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Kit (ConvertKit) vs Klaviyo2026

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Kit (ConvertKit)

Email Marketing

The email marketing platform built for creators — bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and online course sellers.

Pricing:From $25/mo
Free trial:Not available
Verified:Verified listing
VS
Klaviyo logo

Klaviyo

Email Marketing

The e-commerce email and SMS marketing platform used by 150,000+ Shopify and DTC brands.

Pricing:From $20/mo
Free trial:Not available
Verified:Verified listing

Our Verdict

Kit (ConvertKit) is better suited to freelancers and solo operators, while Klaviyo is designed for small to mid-sized businesses. Klaviyo is the more affordable option with a free tier.

Choose Kit (ConvertKit) if…

teams at the freelancers and solo operators stage

Choose Klaviyo if…

teams at the small to mid-sized businesses stage

Side-by-Side Comparison

Green highlight = advantage on that metric.

Pricing

Pricing model

Kit (ConvertKit)

Freemium

Klaviyo

Freemium
Starting price

Kit (ConvertKit)

$25/mo

Klaviyo

$20/mo
Free tier

Kit (ConvertKit)

Klaviyo

Free trial

Kit (ConvertKit)

Klaviyo

Ratings & Reviews

User rating

Kit (ConvertKit)

No reviews yet

Klaviyo

No reviews yet

Features & Capabilities

Best for

Kit (ConvertKit)

freelancers and solo operators

Klaviyo

small to mid-sized businesses
Tracked features

Kit (ConvertKit)

7

Klaviyo

13

Company

Founded

Kit (ConvertKit)

2013

Klaviyo

2012
Verified listing

Kit (ConvertKit)

Klaviyo

Key Differences

Kit (ConvertKit)

$25/mo

Starting price

Klaviyo

$20/mo

Kit (ConvertKit)

freelancers and solo operators

Target audience

Klaviyo

small to mid-sized businesses

Kit (ConvertKit)

7 tracked features

Feature breadth

Klaviyo

13 tracked features

Kit (ConvertKit) logo

Kit (ConvertKit) is best for…

Freelancers and solo operators
Teams that want to start for free

Strengths

  • Built for creators — bloggers podcasters YouTubers
  • Free plan up to 10,000 subscribers
  • Visual automation builder
  • Sell digital products directly via email
Klaviyo logo

Klaviyo is best for…

Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs)
Teams that want to start for free

Strengths

  • Best e-commerce data integration of any email platform
  • Pre-built revenue-generating flows
  • Predictive analytics for LTV and churn
  • Email and SMS in one platform

Pricing Comparison

Kit (ConvertKit) logo

Kit (ConvertKit)

From $25/mo

Free for up to 10,000 subscribers. Creator from $25/month.

Free tierYes
Free trialNo
Open sourceNo
View Kit (ConvertKit) pricing ↗
Klaviyo logo

Klaviyo

From $20/mo

Free for up to 250 contacts. Email from $20/month for 500 contacts.

Free tierYes
Free trialNo
Open sourceNo
View Klaviyo pricing ↗

Pricing information is verified periodically. Visit each vendor's pricing page for current rates and plan details.

Feature Comparison

Only in Kit (ConvertKit)

  • Email Sequences
  • Landing Pages

Both tools

  • Email Marketing
  • Marketing Automation
  • List Segmentation
  • Drip Campaigns
  • API Access

Only in Klaviyo

  • SMS Marketing
  • Email Templates
  • A/B Testing
  • Abandoned Cart Recovery
  • Send Time Optimisation
  • Transactional Email
  • Dashboard & Reporting
  • Push Notifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Kit (ConvertKit) and Klaviyo?
Kit (ConvertKit) is better suited to freelancers and solo operators, while Klaviyo is designed for small to mid-sized businesses. Klaviyo is the more affordable option with a free tier. Choose Kit (ConvertKit) if you need it for teams at the freelancers and solo operators stage. Choose Klaviyo if you need it for teams at the small to mid-sized businesses stage.
Is Kit (ConvertKit) cheaper than Klaviyo?
Klaviyo is cheaper at From $20/mo vs From $25/mo. Note that pricing tiers vary — check each vendor's current pricing page for up-to-date details.
Is Kit (ConvertKit) or Klaviyo better for small businesses?
Kit (ConvertKit) is better suited to freelancers and solo operators, while Klaviyo is designed for small to mid-sized businesses. If you're a small team, start with Kit (ConvertKit) — you can always migrate as you scale.
Can I switch from Kit (ConvertKit) to Klaviyo?
Yes — most teams can migrate from Kit (ConvertKit) to Klaviyo with a data export/import process. Check whether both tools support CSV or API data export before starting. It's advisable to run both tools in parallel for a short period to verify your data migrated correctly.

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