MessagedvsConvertKit

Messaged vs ConvertKit

Abandoned platform vs active creator tools

TL;DR

Messaged appears to have been abandoned since March 2022. The platform was building SaaS-focused features with billing integrations, but development stopped before launch. ConvertKit (now Kit) is an actively developed creator-focused platform at $119/month for 10k subscribers (paid plan) or free up to 10k with limited features. ConvertKit offers digital product sales, paid newsletters, and creator monetization. For SaaS, neither is ideal - consider Sequenzy for native Stripe integration.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Platform Viability
ConvertKit wins

The fundamental difference: Messaged appears abandoned since March 2022 with no active development. ConvertKit is thriving with regular updates, responsive support, and a growing creator community. Never build on an abandoned platform.

Target Audience

ConvertKit is built specifically for creators - bloggers, podcasters, course sellers, YouTubers. It excels at creator monetization with digital products and paid newsletters. Messaged was targeting SaaS companies, a completely different audience.

Creator Commerce
ConvertKit wins

ConvertKit has built-in commerce for selling digital products, paid newsletter subscriptions, and tip jars. Messaged was building billing integrations for SaaS subscriptions - a different kind of commerce entirely.

Free Plan Generosity
ConvertKit wins

ConvertKit offers a remarkably generous free plan with up to 10,000 subscribers (limited automation features). Messaged's announced $80/month pricing never went live.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

Messaged
N/A(inactive)

Announced $80/month but never launched. Platform appears abandoned.

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ConvertKit
$119/month

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

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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
Messaged
ConvertKit
Sequenzy
Platform Status
Active Development
No (stalled 2022)
Yes, very active
Yes, active
Can Sign Up Today
Unclear/No
Support Available
Unknown
Email, chat support
Direct founder access
Documentation
Outdated
Excellent
Current
Last Update
March 2022
Ongoing
Ongoing
Creator Features
Digital Product Sales
Built-in commerce
Via Stripe
Paid Newsletters
Native support
Tip Jar
Subscriber Referrals
Creator Network
Sponsorship network
SaaS-Specific Features
Stripe Integration
Promised, not delivered
For product sales
Native OAuth
Paddle/Chargebee
Promised, not delivered
Subscription Triggers
Promised, not delivered
Limited
Native
Prebuilt SaaS Campaigns
Promised, not delivered
AI-generated sequences
Email & Automation
Visual Automation
Unknown
Email Sequences
Promised, not delivered
Excellent
AI-generated
Tagging System
Unknown
Tag-first approach
A/B Testing
Unknown
Subject lines only
Pricing
Free Plan Limit
N/A
10,000 contacts
1,000 contacts
Price at 10k (paid)
N/A
$119/month
$49/month
Pricing Model
N/A
Per subscriber
Per subscriber

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Messaged if you...
  • We cannot recommend Messaged for any use case
  • Platform appears to be abandoned since 2022
  • Promised SaaS features were never delivered
  • No support or active development available
Choose ConvertKit if you...
  • Bloggers and content creators
  • Podcasters building audiences
  • Online course creators
  • Newsletter writers monetizing content
  • YouTubers and social media creators
  • Creators selling digital products
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies with Stripe billing
  • Founders wanting what Messaged promised
  • Teams needing transactional + marketing email
  • Software companies with subscription revenue
  • Startups needing payment-triggered automation

Sequenzy Delivers the SaaS Features Messaged Promised

Native Stripe Integration

Messaged promised Stripe integration but never delivered. ConvertKit's Stripe is for digital products, not SaaS subscriptions. Sequenzy has native Stripe OAuth integration for subscription-aware automation.

SaaS-Specific Automation

Neither Messaged (abandoned) nor ConvertKit (creator-focused) serves SaaS well. Sequenzy is built specifically for software companies with trial-to-paid sequences, churn prevention, and subscription lifecycle automation.

Better Value for SaaS

ConvertKit costs $119/month at 10k subscribers (or free with limited features). Sequenzy costs $49/month with full features, transactional email included, and the SaaS focus neither platform offers.

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Overview

Messaged was a SaaS-focused email platform that promised billing integrations and prebuilt lifecycle campaigns. Development appears to have stalled in March 2022. ConvertKit (now called Kit) is an actively developed creator-focused platform with features for bloggers, podcasters, course creators, and newsletter writers including digital product sales and paid subscriptions.

The Critical Issue: Messaged Appears Abandoned

This comparison has only one meaningful starting point: Messaged shows no signs of active development since March 2022. The promised features - Stripe/Paddle integrations, prebuilt SaaS campaigns, $80/month pricing - were never delivered. Never build your email infrastructure on an abandoned platform.

What ConvertKit Actually Delivers

ConvertKit is thriving as the leading email platform for creators. It offers visual automation builders, excellent email sequences, a tag-first approach to segmentation, and unique monetization features like digital product sales, paid newsletters, tip jars, and a creator sponsorship network. The free plan supports up to 10,000 subscribers.

Different Target Audiences

ConvertKit and Messaged were building for completely different markets. ConvertKit serves creators - people who make content and want to monetize it. Messaged was building for SaaS companies - people who make software and need subscription lifecycle automation. These are fundamentally different needs.

Neither Serves SaaS Well

ConvertKit's Stripe integration is for selling digital products, not managing SaaS subscriptions. Messaged promised subscription-aware automation but never delivered. If you're building SaaS, neither platform is ideal. ConvertKit will work but wasn't designed for your use case.

Our Recommendation

Do not consider Messaged - it's not a viable option. If you're a creator, ConvertKit is excellent with its generous free tier and creator-focused features. If you're building SaaS and want what Messaged promised (native Stripe integration, subscription automation), consider Sequenzy at $49/month for 10k contacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Messaged appears to have stopped development in March 2022. The platform never fully launched, and promised features like Stripe/Paddle integrations were never delivered. Choose an active alternative like ConvertKit or Sequenzy.

Use ConvertKit if you're a creator. Messaged is not a viable option as it appears abandoned. However, ConvertKit is designed for creators, not SaaS companies. If you're building software, neither is ideal.

No. ConvertKit is built specifically for creators - bloggers, podcasters, and course sellers. It lacks the billing integrations, subscription automation, and SaaS-specific features that software companies need. Consider Sequenzy for SaaS.

Messaged promised prebuilt lifecycle campaigns for SaaS, native integrations with Stripe, Paddle, Recurly, and Chargebee, and $80/month pricing. None of these features were delivered before development stopped.

ConvertKit rebranded to Kit in 2024 to reflect their broader creator platform vision beyond just email. The product, features, and pricing remain the same, just with a shorter name.

ConvertKit's Creator plan costs $119/month at 10,000 subscribers with full automation features. There's also a free plan up to 10k subscribers, but it has limited automation and features.

Yes, but for selling digital products and paid newsletters, not SaaS subscriptions. ConvertKit's Stripe integration is commerce-focused for creators. For subscription-aware SaaS automation, you need a different platform.

Yes. Sequenzy offers native Stripe integration for SaaS subscriptions, AI-generated sequences for software onboarding, and unified transactional + marketing email at $49/month for 10k contacts - what Messaged promised but never built.

Export any subscriber data from Messaged (if possible). Import into ConvertKit and set up tags. Since Messaged's automation never launched, you'll build sequences fresh in ConvertKit. Note that ConvertKit is creator-focused, so consider whether it fits your use case.

If you're a general business, consider Mailchimp or Brevo for broader marketing features. ConvertKit excels for creators specifically. The email platform space has many options - choose based on your actual business model.

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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
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