Why we recommend SendPulse
SendPulse does email campaigns, automation flows, and drip sequences with a free tier that's actually usable and paid plans that undercut the big names. If Mailchimp's pricing has crept out of hand, this is the lateral move that keeps the features and drops the cost — plus it bundles SMS and chatbots if you want them.
Pros
- Strong free tier
- Undercuts Mailchimp on price
- Email + SMS + chatbots in one
Cons
- UI less polished than premium tools
- Deliverability needs warmup
What you get
- Email + automation flows
- Drag-and-drop builder
- Generous free tier
- SMS + web push
- Chatbot builder included
- Cheaper than Mailchimp