tinyEmailvsSender

tinyEmail vs Sender

E-commerce AI automation vs budget-friendly email + SMS

TL;DR

tinyEmail offers e-commerce AI (tinyAlbert), deep Shopify integration, and $65/month for 15k emails. Sender provides email + SMS with a generous free tier (2,500 subs) and ~$50/month at 10k contacts. Choose tinyEmail for Shopify and e-commerce AI. Choose Sender for budget email + SMS marketing.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Free Tier Generosity
Sender wins

Sender offers 2,500 subscribers free vs tinyEmail's 500 subscribers. However, tinyEmail offers a completely free plan for Shopify stores. For non-Shopify users, Sender's free tier is more generous.

SMS Marketing
Sender wins

Sender includes native SMS marketing. tinyEmail is email-only. For multi-channel marketing with email + SMS from one platform, Sender is more complete.

E-commerce & AI
tinyEmail wins

tinyEmail has deep Shopify integration, AI product recommendations, and tinyAlbert AI assistant. Sender's e-commerce features are basic. For Shopify stores, tinyEmail is significantly better.

Template Library
Sender wins

Sender boasts 1600+ templates vs tinyEmail's 600+. Both have good variety, but Sender has more options for different use cases.

Pricing Value
Sender wins

Sender costs ~$50/month at 10k with SMS included. tinyEmail costs ~$65/month for email only. For pure budget value with multi-channel, Sender wins unless you need Shopify integration.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

tinyEmail
$65/month

Pro plan, 15,000 emails/month, AI features.

Visit tinyEmail
Sender
~$50/month

Standard plan, email + SMS capabilities.

Visit Sender
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

10k subscribers, unlimited sends, Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
tinyEmail
Sender
Sequenzy
Free Tier & Pricing
Free Plan Subscribers
500 subscribers
2,500 subscribers
None
Free Plan Emails
15,000/month
15,000/month
None
Shopify Free Plan
Cost at 10k
~$65/month
~$50/month
$49/month
Marketing Channels
Email Marketing
SMS Marketing
Built-in
Push Notifications
Landing Pages
E-commerce Features
Shopify Integration
Native, deep
Basic
WooCommerce
Product Recommendations
AI-powered
Limited
Abandoned Cart
Built-in flows
Basic
E-commerce Automations
Pre-built
Manual setup
AI Capabilities
AI Assistant
tinyAlbert (dedicated)
AI campaigns
Subject Line AI
Content Generation
tinyAlbert
AI-powered
Smart Recommendations
Product-focused
Behavior-based
Templates & Design
Template Library
600+ templates
1600+ templates
Component library
Design Quality
E-commerce focused
General purpose
Clean
Drag-and-drop Builder
Automation
Workflow Builder
Good
Good
Good
Segmentation
Unlimited (Pro)
Good
Behavior-based
A/B Testing
Behavioral Triggers
E-commerce events
Basic events
Product events

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose tinyEmail if you...
  • Shopify stores (free plan)
  • E-commerce needing AI automation
  • Online retailers with product catalogs
  • Merchants wanting smart recommendations
  • Teams prioritizing e-commerce conversion
Choose Sender if you...
  • Budget-conscious businesses
  • Teams wanting email + SMS together
  • Startups testing marketing channels
  • Businesses with large template needs
  • Organizations wanting generous free tier
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies with Stripe billing
  • Subscription businesses
  • Software companies needing transactional email
  • Teams wanting unified marketing + transactional

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

Built for SaaS, Not E-commerce or SMB

tinyEmail is for e-commerce. Sender is for budget marketing. Sequenzy is built for SaaS with native Stripe integration, subscription events, and MRR-aware automation that neither offers.

Subscription Event Triggers

Neither tinyEmail nor Sender knows about trials, plan changes, or payment failures. Sequenzy triggers emails based on Stripe events for effective lifecycle marketing.

Transactional + Marketing Unified

At $49/month for 10k subscribers, Sequenzy combines transactional and marketing email. Both tinyEmail and Sender focus on marketing only.

Overview

tinyEmail and Sender both offer value-focused email marketing but with different strengths. tinyEmail specializes in e-commerce with AI tools. Sender emphasizes affordability with email + SMS and a generous free tier.

Free Tier Comparison

Sender offers 2,500 subscribers and 15,000 emails free. tinyEmail offers 500 subscribers with 15,000 emails, but Shopify stores get a completely free plan. For non-Shopify users, Sender's free tier is more generous.

SMS Capability

Sender includes native SMS marketing from one platform. tinyEmail is email-only. For businesses wanting email + SMS together, Sender is the more complete solution.

E-commerce & AI

tinyEmail excels at e-commerce with Shopify integration, AI product recommendations, and tinyAlbert AI assistant. Sender has basic e-commerce integrations but nothing as sophisticated.

Template Libraries

Sender boasts 1600+ templates vs tinyEmail's 600+. Both have good variety for most use cases. Sender's larger library offers more options for different industries.

Pricing Value

Sender costs ~$50/month at 10k subscribers with SMS included. tinyEmail costs ~$65/month for email only. For pure budget value, Sender wins - unless you specifically need Shopify integration and e-commerce AI.

When tinyEmail Wins

If you run a Shopify store, tinyEmail's free Shopify plan and deep integration with AI product recommendations make it the clear choice. The e-commerce automation features are significantly better than Sender's.

When Sender Wins

If you need email + SMS on a budget without Shopify dependency, Sender offers more value. The generous free tier, lower paid pricing, and SMS inclusion make it compelling for general marketing.

For SaaS Companies

Neither platform is built for SaaS. tinyEmail focuses on e-commerce, Sender on budget multi-channel. SaaS companies should consider Sequenzy for Stripe integration and subscription-aware automation.

Making the Choice

Choose tinyEmail for Shopify stores and e-commerce needing AI automation. Choose Sender for budget-friendly email + SMS marketing. For SaaS, consider Sequenzy.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends. Sender offers 2,500 subscribers free for any business. tinyEmail offers a completely free plan for Shopify stores with 500 subscribers and 15k emails. For Shopify, tinyEmail wins. For everyone else, Sender's free tier is more generous.

No. tinyEmail is email-only. Sender includes native SMS marketing in its platform. For email + SMS from one dashboard, choose Sender.

tinyEmail. It has deep Shopify integration, AI product recommendations, abandoned cart flows, and tinyAlbert AI. Sender's e-commerce is basic.

No. Sender does not have AI content generation or recommendations. tinyEmail has tinyAlbert, a dedicated AI for e-commerce email.

Sender at ~$50/month for 10k subscribers with SMS included. tinyEmail costs ~$65/month for email only. Sender offers better raw value unless you specifically need Shopify integration.

Sender with 1600+ templates vs tinyEmail's 600+. Both have good variety, but Sender has a larger library.

Sender integrates with Shopify and WooCommerce for basic e-commerce automation. However, tinyEmail's e-commerce features are significantly more advanced with AI recommendations.

tinyEmail works with WooCommerce and general e-commerce, but its strength is Shopify integration. Non-Shopify stores may find Sender's value proposition more compelling.

tinyEmail has more sophisticated e-commerce automation with AI triggers and product recommendations. Sender has good general automation but nothing as specialized.

Export subscribers from Sender. Import into tinyEmail and connect your e-commerce platform. Note that SMS capabilities and some templates will not transfer. E-commerce automation will improve.

Neither is built for SaaS. tinyEmail focuses on e-commerce, Sender on budget multi-channel. SaaS companies should consider Sequenzy for Stripe integration and subscription automation.

Not sure which to pick?

If you're a SaaS founder who needs Stripe integration and unified email, try Sequenzy free. No credit card required.

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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