MessagedvsUserlist

Messaged vs Userlist

Abandoned platform vs B2B SaaS email solution

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. Userlist is actively developed, focused on B2B SaaS with native company account support and in-app messaging at $119/month for 10k users. Choose Userlist for B2B SaaS, or simpler alternatives for other needs.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Platform Existence
Userlist wins

The critical difference: Messaged appears abandoned since March 2022. Userlist is actively developed with founder-led support and regular updates. Only one platform is viable.

B2B Company Features
Userlist wins

Userlist has native, advanced company account support for B2B SaaS. Track both users and companies, trigger automations on company-level events. Messaged never specified B2B capabilities before abandonment.

In-App Messaging
Userlist wins

Userlist includes in-app messages for product onboarding and announcements. Messaged was email-only and never shipped anything.

Native Billing Integration

Neither Userlist nor Messaged has native Stripe OAuth. Userlist requires Zapier. Messaged promised native integration but never delivered. For native billing integration, Sequenzy delivers.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 users

Messaged
N/A(inactive)

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

Visit Messaged
Userlist
$119/month

Per user pricing. Includes in-app messages and company accounts.

Visit Userlist
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

10k contacts, unlimited sends, native Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Messaged
Userlist
Sequenzy
Platform Status
Active Development
No (stalled 2022)
Yes, active
Yes, active
Can Sign Up
Unclear/No
Support Available
Unknown
Founder-led support
Direct founder access
Documentation
Outdated
Good
Good
Startup Program
N/A
50% off for early-stage
Affordable base pricing
B2B SaaS Features
Company Accounts
Unknown
Native, advanced
Supported
User-Company Relationships
Unknown
Full support
Supported
Company-Level Triggers
Unknown
Full support
Basic
In-App Messages
Unknown
Lifecycle Email
Promised, not delivered
Good
Good
Integrations & Billing
Stripe Integration
Promised, not delivered
Via Zapier
Native OAuth
Paddle Integration
Promised, not delivered
Via Zapier
Visual Automations
Unknown
Yes, clean builder
Transactional Email
Promised, not delivered
Included
Included
A/B Testing
Unknown

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 Userlist if you...
  • B2B SaaS with company accounts
  • Teams needing user-company relationship tracking
  • Companies wanting in-app messaging included
  • SaaS with complex lifecycle messaging needs
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS with Stripe billing (native integration)
  • Companies wanting simpler than Userlist
  • Teams needing what Messaged promised
  • B2C or simpler B2B without company hierarchies

Native Stripe Integration That Messaged Promised

Native Stripe OAuth

Messaged promised billing integration but never delivered. Userlist requires Zapier. Sequenzy has native Stripe OAuth today - trigger emails from payments, subscriptions, and trials.

59% Lower Cost

Sequenzy is $49/month vs Userlist at $119/month for 10,000 contacts. If you do not need Userlist's B2B company features, significant savings are available.

Simpler Setup

Userlist requires planning for company structures. Sequenzy is simpler to set up for B2C or simpler B2B SaaS.

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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. Userlist is an email platform built specifically for B2B SaaS with native company account support and in-app messaging. See our Userlist comparison for more context.

The Critical Issue: Messaged Appears Abandoned

This comparison is one-sided: only Userlist is a viable option. Messaged stopped development in early 2022. Promised features like Stripe, Paddle, and Chargebee integrations were never delivered. Userlist has active development, founder-led support, and unique B2B features.

Userlist: Purpose-Built for B2B SaaS

Userlist is designed specifically for B2B SaaS with company accounts. You can track both individual users and the companies they belong to. Trigger automations based on company-level behavior - like "company completed onboarding" or "company hit usage milestone". At $119/month for 10k users, it includes in-app messaging too.

What Messaged Promised vs Userlist Reality

Messaged promised simple SaaS email with native billing integrations at $80/month. Userlist offers B2B-specific features but requires Zapier for Stripe integration. Userlist has more B2B features, but the native billing integration Messaged promised does not exist in Userlist either.

Company Account Features

Userlist's standout feature is native company support. Track user-company relationships, trigger automations on company events, and manage B2B lifecycle messaging. Messaged never specified B2B capabilities before development stopped.

In-App Messaging Bonus

Userlist includes in-app messages for product onboarding and announcements. Messaged was email-only. If you want unified email and in-app from one tool, Userlist delivers both. This is especially valuable for B2B SaaS onboarding.

Our Recommendation

Do not use Messaged - it appears abandoned. For B2B SaaS with company accounts, Userlist is the specialized choice at $119/month. For SaaS with Stripe billing focus and simpler needs, Sequenzy offers native payment integration at 59% 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.

If you are building B2B SaaS with company accounts, yes. Userlist has native company tracking, user-company relationships, and in-app messaging. For B2C or simpler SaaS, Loops or Sequenzy may be better fits.

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

Userlist is purpose-built for B2B SaaS with company accounts. For simpler B2B or B2C with Stripe integration, consider Sequenzy. Both are actively developed unlike Messaged.

At $119/month for 10k users, Userlist costs more than Loops ($99) or Sequenzy ($49). However, it includes unique B2B features like company accounts and in-app messages that may justify the cost.

No, but Userlist offers 50% off for early-stage startups who have raised less than $500k. They also have a 14-day free trial.

Yes. Userlist includes in-app messages for product onboarding and announcements. This is a key differentiator from email-only platforms.

Userlist tracks both users and companies. You can trigger automations based on company-level behavior like "company completed onboarding" or "company reached usage milestone". This is ideal for B2B SaaS with multiple users per company.

Export any subscriber data from Messaged. Import into Userlist and set up your company-user relationships. Since Messaged's features were never built, you will be creating automations from scratch. Plan your company structure before importing.

Sequenzy supports company data but does not have Userlist's advanced company-level triggers or in-app messaging. For complex B2B with multiple users per company, Userlist is stronger. For B2B with Stripe billing focus, Sequenzy's native integration may be more valuable.

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