ConvertKit (now Kit) is an email-first platform that automates email marketing, newsletter growth, and digital product sales for creators.
About EmailOctopus
What is EmailOctopus?
EmailOctopus is a laser-focused email marketing platform designed to make sending beautiful, personalized campaigns easy. No SMS, no clutter — just the tools you need to connect with your audience. It helps small businesses, nonprofits, and growing brands build and send tailor-made emails without the high costs of other platforms.
Who is it for?
Ideal for solopreneurs, small to mid-sized businesses, real estate agents, artists, and nonprofits who want straightforward email marketing without overpaying. It also works well for developers needing a powerful API and custom integrations. It is not for enterprise teams needing multi-channel automation or advanced CRM features.
Key capabilities
EmailOctopus offers a drag-and-drop editor, 100+ mobile-friendly templates, custom-branded designs via automated styling, powerful automations, subscriber segmentation and tags, landing pages, forms, detailed reports, and a REST API. Over 1,000 integrations are available, and the support team averages a 9-second response time on live chat.
Real use case
A real estate agent sends weekly newsletters to over 80,000 clients using EmailOctopus, praising its deliverability and competitive pricing. An artist uses it to grow their brand with ease. Nonprofits receive a 20% lifetime discount.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop editor — Easily build emails with images, video blocks, code, and more.
- Unique templates — Designs generated automatically in your brand colors and styles.
- Powerful automations — Set up automated email sequences to nurture your audience.
- Subscriber segmentation — Keep subscribers organized with tags and custom fields for targeted campaigns.
- Detailed reports — Track performance with intuitive reports (forever on paid plans; 30 days on free).
- Developer-friendly API — Connect your website, app, or integrate with over 1,000 apps.
- Landing pages and forms — Create unlimited landing pages and forms to grow your list (Pro plan).
