PrivyvsMailerLite

Privy vs MailerLite

Shopify popups vs affordable email with landing pages

TL;DR

Privy has better popups for Shopify. MailerLite has better email features with a generous free tier and landing pages. Neither is e-commerce-specialized. For Shopify stores, consider e-commerce-focused platforms instead.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Shopify popups
Privy wins

Privy's popup builder is much better for Shopify with cart-value triggers and exit-intent. MailerLite has basic forms.

Email and landing pages
MailerLite wins

MailerLite has better email features, landing pages, and automation at a lower price than Privy.

E-commerce focus

Neither is e-commerce-specialized. Both lack deep Shopify integration for abandoned carts and product-based automation.

Pricing Comparison

At 5,000 subscribers

Privy
$75+/month

Email + popups

Visit Privy
MailerLite
$32/month

Growing Business plan

Visit MailerLite
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$29/month

50,000 emails, unlimited subscribers

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Privy
MailerLite
Sequenzy
Features
Popup builder
Best-in-class
Basic
Landing pages
Included
Email automation
Basic
Good
AI-powered
Free tier
Limited
1,000 subscribers
Pricing
Price at 5k
$75+/mo
$32/mo
$29/mo

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Privy if you...
  • Shopify popup conversion is the priority
  • Already have a separate email tool
Choose MailerLite if you...
  • Need landing pages on a budget
  • Want a generous free tier
  • General email marketing
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • Shopify e-commerce email at $29/mo
  • AI-built campaigns with Shopify integration
  • Better for stores than either option

Why Sequenzy Is Better for Shopify

Built for e-commerce

Native Shopify integration. Better for stores than either Privy's basic email or MailerLite's general-purpose platform.

$29/mo with AI

AI builds e-commerce email sequences. More relevant automation than MailerLite.

Overview

Privy and MailerLite serve different needs. Privy is a Shopify popup tool. MailerLite is an affordable general email platform. For Shopify stores, e-commerce-focused platforms like Sequenzy or Omnisend are usually better than either.

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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