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ConvertKit vs Omnisend

Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.

FeatureConvertKitOmnisend
Rating4.34.1
Pricing$9/mo$16-498/mo
Typefreemiumfreemium
CompanyConvertKitOmnisend
Founded20132014

ConvertKit Features

  • Email sequences
  • Landing pages
  • Automation
  • Commerce

Omnisend Features

  • AI product recommendations
  • SMS + email
  • Push notifications
  • Automation

ConvertKit Pros

  • Creator focused
  • Easy to use
  • Good deliverability

ConvertKit Cons

  • Limited templates
  • Can be expensive
  • Basic analytics

Omnisend Pros

  • Great for e-commerce
  • Multi-channel
  • Good automation templates

Omnisend Cons

  • Limited outside e-commerce
  • Free tier small
  • Less known brand

The Verdict

ConvertKit and Omnisend are two of the most popular tools in the marketing category, but they take different approaches to solving the same problems. ConvertKit, developed by ConvertKit (founded 2013), is described as "email marketing platform built for creators.". Meanwhile, Omnisend by Omnisend (founded 2014) "e-commerce marketing automation with ai product recommendations and multi-channel campaigns.". In terms of overall user satisfaction, ConvertKit edges ahead with a rating of 4.3/5.0, compared to Omnisend's 4.1/5.0 — a difference of 0.2 points. ConvertKit's strongest advantages include creator focused, easy to use, while Omnisend is praised for great for e-commerce. Neither tool is perfect: ConvertKit's main drawbacks include limited templates, can be expensive, while Omnisend users typically cite limited outside e-commerce as its biggest limitation. However, ConvertKit has an edge in email marketing, which might be the tiebreaker if that's important to you. In terms of target audience, ConvertKit is particularly popular among creators and bloggers, while Omnisend tends to attract e-commerce stores and online retailers. Our verdict: ConvertKit holds a slight edge, but the gap is narrow enough that both tools are worth trying. Start with the free tier of each and see which fits your workflow better.

Choose ConvertKit if:
  • • You need creator focused
  • • You need easy to use
Choose Omnisend if:
  • • You need great for e-commerce
  • • You need multi-channel