Mailmodo vs Privy
Mailmodo and Privy are both popular choices in the email marketing platform space. Privy has been around since 2011, giving it a 9-year head start over Mailmodo (founded 2020). Privy is the more affordable option at $30/mo — that's $19 less than Mailmodo's $49/mo entry point. Mailmodo offers a free plan (Limited sending credits, 1 active journey, 500 active contacts per journey), while Privy does not. Mailmodo stands out with advanced analytics and API access, while Privy offers SMS marketing.
Quick Verdict
Mailmodo wins on integrations, free tier.
Privy wins on price, rating.
Best for most users: Privy (shopify stores).
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.
Privy
Ecommerce email and SMS marketing built for Shopify stores
Privy is an ecommerce-focused email and SMS marketing platform built specifically for Shopify stores, combining conversion popups, email campaigns, and abandoned cart recovery in one tool. With unlimited email sending on all paid plans and a native Shopify integration, it's designed for DTC brands and small online stores that want to grow their list and revenue without the complexity of enterprise marketing platforms.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Mailmodo | Privy |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Starting Price | $49/mo | $30/mo |
| Free Plan | Limited sending credits, 1 active journey, 500 active contacts per journey | No free plan |
| Founded | 2020 | 2011 |
| Email Templates | 100 | 50 |
| Integrations | 40 | 20 |
| Deliverability Rate | 95% | 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 | ✓ | ✕ |
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
Privy: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Deep native Shopify integration with one-click install and automatic product syncing
- +Unlimited email sending on all paid plans — no volume limits that punish growth
- +Excellent popup and conversion tools including spin-to-win, exit intent, and cart savers
- +Combined email + SMS marketing eliminates need for separate communication tools
- +Built specifically for ecommerce with abandoned cart recovery and welcome series automation
Cons
- −Limited to ecommerce use cases — not suitable for B2B, SaaS, or non-store businesses
- −No public API, limiting custom integrations and developer extensibility
- −Pricing scales by contacts, getting expensive at higher subscriber counts
- −Reporting and analytics are basic compared to full-featured email marketing platforms
- −Template selection is limited compared to competitors like Klaviyo or Omnisend
The Verdict
Mailmodo and Privy 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.
| Criterion | Weight | Mailmodo | Privy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $49/mo | $30/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 95% | 95% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 40 | 20 |
| Free Tier | 10% | Yes | No |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose Mailmodo if…
- + You need a free plan to get started
- + You need API access for custom integrations
- + You need advanced analytics
- + You're a marketers seeking higher engagement
Choose Privy if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($30/mo)
- + You need SMS marketing
- + You're a shopify stores
- + You're a ecommerce