Alternatives · Email Marketing
Drip alternatives
Drip compared with 6 alternatives: Klaviyo, Omnisend, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Privy and 1 more.
Drip is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month and up, by list size and email volume. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DripThis tool | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Klaviyo | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Omnisend | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mailchimp | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ActiveCampaign | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Privy | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Encharge | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Drip starts at $39 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Mailchimp.
Klaviyo, Omnisend, ActiveCampaign and Privy start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Drip
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Klaviyo
Email, text and push marketing built on online-store customer data
- Klaviyo starts at $20 per month for up to 500 active profiles, billed monthly. Drip starts at $39 per month and up, by list size and email volume.
- Klaviyo has a free plan. Drip does not, though it has a free trial.
- Klaviyo also covers reports.
Suits: Online stores, especially on Shopify, that market from order data
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Omnisend
Email, SMS and push marketing for online stores, priced by contacts
- Omnisend starts at $16 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly. Drip starts at $39 per month and up, by list size and email volume.
- Omnisend has a free plan. Drip does not, though it has a free trial.
- Omnisend also covers reports.
Suits: Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and Wix stores
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Mailchimp
Email and SMS marketing with automations, priced by contact count
- Mailchimp starts at $13 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly. Drip starts at $39 per month and up, by list size and email volume.
- Mailchimp has a free plan. Drip does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mailchimp lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mailchimp also covers reports.
Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters and promotions
- Free trial · from $15/mo
ActiveCampaign
Email marketing and multi-step automation priced by contacts
- ActiveCampaign starts at $15 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually ($19 monthly). Drip starts at $39 per month and up, by list size and email volume.
- ActiveCampaign also covers sales pipeline and reports.
Suits: Businesses that run long automated sequences rather than one-off newsletters
- Free trial · from $30/mo
Privy
Pop-ups, email and SMS for small online stores
- Privy starts at $30 per month for up to 1,500 mailable contacts. Drip starts at $39 per month and up, by list size and email volume.
- Privy also covers business texting.
Suits: Shopify stores that want pop-ups, email and texts in one tool
- Free trial
Encharge
Behavior-based email automation for SaaS and subscription businesses
Suits: SaaS teams onboarding trial users with behavior-based emails
Limits worth knowing in Drip
- There is no free plan; the 14-day trial leads to a paid subscription.
- The price rises with active people on the list and emails sent, and the listing does not publish the steps.
- Free migration and personalized onboarding come only with some plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Drip?
The alternatives to Drip in this directory are Klaviyo, Omnisend, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Privy and Encharge. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Drip.
Is there a free alternative to Drip?
Yes. Klaviyo, Omnisend and Mailchimp have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Drip alternatives work on Android?
The Drip listing does not include an Android app. Mailchimp lists one.
Which Drip alternatives work on iOS?
The Drip listing does not include an iOS app. Mailchimp lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.