Zoho Campaigns Vs SendPulse - Which one’s for you?
Hey there, if you’re deep in research to find the best email marketing platform for your brand, you’ve come to the right place. To make this easier for you, below table has a detailed overview of Zoho Campaigns vs SendPulse, to help you choose the right platform. If you want to talk to an expert to help you decide, feel free to book a demo.
How Zoho Campaigns compares with SendPulse
Here’s a summary and non-biased comparison between Zoho Campaigns and SendPulse on the basis of email marketing features
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Email editing and creation | Provides a HTML and plain text editor. It has drag and drop, responsive features | Provides a HTML text editor which has drag and drop as well as a custom editor It allows to send coded AMP mails. |
Automation | Automation is divided into autoresponders and workflows. It has 7 different types of pre-defined auto responders making it easy to create. Workflows consists of numerous triggers including API? webhook/integrations, actions and conditions | Automation with basic triggers conditions and actions and they have webhook in actions and triggers |
Integration | 65 integrations | 65 integrations |
Transactional emails | No. but can done by automations. Also trasactional mails are supported by their in-house transactional email service- zepto mail | Yes, available in all plans |
Ease of Access | Good UI/Ux design and the campaign builder is pretty easy to underastand and use. | Easy handling, and no prior education required to create campaigns |
Customer Support | Telephonic support,Email Support, Chat Support, Video Tutorials, Knowledge base. | Telephonic support, Email Support, Chat Support, Video Tutorials, Knowledge base |
Interactive emails | No. | Allows you to send interactive AMP mails through uploading code |
Other marketing features | Has the following tools on marketing: - Websites builder for landing pages. - Online stores on websites. - RSS Campaigns - SMS marketing - Social media campaigns | No other features |
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Here’s how Mailmodo compares to both SendPulse & Zoho Campaigns
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Trial Period | 21 days on all plans | 14-day trial | 14-day trial |
Customer support | Includes video tutorials, knowledge base, ticketing system, live chat, email support, personalied kick off call and onboarding manager too | Telephonic support,Email Support, Chat Support, Video Tutorials, Knowledge base | Telephonic support,Email Support, Chat Support, Video Tutorials, Knowledge base |
Account activation | Generally email verification is done. 2-factor authentication can be configured manually | Email verification | Email verification |
Onboarding form | Onboarding form requires:
| Onboarding from requires:
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Product education |
| Stepwise instructions(basic and advanced) are provided to send out the first email | Stepwise instructions(basic and advanced) are provided to send out the first email |
Product theme | Light theme | Light theme | Light theme |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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In-product templates | 67 and growing templates | 144 and growing templates | 144 and growing templates |
Has a template inspiration gallery | Yes, free inspiration gallery | Yes, which only gives a preview to the templates | Yes, which only gives a preview to the templates |
Inspirational Templates count | 200+ templates | 144 templates | 144 templates |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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AMP email creation | Support AMP email creation with no code WYSIWYG editor. Doesn't require coding knowledge | No | No |
Whitelisting support | Provides dedicated whitelisting support | No | No |
Automatic HTML fallback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customize HTML fallback | Allows customization for manual inputs | Yes | Yes |
Sending AMP emails | Yes | No | No |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Template editor | Can create from scratch or select template from library | Can create from scratch or select from pre-designed templates | Can create from scratch or select from pre-designed templates |
Drag and Drop | Selection (single click) based template editor, can only stack new layout and elements at the selected position. To move elements up and down, there is a up and down button | Elements can be dragged and dropped any where within the email | Elements can be dragged and dropped any where within the email |
Email Dimensions | 3 Width options(600px, 700px, 800px) are provided(that resemble industry standards). Rich text emails can be sent with full width email | Width can be modified between 600 px - 800 px | Width can be modified between 600 px - 800 px |
Pre-made layouts | 12 variations of layouts to select from | 10 variations of layouts to select from | 10 variations of layouts to select from |
Pre-made blocks/modules |
| No | No |
Ability to save & reuse blocks | Can save any layout block | No | No |
Design Options | Common options like pading, email body and email bg color options are provided | Common options like email bg color options are provided. Some notable options are Email border size and color, and option to enable RTL layout mode -Use this mode for languages written from right-to-left (Arabic and Hebrew). | Common options like email bg color options are provided. Some notable options are Email border size and color, and option to enable RTL layout mode -Use this mode for languages written from right-to-left (Arabic and Hebrew). |
Supported Email Fonts | Total 46 fonts
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If non-standard font is used | Prompts are provided for Web Safe fonts while editing. In case, non-email safe font is use, then Mailmodo replaces it with a fallback font for clients where the fonts are not supported | It gives a prompt message - The font type that you have selected is a non-standard font and may not render properly in all email clients. In such cases, we will show your content in a similar web-safe font | It gives a prompt message - The font type that you have selected is a non-standard font and may not render properly in all email clients. In such cases, we will show your content in a similar web-safe font |
Template preview | HTML and AMP are displayed together with toggle between desktop and mobile screens | HTML and text are displayed together with toggle between desktop and mobile screens | HTML and text are displayed together with toggle between desktop and mobile screens |
Template testing | HTML and AMP versions are different, supports unlimited testing | Only HTML, Text or HTML and plain text. Supports unlimited testing | Only HTML, Text or HTML and plain text. Supports unlimited testing |
Adding custom HTML code | No | Yes | Yes |
Rich text editor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Interactive AMP widgets | 16 AMP elements | AMP Emails not supported | AMP Emails not supported |
Carousel/Image Carousel | Yes | No | No |
Accordion | No | No | No |
Basic Event invitation | Yes,with forms | Yes, through Eventbrite | Yes, through Eventbrite |
Add to calendar | Yes | No | No |
Calendly | Yes | No | No |
Zoom Webinar | Yes | No | No |
Shopify Card Abandoment | Yes | Yes,through Shopify integration | Yes,through Shopify integration |
Shopify Product Recommendation | Yes | Yes,through Shopify integration | Yes,through Shopify integration |
Poll | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Live Price Ticker | Yes | No | No |
Star Rating | Yes | No | No |
NPS Rating | Yes | No | No |
Thumbs up or down | Yes | No | No |
Emoji Rating | Yes | No | No |
Chip selection | Yes | No | No |
Spin the Wheel | Yes | No | No |
Quiz | Yes | No | No |
Gokwik | Yes | No | No |
Form | Yes | Yes, signup form available | Yes, signup form available |
Star Rating | Yes | No | No |
Thumbs up or down | Yes | No | No |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Thumbs up or down | Structured for case specific | No | No |
Star Rating | Yes | No | No |
Form Submission capture | Automatic collection and storage of form submission data. Export options available | Zoho campaigns doesn't have interactive email forms but has subscription forms | Zoho campaigns doesn't have interactive email forms but has subscription forms |
Conditional forms | Yes | No | No |
Step wise forms | Yes | No | No |
Hidden field | No | No | No |
Form fields | 15 field options | 17 field types | 17 field types |
Dropdown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Checkbox | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Emoji | Yes | No | No |
Thumbs up or down | Structured for case specific | No | No |
Text | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multiline | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Link | Structured for case specific | No | No |
Date picker | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Time picker | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Phone number | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Single chip | Yes | No | No |
Multichip | Yes | No | No |
Star Rating | Yes | No | No |
Nps Rating | Yes | No | No |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Dynamic segments | Yes | ||
Static segments | Yes | No | No |
Segment on basis of campaign activity | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pre-built segments | based on engagement | Yes | Yes |
Contact-level campaign data | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Add contacts via | Manually, CSV, API, Apps, CRM, etc. | Manually, import from database, sync contacts, through signup forms | Manually, import from database, sync contacts, through signup forms |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Triggered | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bulk | Yes | Yes | Yes |
AB testing subject line | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sending Schedule | Supports email sending by send now, schedule later and fragmented scheduling | Send now,Send later- date and time specified by sender, send in batches, based on recipient's time zone, based on optimal open time | Send now,Send later- date and time specified by sender, send in batches, based on recipient's time zone, based on optimal open time |
Fragmented/Batch Scheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Send time optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Opens | Yes | Yes ,also last time for activity is stored | Yes ,also last time for activity is stored |
Clicks | Yes | Yes, also last time for activity is stored | Yes, also last time for activity is stored |
CTOR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Submissions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bounces | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Blocked | Yes | No | No |
Unsubscribe | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Spam complaints | Yes | No | No |
Forwards | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Device usage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Email clients | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Link click tracking | Yes | Yes, aka Click performance | Yes, aka Click performance |
Click heatmap | Yes | No | No |
Custom analytics dashboard | No, upcoming | No, integration with google analytics | No, integration with google analytics |
Graphical rep | No | No | No |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Journey Advancement | Basic email handling and webhooks available | basic email handling, webhooks. SMS and CRM activities | basic email handling, webhooks. SMS and CRM activities |
Drag & drop journey builder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Trigger options | 12 trigger options and 5 Categories of start point
| 12 trigger options
| 12 trigger options
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Rules/Conditions | 9 Rules
| 3 rules
| 3 rules
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Actions | 6 Actions Send campaign, Webhook, Add contact to a list, Remove contact from a list, Update contact property, Exit journey | 3 types of Action
| 3 types of Action
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Limitations | Only one trigger point, also post webhook you cannot proceed further with journey. There is only API entry point and no webhook trigger | Difficulty in handling nodes, requires manual moving | Difficulty in handling nodes, requires manual moving |
Web/App/External event triggers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CRM triggers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pre-made email flows | No | Yes. Total 10 inspirations
| Yes. Total 10 inspirations
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Email flows Inspiration | Yes, have a dedicated industry wise research to send engaging drips. | No | No |
Feature | Mailmodo | zoho-campaigns | sendpulse |
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Dynamic data | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Spam testing | No | No | No |
Integrations | 21 integrations More details. | 65 integrations More details. | 65 integrations More details. |
Drag and drop | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Transactional emails | Yes | No, but can done by automations. Also trasactional mails are supported by their in-house transactional email service- zepto mail | No, but can done by automations. Also trasactional mails are supported by their in-house transactional email service- zepto mail |
Content optimization | No | No | No |
REST API | Has basic email marketing properties, and Campaign and automation level details Refer this page to understand in detail. |
Mailmodo is your one-stop email marketing need
Mailmodo can help you with any email marketing use-case you have. It’s a complete email marketing platform.
Visual Journey Builder
Build a user journey to send automated emails triggered by events, webhooks, integrations, CRMs, etc.
Easy Integrations
Integrate with CRMs and marketing tools like HubSpot, Zapier, Google Sheets, Calendly, Zoom
Transactional emails
Send bulk transactional AMP emails using API & webhook triggers based on user behaviors.
Contact List Management
Segment users based on attributes or past campaign activities like Open, Click & Form Submissions
Complete Email Analytics
Analyze all your data- Delivered, Opens, Clicks, Subject line A/B tests, etc. for both AMP & HTML emails
High Deliverability
Get high deliverability & opens with well managed & dedicated IPs and advice from our deliverability team
Do more with emails - bring in the interactive email experience
Mailmodo helps you use AMP emails without any developer or designers help.
No redirects
Get amazing inbox placement with concierge support
Unique email experience
Get amazing inbox placement with concierge support
Higher conversions
Get amazing inbox placement with concierge support
Many folks have migrated from Mailmchimp to Mailmodo and seen amazing results
“We saw a massive 250% increase in responses to our NPS survey emails. Our users loved the email as it enabled them to share their thoughts with us without even getting redirected once.”
“We moved from Mailchimp to Mailmodo because of interactive emails and direct checkouts. Our campaigns saw a visible increase in numbers.”
“With Mailmodo’s fragmented batch scheduling, controlling the size of each batch of recipients was possible and open rates shot up from 12% to 38%”
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Frequently asked questions
Zoho Campaign offers a free trial for 14 days where you can access all the features and send up to 6,000 emails to 2,000 contacts. However, if you find the trial plan too brief and are looking to get your skin in the email marketing game, you can consider taking advantage of Mailmodo’s free trial plan.
If you’re not able to build complex workflows with Zoho Campaigns, you’re not alone. A lot of customers have complained about its limited automation capabilities. If you’re looking for an automation solution which offers you pre-made workflows, custom triggers, and endless integrations, consider using Mailmodo.
Zoho Campaigns has a poor deliverability rate, which causes your users’ emails to land in spam. Want to achieve better email deliverability? You can rely on Mailmodo's dedicated servers, warmed up domain, and suppression management strategies.
SendPulse has a free plan for upto 500 contacts, however it has several restrictions on analytics and automation features you can access. If you want to avail unlimited email templates, advanced reporting and automation features, we suggest considering SendPulse alternatives like Mailmodo. Mailmodo has affordable pricing plans, which you can check out here.
Drip has a low number of integrations and limited reporting features. If you’re looking for a full-stack email marketing solution to measure campaign metrics such as open rates, click rates, submissions, and bounces using a visual reporting dashboard and get access to A/B testing and exporting analytics data, consider using Drip alternatives like Mailmodo.
Getting the automation feature to work well in SendPulse requires practice because it's a complex platform. If you’re looking for an intuitive and user-friendly email automation platform, use Mailmodo.