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Best Drip alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Drip alternatives are Omnisend, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, and Klaviyo — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Omnisend at $11.20 per month.

4 alternatives compared See Drip pricing →

4 Drip alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
Omnisend Ecommerce email and SMS $11.20 (Standard) Omnisend combines email, SMS, and web push for ecommerce with a free plan for 250 contacts and paid plans from $11.20 per month at 500 contacts. See all tiers →
Mailchimp Email marketing $13 (Essentials) Mailchimp prices by plan and contact count, so teams should compare against their actual audience size rather than the lowest advertised starting price. See all tiers →
ActiveCampaign Marketing automation $15 (Starter) ActiveCampaign is marketing automation with four tiers (Starter, Plus, Pro, Enterprise) each scaling by contact count and send multiplier, billed annually. See all tiers →
Klaviyo Email and SMS marketing $20 (Email) Klaviyo starts with a free plan and scales by profiles, email sends, SMS credits, and add-on products. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Drip

  • Omnisend — Omnisend combines email, SMS, and web push for ecommerce with a free plan for 250 contacts and paid plans from $11.20 per month at 500 contacts.
  • Mailchimp — Mailchimp prices by plan and contact count, so teams should compare against their actual audience size rather than the lowest advertised starting price.
  • ActiveCampaign — ActiveCampaign is marketing automation with four tiers (Starter, Plus, Pro, Enterprise) each scaling by contact count and send multiplier, billed annually.
  • Klaviyo — Klaviyo starts with a free plan and scales by profiles, email sends, SMS credits, and add-on products.

Compare against Drip itself

Before you switch, price Drip on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Omnisend cheaper than Drip?

Yes — Omnisend's cheapest paid tier is $11.20, below Drip's cheapest paid tier at $39. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to Drip?

Omnisend publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Drip alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which Drip alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Drip most often shortlist Omnisend, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.