Email Marketing Comparison

ConvertKit vs Klaviyo

Side-by-side comparison of ConvertKit and Klaviyo in 2026. See how they stack up on features, pricing, and ratings.

8.5

ConvertKit

Email marketing built for creators

VS
2 wins · 2 ties · 6 wins
8.5

Klaviyo

E-commerce email and SMS marketing powerhouse

Quick Verdict

Choose ConvertKit if you...

  • Bloggers
  • Podcasters
  • Course creators
  • Newsletter writers

Choose Klaviyo if you...

  • E-commerce stores
  • Shopify merchants
  • DTC brands

Pricing Comparison

ConvertKit

Free plan available

FreeFree
  • Up to 1,000 subscribers
  • Landing pages
  • Broadcasts
Creator$15/mo
  • Automations
  • Third-party integrations
  • Free migration
Creator Pro$29/mo
  • Newsletter referral
  • Subscriber scoring
  • Advanced reporting

Klaviyo

Free plan available

FreeFree
  • 250 contacts
  • 500 emails/month
  • SMS
Email$20/mo
  • Up to 500 contacts
  • Unlimited emails
  • A/B testing
Email + SMS$35/mo
  • SMS credits
  • MMS support
  • Smart sending

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureConvertKitKlaviyo
Free Tier
Yes (1K subs)
Yes (250 contacts)
Automation Builder
Visual
E-commerce flows
Landing Pages
Basic
Signup forms
A/B Testing
Subject lines
Subject, content
Deliverability
Excellent
Excellent
Templates
Minimal (text-focused)
E-commerce focused
Segmentation
Tag-based
Predictive analytics
Digital Product Sales
Built-in Commerce
Via Shopify
Analytics
Basic
Revenue attribution
API & Integrations
90+ integrations
Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
ConvertKit
9
Klaviyo
7.5
Features
ConvertKit
7.5
Klaviyo
9
Value for Money
ConvertKit
8
Klaviyo
7
Customer Support
ConvertKit
8
Klaviyo
7.5

Key Limitations

ConvertKit Drawbacks

  • Limited template designs
  • Basic reporting
  • No SMS marketing

Klaviyo Drawbacks

  • Pricey at scale
  • Complex for beginners
  • Best with e-commerce only