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    Klaviyo

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AKlaviyo is a marketing automation platform that helps businesses to centralize and use every piece of their customer data. With Klaviyo, businesses can combine customer data with more than 350 native integrations to automate personalized email and SMS communications that make customers feel seen. From mom-and-pop shops to established companies, Klaviyo states businesses like Dermalogica, Living Proof, Solo Stove, Citizen Watches, and more than 143,000 other paying users leverage their platform…

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    Listrak

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AListrak, headquartered in Pennsylvania, offers a customer data and marketing platform for retailers that features email marketing with social network engagement, abandoned cart rescue, and in-store data / information retrieval. Listrak is retail-specific and helps create an integrated and personalized customer experience across physical stores, ecommerce stores, social networks, or email, helping retail entities of widely varying sizes, small to large, to achieve their marketing goals. Listrak…N/A

    Mailigen

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/AMailigen is a web based integrated marketing provider offering email, mobile and social marketing. In the SaaS platform, you can gather subscribers, prepare, send or schedule email campaigns and receive real time reports. One can leverage statistics for behavioral segmentation and lifecycle email marketing. Mailigen offers several integration points including online surveys that you can use to segment your audience and send personalized emails.

    $10

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    KlaviyoListrakMailigen
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    Mailigen
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    Offerings
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    Free Trial
    YesNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPaid plans start at $20/month and include: 251 - 500 contacts 5,000 monthly email sends 150 SMS/MMS sending credits Applicable SMS carrier fees Mobile push notifications (free beta) Email and chat support Additional contacts, email and text sending credits, and service plans available to meet the needs of any size business. View all of our pricing and estimate your total cost of ownership at klaviyo.com/pricing
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    Considered Multiple Products
    Klaviyo
    Chose Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is the perfect mid-market option. It has more features, especially around automation than Mailchimp and AWeber (plus a Shopify and Shopify Plus integration), and holds its own upstream against larger enterprise options like Emarsys, Listrak, and others at that level. I …
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    Chose Klaviyo
    We selected Klaviyo in 2018 when they were disrupting the space. They provided a lot of offerings for a value price.
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    Listrak
    Chose Listrak
    The Bronto platform is so similar to Listrak in that it made no sense for us to move unless there were significant cost savings (there weren't). We are so intertwined with Listrak that it would be painful to move for the sake of moving. Klaviyo is very DIY which can be great. …
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    Chose Listrak
    Klaviyo and MailChimp have better integrations with Shopify and seem to be targeted more to the small business. Listrak is definitely better suited for a mid-tier business, but they will help you get there.
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    Chose Listrak
    Listrak stands out from the listed companies for a variety of reasons, but there are 3 main areas that make Listrak my go to platform.
    1. Superior control over your Database & Lists
    2. Excellent deliverability rate for businesses that possess a large database.
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    Mailigen
    Chose Mailigen
    Mailigen falls short to Listrak due to Listrak's far superior contact, conversion, and message analytics. Some features are unavailable or not easily integrated with the Mailigen platform compared to its competition, but features such as model acquisition & shopping cart …
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    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Features
    KlaviyoListrakMailigen
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Klaviyo and Listrak and Mailigen
    Feature
    Klaviyo
    8.4
    134 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Listrak
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    Mailigen
    7.4
    1 Ratings
    9% below category average
    WYSIWYG email editor8.4120 Ratings00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Dynamic content8.2126 Ratings00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content7.6118 Ratings00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Landing pages8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    A/B testing8.3120 Ratings00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Mobile optimization8.6129 Ratings00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting8.7132 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    List management8.6132 Ratings00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences8.8118 Ratings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Lead Management
    Comparison of Lead Management features of Klaviyo and Listrak and Mailigen
    Feature
    Klaviyo
    7.6
    103 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Listrak
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    Mailigen
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    Lead nurturing automation8.298 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Lead scoring and grading7.150 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data quality management7.860 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated sales alerts and tasks7.253 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign Management
    Comparison of Campaign Management features of Klaviyo and Listrak and Mailigen
    Feature
    Klaviyo
    8.2
    47 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Listrak
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    Mailigen
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    Calendaring8.247 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Klaviyo and Listrak and Mailigen
    Feature
    Klaviyo
    7.8
    129 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Listrak
    -
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    Mailigen
    3.0
    1 Ratings
    88% below category average
    Dashboards8.1129 Ratings00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Standard reports7.7125 Ratings00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Custom reports7.585 Ratings00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Klaviyo and Listrak and Mailigen
    Feature
    Klaviyo
    8.1
    107 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Listrak
    -
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    Mailigen
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    API8.4100 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based workflow & approvals8.255 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizability7.374 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Salesforce.com8.320 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Third-party software integrations8.150 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Vbout
    Score9.9 out of 10
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    Score5.3 out of 10
    Mad Mimi
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Bloomreach
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Sailthru
    Score5.3 out of 10
    Campaign Monitor by Marigold
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Iterable
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Sprinklr Marketing
    Score7.1 out of 10
    Emma by Marigold
    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    KlaviyoListrakMailigen
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (134 ratings)
    7.1
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    8.0
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.5
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    8.6
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    Usability
    8.0
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    8.2
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    Support Rating
    9.0
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    9.1
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    Implementation Rating
    10.0
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    7.3
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is a leader in the space, but I might recommend it to a colleague for its price point. There are other options that are more affordable and provide most of the tools Klaviyo offers. I also think it can be complicated to use for a new user.
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    Listrak
    It is definitely a contender if you run an e-commerce website. It connects with a host of different e-comm platforms (we use Magento) which makes product recommendations, purchase history/amounts, website behavior, etc. a lot easier to segment on and set trigger campaigns or targeted sends. If you're a B2B company, you probably won't want to use Listrak. The tools they have don't accommodate that segment as well as B2C, as many features would go unused since they simply don't make sense. I'm sure there are instances where Listrak would work just fine, but coming from that area previously, it is definitely a B2C tool.
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    Mailigen
    Mailigen is great for designing and scheduling campaigns that do not require expert knowledge in the field. Creating specific lists, segmentation, & scheduling campaigns are very straightforward and user-friendly. Do not use Mailigen for email marketing blasts! If you are unable to provide documented evidence that the user 'Opt-in' to receive your campaigns, then expect the campaign to be flagged or contacted by your Mailigen Account Manager. You must comply with the CAN-SPAM Act ... no ifs, ands, or buts!
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    Pros
    Klaviyo
    • Klaviyo's template builder is very intuitive yet straightforward enough that an inexperienced user can catch on quickly.
    • Their flow builder is also quite intuitive and allows us to build intricate, highly targeted flows.
    • I appreciate their built-in compliance warnings & checks as they apply to opt-out methods, SMS compliance, and overall deliverability.
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    Listrak
    • Segmentation is one of my favorite features. We love being able to pull specific audiences and tailor our marketing to the individual customer.
    • Importing and exporting lists is very self explanatory and easy to manage.
    • The main dash has a great overview of your most recent messages and metrics.
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    Mailigen
    • Mail deliverability. MailiGen gets the mail delivered. We have our own data centre hosting and servers but struggled to get our bulk mails reliably delivered. Since we switched to MailiGen delivery rates have more than tripled.
    • Template editor and tools. There is a rich assortment of tools for preparation of mailers. They are easy to use and we often train customers is a single 2 hour session.
    • Mail List security and manageability. Cloud based mail lists are important best practices for some of our corporate customers, who often store mail address lists in Excel. These lists get lost, damaged and stolen. The MailiGen list management tools centralize list storage and provide tools for segmentation, importing and exporting.
    • Stats!! The mail campaign stats that MailiGen provides are world class. They are simple to understand and rich in depth. Our customers love the stats.
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    Cons
    Klaviyo
    • Needs more visible critical notifications as we once exceeded our monthly email limit right during the Black Friday campaign. The notification was not visible enough for us to catch it on time, as a result, some emails scheduled to be sent over the weekend were never sent
    • Better library of dynamic values available for use inside emails
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    Listrak
    • It is rare that I have issues or feel like Listrak has an area to improve in. The company is constantly ahead of the market and making additions/improvements on a monthly basis. That being said ... I have one area to suggest improvements: COMPOSER
    • Composer - Drag & Drop editor: Although their design software with the new 'Composer' is better than your average WYSIWYG editor, their drag & drop editor lacks some basic design tools that stunt your ability to design out-of-the-box email campaigns. I typically write all my email code, so this doesn’t necessarily affect me in a negative manner. But ... if coding emails isn't your strong point, then the lack of design features and limited template selection could be bothersome. (*disclaimer - I do not believe Listrak's drag & drop editor is garbage, but it does fall short when compared to some of its competition.)
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    Mailigen
    • Segment creating could be more functional and may include statistics from previous mails. Time to time I need to use more advanced functions like "send information to people who clicked on link A".
    • It does not allow the user to choose mobile/tablet friendly templates. I'd like to decide myself.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Klaviyo
    Klaviyo is simply a great solution for e-com email marketing & customer relationship management:
    1. User journey visibility: We can see our clients' customers on their individual user journeys (open email, site visits) to better understand and accommodate your customers.
    2. Flow automation: Creating automated emails that follow up with new leads, those who abandoned carts, purchased.
    3. Email design: So easy to use, and more friendly than some other visual builders that we've used.
    4. Metrics visibility: We can see our clients' metrics very easily and adjust efforts accordingly.
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    Listrak
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    Mailigen
    We are satisfied with this cooperation and we don't see why we should change email marketing service provider at this point. Excellent service and rapid new feature development keeps us very satisfied.
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    Usability
    Klaviyo
    The only reason why I did not give it a 10/10 is that it cannot distinguish purchases that came through subscription recharges instead of purchases that were driven directly by email sends. Other than that, the automation qualities, design features, and segmentation options make this an incredible email platform, and I am very happy with it
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    Listrak
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    Mailigen
    Although it is easy to use for basic users and people with no experience in e-mail marketing, but for more advanced users it still lacks functionality - really advanced filtering - on it's web interface. However everything is possible once you use API.
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    Support Rating
    Klaviyo
    Their support is always quick and we have recurring meetings with our advisor. they were great when we first started at walking us through the platform and helping us understand how to do the overall setup. They also have a wide variety of articles that cover must issues in a very clear manner that will get you out of a predicament really fast.
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    Listrak
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    Mailigen
    Although time to time I send a support ticket, but more frequently I use the live support option on their website. I get instant feedback and feel that my problem is addressed immediately.
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    Implementation Rating
    Klaviyo
    Don't cut corners, do it right the first time, if you take your time to build everything the way you want it then it will run itself. The platform will help you increase revenue as long as you use the tools it provides. Don't be scared to ask questions, the support team will help you get to the next level
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    Listrak
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    Mailigen
    With most systems it is faily easy. It offers CSV import so transferring contacts should be easy.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Klaviyo
    Klaviyo's ability to really tackle the entire marketing contact ecosystem on one platform is what really won us over. The price for everything was competitive, not necessarily the cheapest but competitive, and the ability to see that data flow from every interaction was what was crucial to us. Additionally, Klaviyo is the core of our B2C business. We were not focused on anything other than how we interact with customers directly, and Klaviyo was a direct win for us. The one negative is Klaviyo's ability to work with our B2B side of our business, because it doesn't integrate with platforms like HubSpot. That is a massive downside, but the upside justified the investment.
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    Listrak
    The Bronto platform is so similar to Listrak in that it made no sense for us to move unless there were significant cost savings (there weren't). We are so intertwined with Listrak that it would be painful to move for the sake of moving. Klaviyo is very DIY which can be great. We find that we do our best work with hand-holding and account support.
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    Mailigen
    Mailigen falls short to Listrak due to Listrak's far superior contact, conversion, and message analytics. Some features are unavailable or not easily integrated with the Mailigen platform compared to its competition, but features such as model acquisition & shopping cart abandonment are available. The ability to integrate such features into your website may be easier when using a competitors platform, but easy usability comes with a price. Extra perks such Coupon managers & etc. are useful features that allow you to generate Barcodes & QR codes, as well as track various data analytics when implementing this feature. Small items as such are what Mailigen lacks in comparison to its competitors, but their price point kicks the rest out of the water if you can live without some of the bells and whistles.
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    Return on Investment
    Klaviyo
    • Klaviyo brought our email channel to the top performing channel over Paid Ads several times (according to G Analytics), before Klaviyo Paid Ads were always top and the email channel struggled to even stay in 2nd place.
    • Klaviyo did cost quite a bit more than our old email platform but the ROI was much higher so it paid for itself.
    • Klaviyo implemented tools that allowed us to have a higher customer satisfaction with things like letting customers choose to receive less emails instead of unsubscribing.
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    Listrak
    • Increasing our awareness of effective marketing email campaigns
    • Reducing the effectiveness of our campaigns due to the complexity of software and inability to cancel our contract despite being LOYAL customers for 2 years.
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    Mailigen
    • Better delivery of mail campaigns giving better ROI numbers
    • Better stats so that we can assess what works and what does not.
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