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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FreshMail

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/AFreshMail is a browser based email marketing solution used to create and send newsletter campaigns. This solution leads users from campaign planning and creation to final reports.N/A

    SMTP2GO

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    SMTP2GO is a dedicated outbound email server SMTP2GO is a New Zealand based SMTP/Email API provider with support staff and servers based across the globe. It automatically connects to the closest server to ensure speedy and efficient delivery. The SMTP2GO support team offers 24/7 assistance in multiple languages to make setup simple. We offer support via ticket, chat and phone. GDPR? Inbound servers and data centres in the EU to make sure sending is…

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    Pricing
    FreshMailSMTP2GO
    Editions & Modules
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    FreshMailSMTP2GO
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsFreshMail is absolutely free if you send less than 2000 emails to up to 500 subscribers per month.Pricing includes support and onboarding.
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    Community Pulse
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    FreshMail
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    SMTP2GO
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    98 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    97 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    98 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    98 Answers
    Features
    FreshMailSMTP2GO
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of FreshMail and SMTP2GO
    Feature
    FreshMail
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    SMTP2GO
    -
    Ratings
    WYSIWYG email editor8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic content8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Landing pages9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    A/B testing8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile optimization7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    List management7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of FreshMail and SMTP2GO
    Feature
    FreshMail
    8.2
    3 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SMTP2GO
    -
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    Dashboards8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of FreshMail and SMTP2GO
    Feature
    FreshMail
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    SMTP2GO
    -
    Ratings
    URL Validation8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Link Tracking9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Image Validation8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inbox Display8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spam Testing8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Previews8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Mad Mimi
    Score10 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Campaign Monitor by Marigold
    Score9 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Emma by Marigold
    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FreshMailSMTP2GO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (98 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FreshMailSMTP2GO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    FreshMail
    The platform works very well for sending emails with simple layouts, it also allows you to keep track of the opening data of those who receive the emails. The platform could improve its ability to modify databases and integrate with other platforms in order to automate some of the marketing actions.
    Incentivized
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    SMTP2GO
    It's great for any application that you need to track email receipt and recipient interaction, or with devices/programs that don't fare well with Exchange based email services. Don't try to set SMTP2GO as your outbound email server if you're using O365, that just isn't a possibility (not that I've looked into that setup).
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    FreshMail
    • Location targeting to filter people based on their region
    • Auto responding to questions and similar inquiries related to content
    • Engaging and building interest in the product
    Incentivized
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    SMTP2GO
    • adding senders or domains to improve email deliverability
    • you don't have to deal with RBL to white list an IP address previously used for spaming
    • Control panel gives you enough flexibility without a cluttered UI
    • Everything you need is well documented
    • The API is easy to use offers you the ability to integrate SMTP2Go with virtually anything
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    Cons
    FreshMail
    • My campaign got delayed because of their moderation process. When I wrote them to ask what was going on they said they have some kind of anti-spam moderation process that was taking longer than usual.
    • I don’t like the fact that you can’t edit your template in HTML in their editing program (FreshMail Designer). This is probably isn’t a big deal for most people but some of us like to take over every detail of the template.
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    SMTP2GO
    • Might be nice to add a monthly good looking PDF report for subaccount users that can be branded and sent directly to the subaccount contact. A 'client facing' report that we can use to show our customers the email usage history.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    FreshMail
    No answers on this topic
    SMTP2GO
    Reliability in email delivery is what counts the most. SMTP2GO is undeniably a winner in this category. The price is reasonable, therefore the RoI is excellent.
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    Usability
    FreshMail
    No answers on this topic
    SMTP2GO
    While reporting could use some tweaks overall it is a very good product that works reliably and is simple to set up and maintain.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    FreshMail
    No answers on this topic
    SMTP2GO
    When I first contacted SMTP2GO while searching for a solution, they were extremely helpful and attentive. I think it only took two email messages to answer all my questions and make a decision. I don't think I've ever needed any support to implement and operate the several solutions I currently use with the SMTP2GO service. It just works intuitively and flawlessly.
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    Alternatives Considered
    FreshMail
    FreshMail stands out for its ease of email design. Being a specialised email tool, it is more versatile when it comes to obtaining data from users, it is more intuitive, as the amount of time that needs to be invested in learning how to design emails, landing pages, a/b testing and others, is much less than the competition
    Incentivized
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    SMTP2GO
    It has been so long since I did my comparison with other products that no comparison would be valid today. It has worked so well at a price point that is so acceptable that I don't feel an urge to do the evaluation again.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    FreshMail
    • Better Outreach
    • Hitting the objective of marketing prospects qualified
    • Return on cost
    Incentivized
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    SMTP2GO
    • Allowed us to use the same SMTP information across the board for all customers instead of having them split between several accounts.
    • More cost efficient than paying for several different email accounts.
    • Created an additional layer of great customer service for us since SMTP information is able to be preprogrammed into the equipment before ever leaving our facility.
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    SMTP2GO Screenshots

    Screenshot of a quick snapshot of the account activity after logging in.Screenshot of the Activity feed that displays the most recent delivery events for email, and provides extra detail when needed.Screenshot of subaccounts, which are available on any paid plan and offer a way to resell the SMTP2GO product to clients and customers.