AWeber vs Mailmodo
AWeber and Mailmodo are both popular choices in the email marketing platform space. AWeber has been around since 1998, giving it a 22-year head start over Mailmodo (founded 2020). AWeber is the more affordable option at $15/mo — that's $34 less than Mailmodo's $49/mo entry point. Both offer free plans to get started. AWeber has the edge with landing pages.
Quick Verdict
AWeber wins on price, deliverability, integrations.
Mailmodo wins on rating.
Best for most users: AWeber (small businesses).
AWeber
Powerfully simple email marketing
AWeber is one of the original email marketing platforms, serving small businesses since 1998. It offers the largest template library (600+) and an impressive integration ecosystem. While its automation isn't as advanced as newer competitors, its reliability and excellent affiliate program make it a solid choice.
Mailmodo
Interactive AMP email marketing with in-email forms and surveys
Mailmodo is the pioneering interactive email marketing platform that uses AMP technology to let recipients fill forms, take surveys, book meetings, and make purchases directly inside emails without clicking through to a landing page. With AI-powered template generation and a drag-and-drop editor, it makes interactive email creation accessible to marketers seeking 2-3x higher engagement rates, starting at $49/month.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AWeber | Mailmodo |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting Price | $15/mo | $49/mo |
| Free Plan | 500 subscribers | Limited sending credits, 1 active journey, 500 active contacts per journey |
| Founded | 1998 | 2020 |
| Email Templates | 600 | 100 |
| Integrations | 750 | 40 |
| Deliverability Rate | 97.8% | 95% |
| Marketing Automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/B Testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Landing Pages | ✓ | ✕ |
| Segmentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drag & Drop Editor | ✓ | ✓ |
| SMS Marketing | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ecommerce Features | ✓ | ✓ |
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Language | ✕ | ✕ |
| Web Push Notifications | ✓ | ✕ |
| Live Chat | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
AWeber: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +600+ email templates (largest library)
- +750+ integrations
- +Established and reliable (since 1998)
- +Free plan available
- +Excellent affiliate program (up to 50% recurring)
Cons
- −Interface feels dated compared to newer tools
- −Automation capabilities lag behind competitors
- −Free plan is limited
- −Lite plan restricts automations to 3
- −No SMS marketing
Mailmodo: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Interactive AMP emails allow recipients to fill forms, book meetings, and make purchases directly inside the email without leaving their inbox
- +Drag-and-drop editor with AI-powered template generation makes creating interactive emails accessible to non-technical marketers
- +Proven to increase engagement — interactive emails report 2-3x higher click rates than traditional HTML emails
- +AMP support extended to Apple Mail through innovative workarounds beyond just Gmail and Yahoo
- +21-day free trial gives ample time to test interactive email capabilities before committing
Cons
- −AMP email support is limited to Gmail, Yahoo, Mail.ru, and Apple Mail — Outlook and other clients fall back to HTML
- −Starting at $49/month for just 2,500 contacts makes it expensive compared to traditional email platforms
- −Relatively new platform (founded 2020) with a smaller feature set than established competitors
- −No SMS marketing or multichannel capabilities — email only
- −Learning curve for understanding AMP email limitations and designing for fallback HTML rendering
The Verdict
Mailmodo edges ahead with a 4.5/5 rating compared to AWeber's 4.2/5. The gap comes mainly from support (4.7 vs 4.2) and deliverability (4.3 vs 4). On deliverability, AWeber reports 97.8% compared to 95% for Mailmodo — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | AWeber | Mailmodo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $15/mo | $49/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 97.8% | 95% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 750 | 40 |
| Free Tier | 10% | Yes | Yes |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose AWeber if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($15/mo)
- + You need built-in landing pages
- + You're a small businesses
- + You're a solopreneurs
Choose Mailmodo if…
- + You're a marketers seeking higher engagement
- + You're a ecommerce brands
- + Interactive AMP emails allow recipients to fill forms, book meetings, and make purchases directly inside the email without leaving their inbox