LoopsvsMailerLite

Loops vs MailerLite

SaaS-focused platform vs affordable all-in-one

TL;DR

Loops is built specifically for SaaS with modern design and free transactional email, starting at $49/month. MailerLite is a budget-friendly all-in-one platform with landing pages and forms, at $73/month (Growing Business) for 10k subscribers. For SaaS companies, Loops is purpose-built. For general businesses wanting more features at lower cost, MailerLite offers better value.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Product Focus

Loops is built specifically for SaaS companies. MailerLite serves general businesses including bloggers, small businesses, and e-commerce. For SaaS, Loops fits better. For general use, MailerLite is more versatile.

All-in-One Features
MailerLite wins

MailerLite includes landing pages, website builder, forms, and pop-ups. Loops focuses on email only. If you need these extras, MailerLite offers more value. If email-only is fine, Loops is simpler.

Transactional Email
Loops wins

Loops includes free transactional email with paid plans. MailerLite requires their separate MailerSend product for transactional. For SaaS needing both marketing and transactional, Loops is more convenient.

Developer Experience
Loops wins

Loops has a clean, modern API built for developers. Events tracking, user identification, and webhook handling are straightforward. MailerLite's API is functional but less developer-focused.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

Loops
~$99/month

Per contact. Unlimited sends. Free transactional included.

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MailerLite
$73/month

Growing Business plan. Unlimited emails. 3 users.

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Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

10k contacts, unlimited sends, native Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Loops
MailerLite
Sequenzy
Pricing & Plans
Starting Price
$49/month
$10/month
$29/month
Price at 10k Subscribers
~$99/month
$73/month
$49/month
Free Plan
1,000 contacts, 4k emails
500 subscribers, 12k emails
1,000 contacts
Unlimited Sends
true (paid plans)
Transactional Email
Free with paid plans
Separate product
Included
Marketing Features
Landing Pages
Website Builder
Pop-ups & Forms
Visual Automations
Simple, clean
Full workflow builder
Visual builder
A/B Testing
SaaS Features
Events API
Native, clean
Limited
Full events API
Developer Experience
Excellent
Good
Developer-friendly
Stripe Integration
Limited
Via Zapier
Native OAuth
Product Focus
SaaS-specific
General business
SaaS-specific
User Tracking
Built-in
Basic
Full tracking
Platform
Interface Design
Modern, minimal
Feature-rich
Clean, modern
Template Selection
SaaS-focused
100+ templates
SaaS templates
E-commerce
Not focused
Shopify, WooCommerce
Stripe-focused
Support
Good
24/7 email support
Direct founder access

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Loops if you...
  • SaaS companies building product email
  • Teams needing transactional + marketing unified
  • Developers wanting clean API integration
  • Companies preferring simplicity over features
Choose MailerLite if you...
  • General businesses and bloggers
  • Teams needing landing pages and forms
  • Budget-conscious with high subscriber count
  • E-commerce businesses
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS with Stripe billing
  • Companies needing payment-triggered automations
  • Teams wanting 33-50% lower cost
  • Founders who want direct support access

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

Native Stripe Integration

Sequenzy connects directly to Stripe via OAuth for payment-triggered automations. Neither Loops nor MailerLite offers native Stripe billing integration.

33-50% Lower Cost

At 10,000 contacts, Sequenzy is $49/month vs Loops ~$99 and MailerLite $73. Best value for SaaS.

SaaS Revenue Attribution

Track which emails drive actual Stripe revenue. Know the dollar value of your campaigns with native revenue attribution.

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Overview

Loops and MailerLite are both email marketing platforms but with different focuses. Loops is built specifically for SaaS companies. MailerLite is a budget-friendly all-in-one platform for general businesses. See our Loops comparison for more context.

The Price Comparison

MailerLite is cheaper. At 10,000 subscribers, MailerLite costs $73/month vs Loops at ~$99/month. At entry level, MailerLite starts at $10/month vs Loops at $49/month. For budget-conscious teams, MailerLite offers more features at lower cost. But for SaaS specifically, Loops' focus may justify the premium.

All-in-One vs Email-Only

MailerLite includes landing pages, website builder, forms, and pop-ups. Loops focuses purely on email. If you need these marketing extras, MailerLite bundles them at no extra cost. If email-only is fine and you want SaaS-specific features, Loops is simpler and more focused.

Transactional Email

Loops includes free transactional email with all paid plans - one platform for marketing and transactional. MailerLite separates this into their MailerSend product, meaning two integrations. For SaaS needing both, Loops offers a cleaner setup.

Developer Experience

Loops is built for developers. Clean events API, straightforward user identification, modern webhooks. MailerLite's API works fine but isn't as developer-focused. For SaaS teams with development resources, Loops feels more native.

Template & Design

MailerLite has 100+ templates covering various industries. Loops has fewer, SaaS-focused templates with a more minimal aesthetic. For design variety, MailerLite wins. For modern SaaS aesthetic, Loops fits better.

The Stripe Question

Neither has native Stripe integration. Both require Zapier or custom API work for payment-triggered emails. If Stripe billing integration matters to your SaaS, Sequenzy offers native OAuth connection.

Making the Choice

Choose Loops for: SaaS-specific features, unified transactional + marketing, developer experience. Choose MailerLite for: lower cost, landing pages, forms, general business use. For SaaS with Stripe billing, consider Sequenzy as a unified alternative.

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Sequenzy - Complete Pricing Guide

Pricing Model

Sequenzy uses email-volume-based pricing. You only pay for emails you send. Unlimited contacts on all plans — storing subscribers is always free.

All Pricing Tiers

  • 2.5k emails/month: Free (Free annually)
  • 15k emails/month: $19/month ($205/year annually)
  • 60k emails/month: $29/month ($313/year annually)
  • 120k emails/month: $49/month ($529/year annually)
  • 300k emails/month: $99/month ($1069/year annually)
  • 600k emails/month: $199/month ($2149/year annually)
  • 1.2M emails/month: $349/month ($3769/year annually)
  • Unlimited emails/month: Custom pricing (Custom annually)

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

Free Plan Features (2,500 emails/month)

  • 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 (15k - 1.2M emails/month)

  • 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 (Unlimited emails)

  • 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 emails you send — unlimited contacts on all plans
  • 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