MessagedvsEncharge

Messaged vs Encharge

Abandoned platform vs advanced SaaS automation

TL;DR

Messaged appears to have stalled or been abandoned since March 2022. The platform promised SaaS-focused features including billing integrations but never delivered. Encharge is actively developed with advanced automation, user scoring, and 50+ integrations at $79/month for 10k contacts. Choose Encharge for powerful SaaS automation, or simpler alternatives for cost savings.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Platform Viability
Encharge wins

The critical difference: Messaged appears abandoned since March 2022. Encharge is actively developed with regular updates and 50+ integrations. Building on an abandoned platform is a business risk.

Automation Sophistication
Encharge wins

Encharge offers advanced SaaS automation with user scoring, complex workflows, and behavioral segmentation. Messaged promised basic lifecycle automation that was never built.

Integration Ecosystem
Encharge wins

Encharge has 50+ native integrations including Segment, HubSpot, Intercom, and more. Messaged promised billing integrations but delivered nothing.

Native Billing Integration

Neither Encharge nor Messaged has native Stripe OAuth. Encharge requires Segment or Zapier. For native billing integration, Sequenzy delivers what Messaged promised.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 contacts

Messaged
N/A(inactive)

Announced $80/month but never launched. Platform appears abandoned.

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Encharge
$79/month

Growth plan. Advanced automation, user scoring, 50+ integrations.

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Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

10k contacts, unlimited sends, native Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Messaged
Encharge
Sequenzy
Platform Status
Active Development
No (stalled 2022)
Yes, active
Yes, active
Can Sign Up
Unclear/No
Support Available
Unknown
Good support
Direct founder access
Documentation
Outdated
Comprehensive
Good
Integration Ecosystem
Promised, not delivered
50+ native integrations
Core SaaS stack
SaaS Automation Features
Visual Workflow Builder
Promised, not delivered
Advanced, complex
Visual builder
User Scoring
Unknown
Behavioral Segmentation
Promised, not delivered
Advanced
Good
A/B Testing
Unknown
Prebuilt Campaigns
Promised, not delivered
Templates available
AI-generated
Integrations & Billing
Stripe Integration
Promised, not delivered
Via Segment/Zapier
Native OAuth
Paddle Integration
Promised, not delivered
Via Zapier
Segment.com
Unknown
Native integration
Events API
HubSpot
Unknown
Native integration
Intercom
Unknown
Native integration

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Messaged if you...
  • We cannot recommend Messaged for any use case
  • Platform appears to be abandoned
  • Promised features were never delivered
  • No support or active development
Choose Encharge if you...
  • SaaS with complex automation requirements
  • Teams using Segment for data infrastructure
  • Companies needing user scoring
  • Businesses with sophisticated lifecycle flows
  • Teams needing deep integration ecosystem
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS with Stripe billing (native integration)
  • Companies wanting simpler than Encharge
  • Teams needing what Messaged promised
  • Founders who want 38% lower cost

Native Stripe Integration That Messaged Promised

Native Stripe OAuth

Messaged promised Stripe integration but never delivered. Encharge requires Segment or Zapier. Sequenzy has native Stripe OAuth today - the billing integration Messaged was building.

38% Lower Cost

Sequenzy is $49/month vs Encharge at $79/month for 10,000 contacts. Native Stripe integration at lower cost.

AI-Generated Sequences

Messaged promised prebuilt campaigns. Encharge has templates. Sequenzy generates custom email sequences with AI based on your goals.

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Overview

Messaged was a SaaS-focused email platform that promised prebuilt lifecycle campaigns and billing integrations. Development appears to have stalled in March 2022, and the platform never launched. Encharge is an established SaaS marketing automation platform with advanced features, user scoring, and 50+ integrations. See our Encharge comparison for more context.

The Critical Issue: Messaged Appears Abandoned

This comparison is straightforward: only Encharge is a viable option. Messaged stopped development in early 2022. Promised features like Stripe, Paddle, and Chargebee integrations were never delivered. Encharge has years of active development and a robust feature set.

Encharge: Advanced SaaS Automation

Encharge is a full marketing automation platform built for SaaS. User scoring, behavioral segmentation, advanced workflows, and 50+ native integrations including Segment, HubSpot, and Intercom. At $79/month for 10k contacts, it costs roughly what Messaged announced before abandonment.

What Messaged Promised vs Encharge Reality

Messaged promised simple SaaS email with native billing integrations at $80/month. Encharge delivers advanced automation but requires Segment or Zapier for Stripe integration. Encharge has more features, but the native billing integration Messaged promised does not exist in Encharge either.

The Integration Ecosystem

Encharge has 50+ native integrations - a major advantage for teams with complex stacks. Messaged promised billing integrations but delivered nothing. For companies using Segment, Encharge connects natively. For native Stripe integration specifically, Sequenzy delivers what Messaged was building.

Complexity Consideration

Encharge has sophisticated features that may be overkill for early-stage SaaS. User scoring and complex workflows require setup time. If you wanted Messaged for its promised simplicity, consider Loops or Sequenzy as simpler, actively-developed alternatives.

Our Recommendation

Do not use Messaged - it appears abandoned. For advanced SaaS automation, Encharge delivers with 50+ integrations and user scoring at $79/month. For native Stripe integration and simpler setup, Sequenzy offers what Messaged promised at 38% lower cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Messaged appears to have stopped development in March 2022. The platform never fully launched, and promised features like billing integrations were never delivered. Choose an active alternative.

Yes, if you need advanced SaaS automation. Encharge has user scoring, 50+ integrations, and sophisticated workflows. For simpler needs, Loops or Sequenzy may be better fits.

No. Encharge requires Segment or Zapier for Stripe integration. For native Stripe OAuth with payment-triggered automations, Sequenzy is the better choice.

Messaged announced $80/month at 10k contacts. Encharge costs $79/month at 10k - nearly identical pricing, but Encharge actually exists and delivers features.

For advanced automation: Encharge. For simple SaaS email: Loops. For native Stripe integration: Sequenzy. All are actively developed unlike Messaged.

Possibly. Encharge has powerful features that early-stage companies may not need. Loops or Sequenzy offer simpler starting points at lower cost.

Yes. Encharge has lead scoring based on user behavior. This is unique among SaaS email tools and valuable for identifying engaged users.

Encharge has 50+ native integrations including Segment, HubSpot, Intercom, Salesforce, and more. This is significantly more than most SaaS email tools.

Export any subscriber data from Messaged. Import into Encharge. Since Messaged's automation features were never built, you will be creating workflows from scratch. Encharge's extensive integration ecosystem should make connecting your tools straightforward.

Sequenzy is simpler than Encharge but delivers the key feature Messaged promised: native Stripe integration. No user scoring, but AI-generated sequences and payment-triggered automations at 38% lower cost.

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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

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