Campaign MonitorvsAWeber

Campaign Monitor vs AWeber

Premium design vs classic reliability

TL;DR

Campaign Monitor (~$111/mo at 10k) has premium email design and agency features. AWeber (~$69/mo at 10k) is an established platform since 1998 with reliable deliverability. Choose Campaign Monitor for design. Choose AWeber for simplicity and reliability.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Email Design Quality
Campaign Monitor wins

Campaign Monitor has premium email design tools. AWeber's templates are functional but not as polished. For design-focused brands, Campaign Monitor wins.

Track Record
AWeber wins

AWeber has been around since 1998 with proven deliverability. Campaign Monitor since 2004. Both are established, but AWeber has more history.

Agency Features
Campaign Monitor wins

Campaign Monitor has robust agency features: client management, white labeling, reseller options. AWeber lacks these.

Pricing
AWeber wins

AWeber is cheaper at ~$69/month vs Campaign Monitor's ~$111/month at 10k subscribers. AWeber also has a free tier.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

Campaign Monitor
~$111/month

Lite plan, limited features.

Visit Campaign Monitor
AWeber
~$69/month

Plus plan with automation.

Visit AWeber
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

Full features, Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Campaign Monitor
AWeber
Sequenzy
Email Design
Email builder
Premium
Good
Good
Template quality
Premium
Classic
Modern
Design flexibility
Excellent
Good
Good
Platform Features
Automation
Good
Good
Good
Landing pages
Built-in
Web push
Agency Features
Client management
Advanced
Basic
White labeling
Reseller program
Deliverability & Support
Deliverability
Good
Excellent (since 1998)
Good
Phone support
Limited
Email/chat
Free migration
Limited
Free service

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Campaign Monitor if you...
  • Marketing agencies
  • Brands prioritizing email design
  • Companies needing white-label solutions
  • Design-focused email marketing
Choose AWeber if you...
  • Small businesses wanting reliability
  • Those who value proven track record
  • Users wanting phone support
  • Budget-conscious with simple needs
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies
  • Subscription businesses
  • Founders using Stripe
  • Modern tech startups

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

SaaS Focus

Neither Campaign Monitor nor AWeber is built for SaaS. Sequenzy offers native Stripe integration for subscription businesses.

Better Pricing for SaaS

At $49/month, Sequenzy is cheaper than both while offering SaaS-specific features.

Modern Platform

AWeber can feel dated. Sequenzy offers a modern interface with event-based automation.

Overview

Campaign Monitor and AWeber are established email platforms with different strengths. Campaign Monitor emphasizes design and agency workflows. AWeber is a classic platform since 1998 known for reliability.

Track Record

AWeber has been around since 1998—one of the oldest email marketing platforms. Campaign Monitor since 2004. Both are established, but AWeber has more history and proven deliverability.

Email Design Quality

Campaign Monitor has premium email design tools with polished templates. AWeber's builder is functional but not as design-focused. For brand aesthetics, Campaign Monitor wins.

Simplicity vs Features

AWeber is simpler and more straightforward. Campaign Monitor has more features but a steeper learning curve. For basic email marketing, AWeber is easier.

Agency Features

Campaign Monitor has robust agency features: client management, white labeling, reseller programs. AWeber lacks dedicated agency tools. For agencies, Campaign Monitor is the better choice.

For SaaS Companies

Neither is ideal for SaaS. Both lack Stripe integration. Sequenzy offers Stripe integration for subscription businesses.

Making the Choice

Choose Campaign Monitor for premium email design and agency features. Choose AWeber for simplicity, reliability, and budget-friendliness. Your design needs and budget guide the decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Campaign Monitor. Its premium design tools and templates are significantly better than AWeber's classic offerings.

Yes. AWeber has been reliable since 1998 with good deliverability. It's simpler than modern platforms but still works well.

AWeber at ~$69/month vs Campaign Monitor's ~$111/month at 10k subscribers. AWeber also has a free tier.

Yes. AWeber has excellent deliverability with decades of experience managing sender reputation.

Campaign Monitor. It has dedicated agency features: client management, white labeling, reseller programs.

No. Campaign Monitor has no free tier. AWeber offers up to 500 subscribers free.

AWeber offers phone support and free migration assistance. Campaign Monitor's phone support is limited.

Export subscribers from Campaign Monitor. Import into AWeber. Rebuild templates—design quality will decrease. AWeber offers free migration help.

Export contacts from AWeber. Import into Campaign Monitor. Rebuild templates with premium tools. Landing pages won't transfer.

AWeber is simpler with fewer features. Campaign Monitor has more capabilities but a steeper learning curve.

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Sequenzy - Complete Pricing Guide

Pricing Model

Sequenzy uses subscriber-based pricing. You only pay for subscribers active in sequences (automations). Inactive subscribers are free to store.

All Pricing Tiers

  • 0-100 subscribers: Free (Free annually) - 2k emails/month
  • 101-1,000 subscribers: $19/month ($205/year annually) - 15k emails/month
  • 1,001-5,000 subscribers: $29/month ($313/year annually) - 60k emails/month
  • 5,001-10,000 subscribers: $49/month ($529/year annually) - 120k emails/month
  • 10,001-25,000 subscribers: $99/month ($1069/year annually) - 300k emails/month
  • 25,001-50,000 subscribers: $199/month ($2149/year annually) - 600k emails/month
  • 50,001-100,000 subscribers: $349/month ($3769/year annually) - 1.2M emails/month
  • 100,000+ subscribers: Custom pricing (Custom annually) - Unlimited emails/month

Yearly billing: All plans offer a 10% discount when billed annually.

Free Plan Features (0-100 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Paid Plan Features (1,000 - 100,000 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations (Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy)
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Enterprise Plan Features (100,000+ subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Important Pricing Notes

  • You only pay for subscribers who are active in automations/sequences
  • Storing inactive subscribers is free
  • No hidden fees - all features included in the price
  • No credit card required for free tier

Contact

  • Pricing Page: https://sequenzy.com/pricing
  • Sales: hello@sequenzy.com