Cheaper alternatives to Klaviyo

Klaviyo (Free plan · from ~$20/mo) is the email marketing & sms app most Shopify stores hear about first. These two do the core job for less.

Omnisend (Best Match)

Cheaper alternative to Klaviyo with the same core toolkit

Cheaper match for Klaviyo

Price: Free plan · from ~$16/mo · Rating 4.8/5 from 5,800+ reviews

  • Same core flows: welcome, cart recovery, cross-sell
  • Email + SMS + push notifications included
  • Gamified signup forms (Wheel of Fortune)
  • 24/7 live support on every plan, including free

Best for: Stores that want Klaviyo-style automation at roughly half the cost.

View Omnisend on the Shopify App Store

Mailchimp (Cheapest)

The budget-friendly classic for newsletters and basic flows

Price: Free plan · from ~$13/mo · Rating 4.0/5 from 600+ reviews

  • Simple drag-and-drop email builder
  • Basic automation journeys
  • Landing pages and signup forms
  • Huge template library

Best for: New stores sending simple campaigns on a tight budget.

View Mailchimp on the Shopify App Store

Full Email Marketing & SMS comparison