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Seguno vs Mailchimp

Simple Shopify email vs the email marketing giant

TL;DR

Seguno is simpler and Shopify-native. Mailchimp has more features but is expensive for what you get on e-commerce. Neither is the best option for serious Shopify email marketing. Dedicated e-commerce platforms like Omnisend, Klaviyo, or Sequenzy are usually better for stores.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Shopify experience
Seguno wins

Seguno lives inside the Shopify admin. Mailchimp requires a separate app and account. For store owners who want everything in Shopify, Seguno wins on convenience.

Marketing breadth
Mailchimp wins

Mailchimp includes landing pages, social media posting, postcards, and a website builder. Seguno is email only. If you want a broad marketing platform, Mailchimp has more.

E-commerce value

At the same price ($75/mo for 5k), neither offers great e-commerce email value. Mailchimp's e-commerce automation is basic. Seguno's is basic too. Dedicated e-commerce platforms do more for less.

Pricing Comparison

At 5,000 subscribers

Seguno
$75/month

Includes basic automation

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Mailchimp
$75/month

Standard plan

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Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$29/month

50,000 emails, unlimited subscribers

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Seguno
Mailchimp
Sequenzy
Features
In Shopify admin
Landing pages
Included
Email automation
Basic
Basic to moderate
AI-powered
E-commerce depth
Shopify basics
Basic Shopify integration
Native Shopify integration
Pricing
Price at 5k
$75/mo
$75/mo
$29/mo

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Seguno if you...
  • Small stores that want to stay in Shopify
  • Basic email needs only
  • Value simplicity over features
Choose Mailchimp if you...
  • Need landing pages alongside email
  • Want social media tools in one platform
  • Prefer a well-known brand
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • Want real e-commerce email at $29/mo
  • AI-built campaigns with Shopify integration
  • Better automation than either at a lower price

Why Sequenzy Is Better for Shopify

Better value

$29/mo vs $75/mo for either Seguno or Mailchimp. More e-commerce automation capability, native Shopify integration, and AI-powered sequences at a lower price.

E-commerce focus

Native Shopify integration with customer sync and order events. More relevant for stores than Mailchimp's broad marketing features.

Overview

Seguno and Mailchimp come from different worlds. Seguno is a simple Shopify email app. Mailchimp is the world's largest email platform. But for Shopify stores specifically, the choice between them is less obvious than you would think. Neither excels at e-commerce email. For stores that want real e-commerce automation, platforms like Sequenzy, Omnisend, or Klaviyo are usually better investments.

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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