Campaign MonitorvsFlodesk

Campaign Monitor vs Flodesk

Agency design vs creator aesthetics

TL;DR

Campaign Monitor (~$111/mo at 10k) has premium email design and agency features. Flodesk ($38/mo flat rate) offers beautiful templates at unlimited subscribers. Choose Campaign Monitor for agency work. Choose Flodesk for flat-rate simplicity.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Target Market

Campaign Monitor is for agencies managing clients. Flodesk is for individual creators and small businesses. Different audiences.

Pricing Model
Flodesk wins

Flodesk offers flat-rate pricing at $38/month for unlimited subscribers. Campaign Monitor charges per subscriber. At scale, Flodesk is much cheaper.

Agency Features
Campaign Monitor wins

Campaign Monitor has client management, white labeling, and reseller options. Flodesk has no agency features.

Feature Depth
Campaign Monitor wins

Campaign Monitor has better automation, segmentation, and A/B testing. Flodesk keeps things simple with fewer advanced features.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

Campaign Monitor
~$111/month

Lite plan, limited features.

Visit Campaign Monitor
Flodesk
$38/month

Flat rate, unlimited subscribers.

Visit Flodesk
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

Full features, Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Campaign Monitor
Flodesk
Sequenzy
Email Design
Email builder
Premium
Beautiful
Good
Template quality
Premium, professional
Stunning, trendy
Modern
Design flexibility
High
Curated
Good
Features
Automation
Good
Basic
Good
Segmentation
Good
Basic
Event-based
A/B testing
Analytics
Detailed
Basic
Good
Agency Features
Client management
Advanced
White labeling
Reseller program
Pricing Model
Pricing structure
Per subscriber
Flat rate
Per subscriber
Cost at 10k
~$111/month
$38/month
$49/month
Cost at 50k
$300+/month
$38/month
$99/month

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Campaign Monitor if you...
  • Marketing agencies
  • Brands needing advanced features
  • Companies wanting white-label solutions
  • Organizations with complex needs
Choose Flodesk if you...
  • Creators and influencers
  • Small businesses on budget
  • Those with large lists
  • Users wanting design simplicity
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies
  • Subscription businesses
  • Founders using Stripe
  • Software startups

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

SaaS Focus

Neither Campaign Monitor (agencies) nor Flodesk (creators) is built for SaaS. Sequenzy offers native Stripe integration.

Better Features Than Flodesk

At $49/month, Sequenzy offers more automation and segmentation than Flodesk while still being affordable.

Transactional + Marketing

Both platforms are marketing-only. Sequenzy unifies transactional and marketing email.

Overview

Campaign Monitor and Flodesk both emphasize email design but serve different markets. Campaign Monitor is for agencies with advanced features. Flodesk is for creators wanting beautiful emails at a flat monthly rate.

Design Philosophy

Both platforms prioritize design. Campaign Monitor offers professional, flexible templates for agency work. Flodesk offers stunning, trendy templates for creators. Both produce beautiful emails.

Pricing Model

Flodesk's flat-rate pricing ($38/month unlimited) is compelling. Campaign Monitor charges per subscriber. At 50k subscribers, Flodesk is still $38/month vs Campaign Monitor's $300+. Massive savings at scale.

Feature Depth

Campaign Monitor has better automation, segmentation, A/B testing, and analytics. Flodesk intentionally keeps things simple. For advanced needs, Campaign Monitor wins.

Agency Features

Campaign Monitor has client management, white labeling, and reseller options. Flodesk has no agency features. For agencies, Campaign Monitor is the only choice.

For SaaS Companies

Neither is ideal for SaaS. Both lack Stripe integration. Sequenzy offers Stripe integration for subscription businesses.

Making the Choice

Choose Campaign Monitor for agency work and advanced features. Choose Flodesk for flat-rate simplicity and beautiful design. Your use case and list size guide the decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both excel at design but differently. Campaign Monitor has professional, flexible templates. Flodesk has stunning, trendy templates. Both are beautiful.

For large lists, yes. At 50k subscribers, Flodesk is still $38/month vs Campaign Monitor's $300+. Significant savings if design is your priority.

Basic only. Flodesk has simple workflows. Campaign Monitor has more advanced automation capabilities.

Campaign Monitor. It has dedicated agency features: client management, white labeling, reseller programs. Flodesk has none.

No. Flodesk lacks A/B testing. Campaign Monitor includes it on higher tiers.

Campaign Monitor has more detailed analytics and reporting. Flodesk keeps analytics simple and basic.

For small businesses wanting beautiful emails without complexity, yes. For businesses needing advanced features, Campaign Monitor is better.

Export subscribers from Campaign Monitor. Import into Flodesk. Rebuild emails using Flodesk's templates. Advanced automations won't transfer.

Export subscribers from Flodesk. Import into Campaign Monitor. Rebuild templates with Campaign Monitor's tools. Gain advanced features.

Flodesk is simpler with fewer features. Campaign Monitor has more capabilities but a steeper learning curve.

Not sure which to pick?

If you're a SaaS founder who needs Stripe integration and unified email, try Sequenzy free. No credit card required.

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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