Alternatives · Popups
Optinly alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Optinly alternative for most people is Getsitecontrol (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of popup and widget tools. It's also the best free one.
Optinly compared with 5 alternatives: Poptin, Popupsmart, Getsitecontrol, OptiMonk and Wisepops.
Optinly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.20 per month for up to 15,000 views, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OptinlyThis tool | Free plan · from $7.20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Poptin | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Popupsmart | Free plan · from $32.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Getsitecontrol | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| OptiMonk | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Wisepops | Free trial · from $299/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Optinly starts at $7.20 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Poptin, Popupsmart, Getsitecontrol, OptiMonk and Wisepops score higher without starting lower.
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 Optinly
Poptin
Popups and embedded forms, with email campaigns and automations
- Poptin starts at $19 per month for up to 500 email contacts and 5,000 visitors (Growth).
- Poptin also covers marketing automation, forms, email campaigns and a/B testing.
- Poptin does not cover web analytics, which Optinly does.
Suits: Small sites that need a free popup tool with a monthly visitor allowance
Popupsmart
No-code popup builder with AI drafting and 500+ templates
- Popupsmart starts at $32.50 per month for up to 50,000 pageviews, billed annually.
- Popupsmart also covers templates, no-code, forms and a/B testing.
- Popupsmart does not cover web analytics, which Optinly does.
Suits: Small sites that want one free popup running
Getsitecontrol
Popups, bars, forms and surveys, with email campaigns built in
- Getsitecontrol starts at $19 per site / month for up to 100,000 widget views.
- Getsitecontrol also covers marketing automation, forms, surveys, email campaigns and a/B testing.
- Getsitecontrol does not cover web analytics, which Optinly does.
Suits: Small sites and Shopify stores wanting popups and email for little money
OptiMonk
Popups for online stores, built by an AI agent you describe them to
- OptiMonk starts at $19 per month for up to 20,000 pageviews, billed yearly.
- OptiMonk also covers templates, AI agents and a/B testing.
- OptiMonk does not cover web analytics, which Optinly does.
Suits: Online stores that want popups built from a short description
Wisepops
Popups, on-site feeds, web push and A/B tests for online stores
- Wisepops starts at $299 per month for up to 500,000 pageviews (Shopify app).
- Wisepops has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Optinly.
- Wisepops also covers a/B testing.
- Wisepops does not cover web analytics, which Optinly does.
Suits: Shopify stores with heavy traffic that want popups and testing in one tool
Limits worth knowing in Optinly
- Prices rise with monthly views; the free plan stops at 2,500 views and one site.
- Additional sites cost $9 each beyond the plan's included sites.
- Spin the wheel, countdown timers and full-screen overlays need a paid plan.
- The page's plan descriptions differ between the monthly and annual views, so check the toggle you buy on.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Optinly?
The alternatives to Optinly in this directory are Poptin, Popupsmart, Getsitecontrol, OptiMonk and Wisepops. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Optinly.
Is there a free alternative to Optinly?
Yes. Poptin, Popupsmart, Getsitecontrol and OptiMonk 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 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.