Overview
Mailmodo and MailerLite offer different value propositions for email marketing. Mailmodo focuses on AMP technology for interactive emails. MailerLite focuses on being an affordable all-in-one platform with landing pages and ease of use. See our MailerLite comparison for more context.
Both offer good value, but excel at different things.
AMP Email Technology
Mailmodo's core innovation is AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) for email. Subscribers can fill forms, take quizzes, and submit surveys without leaving their inbox. For Gmail and Yahoo Mail users, this reduces friction and can improve conversions.
MailerLite uses standard HTML email that works everywhere. Interactive actions require clicking through to external pages - more friction, but universal compatibility.
Landing Pages and Beyond
MailerLite includes landing page builder, website builder, and blog functionality. You can create a complete marketing presence without additional tools.
Mailmodo has no landing page features. It focuses narrowly on email with AMP technology. For lead generation and web presence, you'll need additional tools with Mailmodo.
Pricing Comparison
MailerLite costs less at 10k subscribers ($50 vs $78). MailerLite also offers a free plan for up to 1,000 subscribers - Mailmodo only has a 21-day trial.
For budget-conscious users, MailerLite is significantly more accessible. The question is whether Mailmodo's AMP features justify the premium.
Ease of Use
MailerLite is widely considered one of the easiest email platforms. Clean interface, intuitive workflows, good onboarding. Great for beginners.
Mailmodo requires understanding AMP concepts and email client limitations. It's not difficult, but has a steeper learning curve than MailerLite.
Email Client Support
MailerLite emails work identically in every email client - Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, everything. Consistent experience for all recipients.
Mailmodo's AMP features only work in Gmail and Yahoo Mail. Others receive HTML fallback. For audiences with diverse email clients, MailerLite provides reliability.
When Each Platform Shines
Choose Mailmodo when: Your audience is Gmail-heavy. In-email forms or surveys are central to your strategy. You're willing to pay for engagement innovation.
Choose MailerLite when: Budget matters. You need landing pages and website builder. Ease of use is important. Your audience uses diverse email clients.
For SaaS Companies
Neither platform is built for SaaS. Mailmodo's AMP features don't address subscription management. MailerLite is affordable but lacks SaaS-specific triggers.
For Stripe integration and subscription-aware automation, consider Sequenzy. It costs similar to MailerLite ($49 vs $50) while focusing on what SaaS companies actually need.