Buttondown vs. ConvertKit

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Buttondown
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Buttondown is presented as a small, elegant tool for producing newsletters, from the company of the same name in Seattle. The minimalist interface enables users to focus on writing emails; the automation acts like an editorial assistant by checking for typos, broken links, or malformed images; the portable subscription widget makes it easier to grow an audience from wherever a site is hosted. The vendor states Buttondown's focus is on pragmatism over richness; it's…
$9
per month up to 1000 subscribers
ConvertKit
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
ConvertKit, from the company of the same name headquartered in Boise, is presented as email marketing software for online creators - the authors, makers, podcasters, photographers, YouTubers, teachers, and artists. The vendor boasts 19,500 paying customers, sending 500 million emails per month, and rapid growth.
$29
per month
Pricing
ButtondownConvertKit
Editions & Modules
Basic
$9
per month up to 1000 subscribers
Standard
$29
per month up to 5000 subscribers
Professional
$79
per month up to 10000 subscribers
Creator
$29.00
per month
Creator Pro
$59.00
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ButtondownConvertKit
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
ButtondownConvertKit
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
ButtondownConvertKit
Email & Online Marketing
Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Buttondown
-
Ratings
ConvertKit
9.5
3 Ratings
16% above category average
WYSIWYG email editor00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Dynamic content00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Ability to test dynamic content00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Landing pages00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
A/B testing00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Mobile optimization00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Email deliverability reporting00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
List management00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Triggered drip sequences00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Buttondown
-
Ratings
ConvertKit
9.0
3 Ratings
15% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Pre-Send Testing
Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of Product A and Product B
Buttondown
-
Ratings
ConvertKit
10.0
3 Ratings
19% above category average
URL Validation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Link Tracking00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Image Validation00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Inbox Display00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Email Accessibility Tools00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Spelling and Grammar Check00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Spam Testing00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Email Previews00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
ButtondownConvertKit
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
ButtondownConvertKit
Likelihood to Recommend
Buttondown
No answers on this topic
ConvertKit
It is perfect for artists and content creators. It is perfect for service based providers who want to house their potential leads. Entry level entrepreneurs can also benefit. It is not an all in one type of platform, but it is useful for list building and setting up automation. If you have less than 1K subscribers, this is the route to go until you need to use automation. Then, just feel free to upgrade.
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Pros
Buttondown
No answers on this topic
ConvertKit
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Segmentation
  • Automation
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Cons
Buttondown
No answers on this topic
ConvertKit
  • Pricing.
  • Google Analytics integration.
  • Email templates and a modern interface for composing emails.
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Alternatives Considered
Buttondown
No answers on this topic
ConvertKit
The other products I have used are not available on TrustRadius. I used ConvertKit before I used these other products because I need an all in one platform.
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Return on Investment
Buttondown
No answers on this topic
ConvertKit
  • Prospect follow up is much easier than it used to be with fewer real prospects slipping through the cracks
  • My return clients percentages have increased since I started using Convertkit
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