SelzyvsSendPulse

Selzy vs SendPulse

Budget AI email vs multi-channel marketing platform

TL;DR

SendPulse offers more channels (email + SMS + chatbots + web push) with a better free tier. Selzy has more AI tools for email creation and is cheaper on paid plans. SendPulse wins on channels. Selzy wins on AI and paid pricing.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Channel Coverage
SendPulse wins

SendPulse covers email, SMS, chatbots for 5 messaging platforms, web push, and CRM. Selzy is email-only with Telegram chatbots on Standard plan. For multi-channel marketing, SendPulse is far more complete.

AI Features
Selzy wins

Selzy has more AI tools for email creation: builder, multi-role assistant, template generator, image generator. SendPulse has no comparable AI creation features. For AI-assisted email design, Selzy is ahead.

Price
Selzy wins

Selzy is nearly half the price at 10k subscribers (~$55 vs $96). You're paying SendPulse's premium for multi-channel capabilities. If you only need email, Selzy is better value.

Free Tier
SendPulse wins

SendPulse's free plan (500 subscribers, 15,000 emails) is much better than Selzy's 14-day trial. For getting started without paying, SendPulse wins.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

Selzy
~$55/month

Lite plan. Unlimited emails.

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SendPulse
$96/month

Standard plan. SMS, chatbots billed separately.

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Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

10k subscribers, unlimited emails, transactional + marketing, Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Selzy
SendPulse
Sequenzy
Email Marketing
Email Builder
Drag-and-drop with AI
Drag-and-drop
Visual builder
AI Features
AI builder, assistant, images, templates
No AI creation tools
AI sequences
Automation
Basic visual automation
Visual automation builder
Trigger-based sequences
A/B Testing
Subject and content
Subject and content
Subject line
Multi-Channel
SMS
Yes (extra cost)
Chatbots
Telegram only (Standard plan)
WhatsApp, Telegram, FB, Instagram, Viber
Web Push
Built-in
CRM
Built-in CRM
Value
Price at 10k
~$55/month
$96/month
$49/month
Free Tier
14-day trial
500 subscribers, 15,000 emails
100 subscribers
Ease of Use
Simple, AI-assisted
Can feel cluttered
Simple
Landing Pages
Basic
Built-in

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Selzy if you...
  • Teams wanting AI-powered email creation
  • Budget-conscious businesses needing email only
  • Companies wanting simpler, cheaper email marketing
Choose SendPulse if you...
  • Businesses wanting email + SMS + chatbots in one platform
  • Teams wanting chatbots for WhatsApp and Telegram
  • Companies wanting a generous free tier to start
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS founders needing Stripe-integrated email
  • Teams wanting transactional + marketing combined

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

SaaS-Focused

Neither has Stripe integration. Sequenzy offers SaaS email with subscription automation at $49/month, cheaper than both.

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Overview

Selzy and SendPulse are affordable email platforms with different scopes. For our take on each, see our Selzy comparison and SendPulse comparison.

SendPulse's Channel Breadth

SendPulse packs in every channel it can: email, SMS, chatbots for five messaging platforms, web push, and CRM. Selzy is focused on email with Telegram chatbots. If you need to reach customers across multiple channels, SendPulse covers more ground but can feel cluttered.

Selzy's AI Focus

Selzy's AI tools are wider for email creation: builder, multi-role assistant, template generator, image creator. SendPulse doesn't have comparable AI creation features. If you want AI help making better emails, Selzy's focused approach delivers more value per dollar.

The Sequenzy Alternative

For SaaS founders who don't need chatbots or multi-channel marketing, Sequenzy combines transactional email and marketing campaigns with Stripe integration at $49/month.

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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) - 3k 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 (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 (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
  • Sales: hello@sequenzy.com