PrivyvsOmnisend

Privy vs Omnisend

Popup specialist vs all-in-one e-commerce platform

TL;DR

Privy has better popups. Omnisend has better email, SMS, and automation. Omnisend also includes basic popups, so it can replace Privy entirely. For most stores, Omnisend is the better single-tool choice. But Privy's popup builder is genuinely superior.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Popup quality
Privy wins

Privy's popup builder is better with more targeting options, better A/B testing, and more display types. Omnisend's popups are functional but simpler.

Email and SMS
Omnisend wins

Omnisend is significantly better for email automation and includes SMS. Privy's email is basic and SMS is an expensive add-on.

All-in-one value
Omnisend wins

Omnisend replaces Privy for most stores by covering popups, email, and SMS. Privy cannot replace Omnisend's email and SMS capabilities.

Price
Omnisend wins

Omnisend is actually cheaper at 5k contacts while offering more features. Privy's pricing makes less sense as an email platform.

Pricing Comparison

At 5,000 subscribers

Privy
$75+/month

Email + popups

Visit Privy
Omnisend
$65/month

Standard plan with email and SMS

Visit Omnisend
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$29/month

50,000 emails, unlimited subscribers

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Privy
Omnisend
Sequenzy
Popups & Forms
Popup builder
Best-in-class
Good
Exit-intent
Advanced
Basic
Gamification
Spin-to-win
Wheel of fortune
Email & SMS
Email automation
Basic
Good
AI-powered
SMS marketing
Paid add-on
Included
Pre-built flows
Limited
20+
AI-generated
Revenue attribution
Basic
Good
Good
Pricing
Price at 5k
$75+/mo
$65/mo
$29/mo
Free tier
Limited
250 contacts

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Privy if you...
  • Popup conversion is your top priority
  • Already have a separate email platform
  • Want the best popup builder available
Choose Omnisend if you...
  • Want one tool for popups, email, and SMS
  • Need real e-commerce automation
  • Want to simplify your tech stack
  • Good value matters
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • Want AI email automation at $29/mo
  • Pair with Privy's free plan for popups
  • Need more email power than Privy
  • Shopify integration with AI campaigns

Why Sequenzy Plus Privy Beats Both

Best of both worlds

Privy (free plan) for excellent popups plus Sequenzy ($29/mo) for AI email automation. Total cost under $30/mo.

AI automation

Sequenzy's AI builds complete email campaigns. More capable than Privy's email, different approach than Omnisend's manual setup.

$29/mo vs $65-75/mo

Better email automation at less than half the cost of either platform's paid plans.

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Overview

Privy and Omnisend overlap but are not the same type of tool. Privy is a popup specialist that added email. Omnisend is an email and SMS platform that includes popups.

For most Shopify stores, Omnisend is the better single-tool choice because it covers all three needs (popups, email, SMS) at a reasonable price. Privy is the better choice only if popup quality is your top priority and you have a separate email platform.

The Practical Decision

If you want one tool: Omnisend. Better email, SMS included, decent popups.

If you want the best popups: Privy free plan + a real email platform (Sequenzy at $29/mo or Klaviyo for maximum power).

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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