketing email. Neither AWeber nor ConvertKit offers this combination.

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Overview

AWeber and ConvertKit serve different audiences. AWeber is a classic email marketing platform for small businesses since 1998. ConvertKit is purpose-built for creators since 2013. Your business type determines the best choice.

Different Audiences

AWeber serves traditional small businesses, consultants, and marketers. ConvertKit serves creators - bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and course sellers. The features reflect these different focuses.

Creator Monetization

ConvertKit's advantage is creator monetization. Paid newsletters, digital product sales, tip jars, and a creator network are built in. AWeber has none of these. If you're a creator wanting to monetize your audience, ConvertKit provides the tools.

Free Plans

ConvertKit offers 10,000 subscribers free (limited features). AWeber offers only 500. For creators starting out, ConvertKit's free tier can last a long time. This is a significant advantage.

A/B Testing

AWeber offers more robust A/B testing including content variations, send times, and subject lines. ConvertKit only tests subject lines. For marketers who rely on split testing, AWeber is more capable.

Pricing Comparison

At paid tiers, AWeber is cheaper - $90/month vs $119/month for 10k subscribers. But ConvertKit's free plan means many users never need to pay.

For SaaS Companies

Neither platform is built for SaaS. Both lack native Stripe integration and behavioral event tracking. For SaaS companies, consider Sequenzy which offers purpose-built SaaS features at a lower price.

Making the Choice

Choose AWeber for traditional small business email marketing. Choose ConvertKit if you're a creator wanting to monetize your audience. For SaaS, consider Sequenzy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, slightly. At 10k subscribers, AWeber is $90/month vs ConvertKit's $119/month. But ConvertKit has a much better free plan (10k vs 500 subscribers).

ConvertKit. It's built specifically for bloggers and creators with monetization features, referral programs, and a creator network.

ConvertKit has built-in commerce for digital products. AWeber requires third-party integrations like Shopify or Gumroad.

AWeber. It offers full A/B testing including content variations. ConvertKit only tests subject lines.

ConvertKit's free plan is dramatically better - 10,000 subscribers vs AWeber's 500. For starting free, ConvertKit wins.

Both are user-friendly. ConvertKit is cleaner and more minimal. AWeber has more features to navigate. Neither is difficult.

Both have good deliverability. ConvertKit is known for excellent deliverability among creators. AWeber has decades of experience. Neither should concern you.

Only ConvertKit supports paid newsletters natively. AWeber requires external tools for newsletter monetization.

Export subscribers from AWeber including tags. Import into ConvertKit. Rebuild automations. ConvertKit offers migration assistance for larger accounts.

Export subscribers from ConvertKit including tags. Import into AWeber. You'll lose creator monetization features but gain better A/B testing.

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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) - 15k emails/month
  • 1,001-5,000 subscribers: $29/month ($313/year annually) - 60k emails/month
  • 5,001-10,000 subscribers: $49/month ($529/year annually) - 120k emails/month
  • 10,001-25,000 subscribers: $99/month ($1069/year annually) - 300k emails/month
  • 25,001-50,000 subscribers: $199/month ($2149/year annually) - 600k emails/month
  • 50,001-100,000 subscribers: $349/month ($3769/year annually) - 1.2M 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)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

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

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations (Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy)
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Enterprise Plan Features (100,000+ subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

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

Contact

  • Pricing Page: https://sequenzy.com/pricing
  • Sales: hello@sequenzy.com