ConvertKit vs. SendPulse

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ConvertKit
Score 8.8 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
SendPulse
Score 6.3 out of 10
N/A
SendPulse is an integrated messaging platform providing user communication that includes emails, SMS, web push, SMTP, and user management.. This solution includes 15,000 free emails with up to 2,500 subscribers per month.N/A
Pricing
ConvertKitSendPulse
Editions & Modules
Creator
$29.00
per month
Creator Pro
$59.00
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ConvertKitSendPulse
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPricing starts from $9 a month and depends on the number of messages sent.
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Features
ConvertKitSendPulse
Email & Online Marketing
Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Product A and Product B
ConvertKit
8.9
6 Ratings
10% above category average
SendPulse
4.0
12 Ratings
67% below category average
WYSIWYG email editor8.86 Ratings2.112 Ratings
Dynamic content9.06 Ratings1.112 Ratings
Ability to test dynamic content9.06 Ratings4.010 Ratings
Landing pages8.36 Ratings00 Ratings
A/B testing8.76 Ratings3.09 Ratings
Mobile optimization9.76 Ratings2.112 Ratings
Email deliverability reporting9.76 Ratings7.012 Ratings
List management8.46 Ratings6.012 Ratings
Triggered drip sequences8.76 Ratings7.010 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
ConvertKit
8.4
6 Ratings
8% above category average
SendPulse
4.7
12 Ratings
49% below category average
Dashboards8.56 Ratings5.011 Ratings
Standard reports9.56 Ratings7.012 Ratings
Custom reports7.25 Ratings2.09 Ratings
Pre-Send Testing
Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of Product A and Product B
ConvertKit
9.5
6 Ratings
14% above category average
SendPulse
-
Ratings
URL Validation10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Link Tracking10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Image Validation9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
Inbox Display9.76 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Accessibility Tools9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
Spelling and Grammar Check9.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Spam Testing8.45 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Previews10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ConvertKitSendPulse
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(6 ratings)
1.1
(12 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(3 ratings)
3.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
ConvertKitSendPulse
Likelihood to Recommend
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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SendPulse Ltd.
SendPulse is great if you want to connect with your list on a more personal basis, and making sure that your email reaches your subscriber when it is best for him/her. You can also use the SMS function (though I haven't used it yet). Let's say you have clients and want to send a message to them automatically on their birthday, SendPulse allows you to do that. It allows you to add in specific fields that are relevant to you, in order to customise your messaging as much as you want and need.
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Pros
ConvertKit
  • Literally unlimited templates for designing the Email campaigns
  • Launching a landing page to capture leads (emails) quickly
  • Analytics to track almost everything including delivery rates gives the ability to optimise next/future campaigns accordingly
  • Newly launched journey or drip email campaigns is great as well
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SendPulse Ltd.
  • One of the best features of this software is its user interface. I found it very intuitive.
  • It has sms feature also which is a great add-on to this software.
  • It has live chat support feature. And I find it very helpful when i find any technical problem.
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Cons
ConvertKit
  • I think the dashboard could benefit form allowing more customization
  • The way you format email templates is pretty limited
  • The saved footer options seems glitchy. I can never get it to work right.
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SendPulse Ltd.
  • I like its Drag and Drop function to design e-mailers but it lacks in some functionalities. Foe example when I write two different contents in a same box I need a line to show separation between my contents in the same box but this feature is unavailable in SendPulse.
  • They should include more fonts. Every product or service needs different kind of fonts to make a right impact on customers. With limited option of fonts it restricts user's creativity.
  • It is good to have templates to give users some idea for designing campaigns but here SendPluse has nothing much to offer. They have very limited number of templates.
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Likelihood to Renew
ConvertKit
No answers on this topic
SendPulse Ltd.
Because I love how easy and intuitive SendPulse is.
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Usability
ConvertKit
Can be summed up in three words that 'It just Works'. Crafted for creators and artists in mind, it offers all they need for start building up list. Free tier is really a good move to test out stuff. I am staying with them considering their good email delivery and simple interface and easy integration with our website software. WYSIYG Editor, Standard reporting but not deep level analytics gives all the basic tools needed to support the business.
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SendPulse Ltd.
I find that overall SendPulse is very intuitive to use and the support is there to help you out in case you don't find how to do what you wish to do. The drag and drop functionalities make it easy to create the newsletters you want. Every field is explained and small tutorials are included to show you how to create a new template, newsletter, etc. which makes it very easy to use.
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Support Rating
ConvertKit
No answers on this topic
SendPulse Ltd.
Every time I contacted the support team with a question or a problem, they were very fast in replying and helping me out solve it. Usually latest within 10 minutes I would receive a first answer, and the problem would get solved on the same day.
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Implementation Rating
ConvertKit
No answers on this topic
SendPulse Ltd.
When implementing SendPulse, it is a good idea to have a transition phase where you still use both systems, in case anything goes wrong.
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Alternatives Considered
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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SendPulse Ltd.
For SendPulse's price point, I consider their competition to be the likes of Mailchimp, ConstantContact, etc. While SendPulse rates roughly average across the board in all areas, for businesses looking for the cheapest option (which comes with a lack of features/quality), ConstantContact beats them. For quality/features/value, I'd say Mailchimp is the best option for small businesses.
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Return on Investment
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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SendPulse Ltd.
  • Tapping NRI clients with this software helps me in generating good revenue in last financial year.
  • I grow my NRI database by 60 in last year. And this software played a major role in doing so.
  • It made brand building very easy among my clients.
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ScreenShots

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