Alternatives · Popups
MailOptin alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best MailOptin alternative for most people is Popup Maker (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of popup and widget tools. It's also the best free one.
MailOptin compared with 5 alternatives: OptinMonster, Thrive Leads, Popup Maker, WP Popups and Convert Pro.
MailOptin's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MailOptinThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| OptinMonster | From $210/yr | No | Web |
| Thrive Leads | From $599/yr | No | Web |
| Popup Maker | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| WP Popups | Free plan · from $70/yr | Yes | Web |
| Convert Pro | From $99/yr | No | Web |
How each one differs from MailOptin
OptinMonster
Pop-ups, floating bars and opt-in forms added to an existing site
- OptinMonster starts at $210 per year at renewal, after a first year for $108 (Basic).
- OptinMonster has no free plan, unlike MailOptin.
- OptinMonster also covers templates, no-code and a/B testing.
- OptinMonster does not cover email campaigns, which MailOptin does.
Suits: Growing an email list from a blog or store you already run
Thrive Leads
WordPress opt-in form builder with popups, ribbons and A/B tests
- Thrive Leads starts at $599 per year at renewal, after a first year for $240.
- Thrive Leads has no free plan, unlike MailOptin.
- Thrive Leads also covers reports and a/B testing.
- Thrive Leads does not cover email campaigns, which MailOptin does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want popups, ribbons and inline forms from one plugin
Popup Maker
WordPress popup plugin with a free edition and yearly Pro licenses
- Popup Maker starts at $99 per year for 1 site ($59.40 for the first year).
- Popup Maker also covers reports and a/B testing.
- Popup Maker does not cover email campaigns, which MailOptin does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a free popup plugin to start with
WP Popups
WordPress popup plugin with a free edition and paid licenses
- WP Popups starts at $70 per year for 1 site.
- WP Popups also covers a/B testing.
- WP Popups does not cover email campaigns, which MailOptin does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want a free popup plugin with an upgrade path
Convert Pro
WordPress popup and opt-in plugin with annual or lifetime licenses
- Convert Pro starts at $99 per year for unlimited sites, regular price.
- Convert Pro has no free plan, unlike MailOptin.
- Convert Pro also covers templates and a/B testing.
- Convert Pro does not cover forms and email campaigns, which MailOptin does.
Suits: WordPress agencies using one license on client sites
Limits worth knowing in MailOptin
- Premium prices could not be read: the vendor's site answered with a bot check, so pricing is unverified.
- Runs only inside WordPress.
- Spam protection with reCAPTCHA or Turnstile and several conversion actions are premium-only, per the WordPress.org listing.
- The listing says some broadcast audiences, such as membership and course plugin users, need the Pro version.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MailOptin?
The alternatives to MailOptin in this directory are OptinMonster, Thrive Leads, Popup Maker, WP Popups and Convert Pro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MailOptin.
Is there a free alternative to MailOptin?
Yes. Popup Maker and WP Popups have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.