Brevo (Sendinblue) vs Ortto
Brevo (Sendinblue) and Ortto are both popular choices in the all-in-one marketing platform space. Brevo (Sendinblue) starts at $9/mo versus $169/mo for Ortto. Brevo (Sendinblue) offers a free plan (Unlimited contacts, 300 emails/day), while Ortto does not. Brevo (Sendinblue) has the edge with landing pages.
Quick Verdict
Brevo (Sendinblue) wins on price, deliverability, rating, free tier.
Ortto wins on integrations.
Best for most users: Brevo (Sendinblue) (small businesses).
Brevo (Sendinblue)
The most approachable CRM suite
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) stands out with its unique pricing model based on email volume rather than subscriber count. This makes it particularly attractive for businesses with large contact lists but moderate email frequency. It also includes CRM, SMS, and transactional email capabilities.
Ortto
All-in-one CDP, marketing automation, and analytics platform for lifecycle marketing
Ortto (formerly Autopilot) is an all-in-one marketing platform that combines a Customer Data Platform, visual journey-based automation, and built-in analytics into a single solution. Founded by Australian brothers Michael and Chris Sharkey, it features AI-powered content tools, lead scoring, SMS and email campaigns, and pre-built playbooks for common marketing workflows. Best suited for mid-market teams running lifecycle marketing at scale, with plans starting at $509/month for 10,000 contacts.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Brevo (Sendinblue) | Ortto |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Starting Price | $9/mo | $169/mo |
| Free Plan | Unlimited contacts, 300 emails/day | No free plan |
| Founded | 2012 | 2015 |
| Email Templates | 60 | 80 |
| Integrations | 60 | 800 |
| Deliverability Rate | 96.5% | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
Brevo (Sendinblue): Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Unique pricing model based on emails sent, not contacts
- +Free plan allows unlimited contacts
- +Built-in SMS, WhatsApp, and live chat
- +Transactional email support
- +Strong API for developers
Cons
- −Free plan limited to 300 emails per day
- −Fewer email templates than competitors
- −Interface can feel cluttered
- −Automation is less intuitive than specialized tools
- −Some features feel underdeveloped
Ortto: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Unified platform combining Customer Data Platform, marketing automation, and analytics — no need for separate tools
- +Visual journey builder is intuitive with drag-and-drop for building complex multichannel automations
- +Excellent segmentation and lead scoring capabilities based on real-time behavioral data
- +Consistently praised customer support with quick response times across all plan tiers
- +Pre-built playbooks and automation templates significantly reduce setup time for common workflows
Cons
- −High entry price at $509/month with no starter tier — prohibitive for small businesses and solo marketers
- −Transactional emails locked behind the $1,999/month Enterprise plan
- −Business and Enterprise plans require annual commitment with no monthly option
- −Steep learning curve for the CDP and advanced reporting features
- −Pricing scales aggressively as contact lists grow beyond the base 10,000 contacts
The Verdict
Brevo (Sendinblue) and Ortto are closely matched — both score within 0.1 points of each other in our overall rating. Your decision should come down to specific needs rather than overall quality. On deliverability, Brevo (Sendinblue) reports 96.5% compared to 95% for Ortto — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | Brevo (Sendinblue) | Ortto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $9/mo | $169/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 96.5% | 95% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 60 | 800 |
| Free Tier | 10% | Yes | No |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose Brevo (Sendinblue) if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($9/mo)
- + You need a free plan to get started
- + You need built-in landing pages
- + You're a small businesses
Choose Ortto if…
- + You're a mid market saas and e commerce companies running lifecycle marketing at scale
- + You're a marketing teams wanting a unified cdp with automation and analytics in one platform
- + Unified platform combining Customer Data Platform, marketing automation, and analytics — no need for separate tools