Alternatives · Popups
Popup Maker alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Popup Maker alternative is Icegram (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Popup Maker compared with 5 alternatives: OptinMonster, Icegram, Thrive Leads, Poptin and Hello Bar.
Popup Maker has a free plan. Paid plans start at $99 per year for 1 site ($59.40 for the first year). 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popup MakerThis tool | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| OptinMonster | From $210/yr | No | Web |
| Icegram | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Thrive Leads | From $599/yr | No | Web |
| Poptin | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Hello Bar | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Popup Maker starts at $8.25 a month when paid by the year 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.
OptinMonster, Thrive Leads and Poptin 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 Popup Maker
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 Popup Maker.
- OptinMonster also covers templates and no-code.
- OptinMonster does not cover reports, which Popup Maker does.
Suits: Growing an email list from a blog or store you already run
Icegram
WordPress plugins for popups, action bars and email capture
- Icegram starts at $99 per year for up to 3 sites.
- Icegram also covers email campaigns.
- Icegram does not cover reports, which Popup Maker does.
Suits: WordPress bloggers who want popups and bars without a monthly fee
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 Popup Maker.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want popups, ribbons and inline forms from one plugin
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 and email campaigns.
- Poptin does not cover reports, which Popup Maker does.
Suits: Small sites that need a free popup tool with a monthly visitor allowance
Hello Bar
Top bars, popups and slide-ins for collecting leads on any site
- Hello Bar starts at $29 per month for up to 50,000 popup views, billed annually.
- Hello Bar has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Popup Maker.
- Hello Bar also covers templates.
- Hello Bar does not cover reports, which Popup Maker does.
Suits: Blogs and small sites that want a sign-up bar at the top of every page
Limits worth knowing in Popup Maker
- Runs only inside WordPress; it is not a hosted service.
- Exit-intent and scroll triggers need the paid Pro license; the free edition lacks them.
- Pro is licensed per site count; the 5-site first-year price is $149 and larger packs are listed too.
- After a license expires, the plugin keeps working but stops getting updates and support.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Popup Maker?
The alternatives to Popup Maker in this directory are OptinMonster, Icegram, Thrive Leads, Poptin and Hello Bar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Popup Maker.
Is there a free alternative to Popup Maker?
Yes. Icegram and Poptin 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 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.