Alternatives · Email Marketing
Privy alternatives
Privy compared with 6 alternatives: Klaviyo, Omnisend, Mailchimp, Drip, Sender and 1 more.
Privy is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per month for up to 1,500 mailable contacts. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrivyThis tool | Free trial · from $30/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 |
| Drip | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Sender | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| OptinMonster | From $210/yr | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Privy starts at $30 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 and Sender 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 Privy
- 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. Privy starts at $30 per month for up to 1,500 mailable contacts.
- Klaviyo has a free plan. Privy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Klaviyo also covers reports.
- Privy also covers business texting.
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. Privy starts at $30 per month for up to 1,500 mailable contacts.
- Omnisend has a free plan. Privy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Omnisend also covers reports.
- Privy also covers business texting.
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. Privy starts at $30 per month for up to 1,500 mailable contacts.
- Mailchimp has a free plan. Privy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mailchimp lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mailchimp also covers reports.
- Privy also covers business texting.
Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters and promotions
- Free trial · from $39/mo
Drip
Email automation and pop-ups for online stores
- Drip starts at $39 per month and up, by list size and email volume. Privy starts at $30 per month for up to 1,500 mailable contacts.
- Privy also covers business texting.
Suits: Shopify stores that want flows and pop-ups in one app
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Sender
Email and SMS marketing with a free plan for 2,500 subscribers
- Sender starts at $9 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed monthly. Privy starts at $30 per month for up to 1,500 mailable contacts.
- Sender has a free plan. Privy does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Small online stores that want a free plan with automation
- From $210/yr
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). Privy starts at $30 per month for up to 1,500 mailable contacts.
- OptinMonster also covers templates and no-code.
- Privy also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and business texting.
Suits: Growing an email list from a blog or store you already run
Limits worth knowing in Privy
- There is no free plan; after the 15-day trial, email starts at $30 a month.
- Extra SMS credits cost from $20 a month for 1,250; unused credits roll over but expire after 60 days.
- Text messages are sold for the US and Canada; Australia and the UK are listed as coming soon.
- A pop-ups-only plan priced by page views starts at $24 a month for 10,000 views and syncs contacts to your store or Klaviyo.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Privy?
The alternatives to Privy in this directory are Klaviyo, Omnisend, Mailchimp, Drip, Sender and OptinMonster. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Privy.
Is there a free alternative to Privy?
Yes. Klaviyo, Omnisend, Mailchimp and Sender have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Privy alternatives work on Android?
The Privy listing does not include an Android app. Mailchimp lists one.
Which Privy alternatives work on iOS?
The Privy 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.