Should you actually switch from Campaigner?
Look, Campaigner isn't a bad product. It has legitimately powerful automation, a massive template library, and features that most platforms would envy. But the question is whether you're getting $179/month worth of value from it. See our detailed Campaigner comparison for the feature-by-feature breakdown.
Here's my honest take:
Switch if you're a SaaS founder
Campaigner was built for general marketers and e-commerce. If you're running a SaaS product, you're paying for Shopify integrations and dynamic product blocks you'll never use. Tools like Sequenzy and Loops were built for your exact use case - with Stripe integration, subscription tracking, and trial conversion automations. Read our guide on the best email tools for SaaS.
Switch if you're only using basic features
Open your Campaigner dashboard. Are you using multivariate testing? Dynamic content? The SMS add-on? If you're basically sending newsletters and a few automated sequences, you're overpaying. Brevo or MailerLite can handle that for 1/3 the price.
Switch if support matters to you
Multiple reviewers mention slow support response times with Campaigner. If you're a small team that needs help fast, tools like Sequenzy (direct founder chat) or Constant Contact (phone support) might serve you better.
Don't switch if automation is your lifeblood
If you've built complex, multi-branch automation workflows in Campaigner and they're working well, think carefully before migrating. Rebuilding sophisticated automations is time-consuming. The only tool that clearly beats Campaigner's automation is ActiveCampaign.
The migration plan
If you decide to switch, here's roughly what it takes:
Export contacts - Campaigner lets you export as CSV. Clean your list with our email validator first.
Document automations - Screenshot every workflow before you touch anything. Seriously.
Import to new platform - Most tools accept CSV imports. Stripe data syncs automatically with Sequenzy.
Recreate automations - The annoying part. Budget 2-4 hours for simple setups, more for complex ones. Sequenzy's AI sequences can speed this up.
Update forms - Swap embedded forms on your site with new signup forms.
Warm up gradually - Don't blast your entire list on day one. Use our warmup calculator to plan.
My recommendations
After testing all of these:
SaaS company? Sequenzy. AI email generation + Stripe sync + $49/mo. No brainer for software businesses.
E-commerce? Klaviyo. Yes, it's expensive. The abandoned cart flows pay for themselves.
Need powerful automation? ActiveCampaign. Better automation than Campaigner at $79/mo.
Tight budget? Brevo for unlimited contacts at $25/mo. Or Moosend at $32/mo for good automation.
Creator/blogger? ConvertKit. Landing pages, digital product sales, creator community.
Want design-first email? Flodesk for beautiful templates. Campaign Monitor for agency-level brand control.
What about deliverability?
Everyone asks, so let's address it. Deliverability depends more on your practices than your platform. Campaigner has established infrastructure, but so do most platforms on this list.
The biggest factors:
Clean your list - Remove bounces and inactive subscribers. Use our email validator.
Monitor your domain - Check our blacklist checker regularly.
Follow best practices - Read our deliverability guide.
Choose a platform that vets users - Sequenzy manually approves every account. Postmark rejects sketchy senders. This keeps shared IP reputation clean.