Kit (ConvertKit) vs Mailmodo
Kit (ConvertKit) and Mailmodo are both popular choices in the email marketing platform space. Kit (ConvertKit) has been around since 2013, giving it a 7-year head start over Mailmodo (founded 2020). Kit (ConvertKit) is the more affordable option at $39/mo, which is $60 less than Mailmodo's $99/mo entry point. Both offer free plans to get started. Kit (ConvertKit) stands out with landing pages, while Mailmodo offers a drag-and-drop editor.
Quick Verdict
Kit (ConvertKit) wins on price, deliverability, rating, integrations.
Best for most users: Kit (ConvertKit) (bloggers).
Kit (ConvertKit)
Email marketing built for creators
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) is purpose-built for online creators including bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and course creators. It emphasizes simplicity and deliverability over complex design features, making it ideal for text-based newsletters and automated sequences.
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 | Kit (ConvertKit) | Mailmodo |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting Price | $39/mo | $99/mo |
| Free Plan | 10,000 subscribers | 500 contacts, 2,000 email sending credits, 1 team member, 1 active journey |
| Founded | 2013 | 2020 |
| Email Templates | 50 | 100 |
| Integrations | 90 | 40 |
| Deliverability Rate | 98.2% | 95% |
| Marketing Automation | Yes | Yes |
| A/B Testing | Yes | Yes |
| Landing Pages | Yes | No |
| Segmentation | Yes | Yes |
| Drag & Drop Editor | No | Yes |
| SMS Marketing | No | No |
| Ecommerce Features | Yes | Yes |
| API Access | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Language | No | No |
| Web Push Notifications | No | No |
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Advanced Analytics | Yes | Yes |
Kit (ConvertKit): Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Excellent creator ecosystem with built-in monetization
- + Intuitive visual automation builder
- + Generous free plan up to 10,000 subscribers
- + Strong deliverability rates
- + Creator-focused features like tip jars and paid newsletters
Cons
- − Limited email template design options
- − Gets expensive at higher subscriber counts
- − No native SMS; texting needs the third-party SlickText app
- − Basic reporting compared to competitors
- − No drag-and-drop email editor
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
Kit (ConvertKit) and Mailmodo 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, Kit (ConvertKit) reports 98.2% compared to 95% for Mailmodo — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | Kit (ConvertKit) | Mailmodo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $39/mo Winner | $99/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 98.2% Winner | 95% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.6/5 Winner | 4.5/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 90 Winner | 40 |
| Free Tier | 10% | Yes | Yes |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose Kit (ConvertKit) if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($39/mo)
- + You need built-in landing pages
- + You're a bloggers
- + You're a creators
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