Overview

Ontraport and ConvertKit (now Kit) both serve creators, but at very different levels. ConvertKit is simple, affordable email for bloggers and podcasters. Ontraport is a full business platform for creators running complex businesses. For our take on each, see our Ontraport comparison.

The Simplicity Factor

ConvertKit's biggest advantage is how easy it is. Sign up, write your first email, send it. The editor is clean, the automations are visual, and everything is designed for creators who aren't technical. Ontraport requires hours of setup before you send anything. If you value simplicity, ConvertKit wins.

When Creators Outgrow ConvertKit

Some creators build complex businesses — courses with membership sites, affiliate programs, multiple products with different payment plans. That's when Ontraport's all-in-one starts making sense. But honestly, most creators never need this complexity. ConvertKit + Teachable handles 90% of use cases.

The Sequenzy Alternative

For SaaS founders who aren't creators, Sequenzy handles transactional + marketing email with Stripe integration at $49/month. Built for subscription businesses, not creator businesses.