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Email & SMS

Klaviyo vs Privy

An editor-assessed head-to-head for Email & SMS tools.

4.6
Rating
4.2
Free–scales with list
Pricing
Free–paid tiers
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Commission
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  • Best-in-class flow builder
  • Predictive analytics
  • Deep Shopify data sync
  • SMS built in
Pros
  • Popups & banners
  • Exit-intent
  • Basic email automation
  • Spin-to-win
  • Price scales with list size
  • Overkill for tiny stores
Cons
  • Email deliverability is basic
  • Not a full ESP replacement

Klaviyo

Klaviyo is the email/SMS standard for DTC. Its flow builder and segmentation are unmatched, and predictive analytics (churn, lifetime value) help you act before customers leave.

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Privy

Privy started in popups and added email, so it is great for capture and simple automation but not a Klaviyo replacement for sophisticated flows.

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Both tools are editors' picks in Email & SMS. Your best fit depends on shipping regions, budget and catalog needs \u2014 compare the pros and cons above.