Email and automation: tools compared
8 tools that do this job, sorted by how fully they cover it, with what they cost and where Arknox fits.
How Arknox does it
Broadcasts and automations triggered by real behaviour, such as finishing a video, abandoning a checkout or going quiet in a course.
- Abandoned checkout recovery
- Send from your own address (Academy)
- Segments
The tools
| Tool | Covers this job | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Mailchimp | Full | Essentials (500 contacts) from $13/mo |
| Kit (ConvertKit) | Full | Creator from $33/mo (yearly billing) |
| Brevo | Full | Starter (5,000 emails) from $9/mo |
| MailerLite | Full | Growing Business from about $10/mo |
| ActiveCampaign | Full | Starter from about $15/mo |
| Klaviyo | Full | Free up to 250 contacts |
| SendGrid | Full | Essentials from about $20/mo |
| Zapier | Full | Pro from about $20/mo |
| Arknox | Full | Plans from ₹499 a month |
Coverage is our reading of each vendor’s public pages (16 Oct 2026). “Partly” means limited, an add-on, or not the tool’s main purpose. Prices are approximate and in US dollars unless noted; tools with their own page show the full price table and sources. Names belong to their owners and are used only to identify products.
Frequently asked questions
Which tools can handle email and automation?
We compared 8: Mailchimp, Kit (ConvertKit), Brevo, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, SendGrid, Zapier. 8 of them cover this job fully in our rating; the rest cover it partly or not at all.
How does Arknox compare?
Broadcasts and automations triggered by real behaviour, such as finishing a video, abandoning a checkout or going quiet in a course.
Do I have to replace my current tool?
No. Arknox works alongside other tools. You can start with one job, such as lead capture or selling, and move more over later.
Where do the prices come from?
From each vendor’s public pricing page, checked 16 Oct 2026. Tools with a link to their own comparison page show sources there. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor’s site before you buy.
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