Zoho Campaigns
by Zoho CampaignsZoho Campaigns suits small businesses and teams that want to manage email alongside SMS or WhatsApp campaigns.
Free plan Free trial From $4 a month AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacLinux+1
Best Email Automation 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Email automation tools organize recurring email tasks through workflows, audience segmentation and message templates. This guide helps buyers compare access, pricing, limits and related channels.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Zoho Campaigns | Zoho Campaigns suits small businesses and teams that want to manage email alongside SMS or WhatsApp campaigns. | 6.6 | $4 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Mailchimp | 6.0 | $13 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 HubSpot Marketing Hub | HubSpot Marketing Hub is freemium marketing automation software for lead generation, campaigns and customer journeys. | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 GetResponse | It suits marketers and ecommerce businesses that want email automation, audience segmentation, landing pages, and sales tools in one platform. | 5.7 | $1,915.58 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 AWeber | It suits small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking tools for email campaigns, automations, landing pages, or ecommerce communications. | 5.4 | $4.99 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Mautic | Mautic suits marketers who need email automation, lead management, and campaign journeys, from freelancers to larger organizations. | 5.4 | €247.50 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Constant Contact | Constant Contact suits people or teams managing email campaigns for lists of up to 500 subscribers. | 5.2 | $12 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 08 EngageBay | EngageBay suits teams looking for browser-based CRM, marketing, and helpdesk tools in one platform. | 5.1 | $11.04 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 MailerLite | MailerLite suits creators and businesses looking for email campaigns, automation, and audience tools, including those who want to start on a free plan. | 5.1 | $12 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Campaign Monitor | 4.7 | $12 a month | Free trial | Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
The finder lists newer releases before older ones, using figures the makers publish. It does not score tools.
02
Mailchimp
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
03
HubSpot Marketing Hub
HubSpot Marketing Hub is freemium marketing automation software for lead generation, campaigns and customer journeys.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.9 Visit
04
GetResponse
It suits marketers and ecommerce businesses that want email automation, audience segmentation, landing pages, and sales tools in one platform.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
05
AWeber
It suits small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking tools for email campaigns, automations, landing pages, or ecommerce communications.
WebAPI Record5.4 Visit
6
Mautic
WebAPISelf-hosted €247.50 a month, billed yearly Record5.4 Visit Mautic suits marketers who need email automation, lead management, and campaign journeys, from freelancers to larger organizations.
7
Constant Contact
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $12 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Constant Contact suits people or teams managing email campaigns for lists of up to 500 subscribers.
8
EngageBay
Web $11.04 a month, billed yearly Record5.1 Visit EngageBay suits teams looking for browser-based CRM, marketing, and helpdesk tools in one platform.
9
MailerLite
iPhone & iPad $12 a month Record5.1 Visit MailerLite suits creators and businesses looking for email campaigns, automation, and audience tools, including those who want to start on a free plan.
12
Braze
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.5 Visit Braze says it serves companies from startups launching engagement programs to scaling businesses and large global enterprises.
13
Ontraport
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $83 a month Record4.5 Visit Ontraport may suit businesses looking to coordinate sales pipelines, customer communications, and marketing automation in a web-based platform.
14
ActiveCampaign
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.4 Visit ActiveCampaign may suit teams coordinating marketing across several messaging and web channels.
15
Klaviyo
Web Free plan Record4.4 Visit Klaviyo suits teams seeking coordinated marketing across multiple messaging channels, with segmentation, automation, and integrations.
16
Iterable
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit Iterable suits enterprise-scale teams that want to coordinate customer messaging and journeys across channels.
17
Moosend
WebAPI — Record4.2 Visit It suits marketers managing email campaigns, segmented audiences, landing pages, and automated journeys.
18
Customer.io
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $100 a month Record4.1 Visit Customer.io suits teams looking for automated email, customer journeys, lead scoring, and lead capture forms across web and mobile platforms.
21
Adobe Marketo Engage
WebAPI — Record3.7 Visit It is positioned for enterprise marketing teams ranging from core email programs to advanced lead- and account-based marketing, with sales alignment needs.
Before you choose
Check free access and price
If you want to begin without paying, check whether a free plan or trial is available. Review the tool's stated starting price for paid access.
Match sending limits to your work
Monthly email limits can affect campaign planning. Compare that limit with the automation workflows offered so the tool fits the volume and process you need.
Review audience and content tools
Audience segmentation can help separate contacts for different messages. Check the email templates and landing page tools when you need to build campaigns around those groups.
Check support for other channels
SMS automation is a separate comparison point from email workflows. Review it if text messages belong in your communication plan.
Confirm where it runs
Check whether the tool runs on web, API, iOS, Android, macOS or a self-hosted setup. Choose a tool that matches the systems and devices you plan to use.
Questions
Is a no-cost plan available for any of these email automation tools?
Some entries provide a free plan; check each tool's listing for details.
Are trial periods available before purchase?
Some listed tools include a free trial; terms differ by entry.
What operating platforms are covered?
Entries cover web, API, iOS, Android, macOS and self-hosted deployments.
Which capabilities are used for comparison?
Fields used for comparison are free-plan availability, starting paid price, monthly email limits, automation workflows, audience segmentation, email templates, SMS automation and landing pages.
Do these tools support SMS automation?
SMS automation is one of the comparison fields. Review the individual tool entry for its listed support.
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