Braze
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The customer engagement platform that powers relevant interactions across every channel.
How to Replace BrazeOverview
Features
46 features across 17 categories
AI & Analytics(3)
Leverage machine learning to determine optimal send times and content personalization.
AI-driven feature that automatically selects the best performing message variant.
Use machine learning models to predict customer churn, lifetime value, and engagement propensity.
Analytics(5)
Understand campaign contribution to conversions with multi-touch attribution.
Analyze user cohorts over time to understand behavioral patterns and trends.
Track custom user events and behaviors specific to your business model.
View detailed analytics on campaign performance, engagement rates, and ROI.
Track all messages sent to users with detailed delivery and engagement metrics.
Audience Management(1)
Create dynamic audience segments based on user behavior, attributes, and real-time data.
Automation(4)
Visual drag-and-drop interface for building complex, multi-channel journeys.
Design and automate multi-step customer journeys across all touchpoints.
Trigger immediate campaign actions based on real-time user behavior and events.
Send data to external systems via webhooks triggered by user behaviors.
Compliance(2)
Built-in tools for managing user consent and privacy regulations.
Manage opt-outs and suppression lists to maintain compliance and deliverability.
Content Management(6)
Enforce brand guidelines and template standards across all campaigns.
Pull dynamic content from external sources to personalize messages in real-time.
Create reusable content templates and dynamic blocks for consistent messaging.
Visual email builder for creating professional emails without coding.
Pre-designed, responsive email templates for faster campaign creation.
Use Liquid syntax for advanced message personalization and conditional logic.
Data Collection(1)
Build custom forms to capture user data and preferences.
Data Management(4)
Stream user behavior and engagement data to data warehouses and analytics platforms.
Define and capture custom user attributes to power advanced segmentation.
Unify customer data from multiple sources to create a single customer view.
View and manage detailed customer profiles with interaction history.
Developer Tools(2)
Robust REST and GraphQL APIs for custom integrations and data synchronization.
Mobile and web SDKs for implementing Braze functionality in applications.
Email(1)
Ensure high email inbox placement with reputation management and authentication protocols.
Integrations(3)
Sync segmented audiences to advertising platforms for retargeting campaigns.
Pre-built connectors for syncing data with popular marketing and analytics platforms.
Access to vetted third-party extensions and integrations through the Braze Partner Cloud.
Messaging(6)
Display contextual messages, surveys, and content blocks within mobile and web applications.
Create in-app feeds and notification centers for personalized message delivery.
Send coordinated campaigns across email, SMS, push notifications, and in-app messages.
Send rich, targeted push notifications to iOS, Android, and web users.
Create and manage SMS campaigns with compliance tracking and keyword management.
Engage web users with rich, interactive push notifications without requiring an app.
Optimization(2)
Test different campaign variations to identify the most effective messaging and creative.
Control message frequency to prevent user fatigue and maintain engagement.
Personalization(3)
Manage product catalogs and inventory for personalized product recommendations.
Automatically personalize message content based on user attributes and behaviors.
AI-powered product recommendations based on user behavior and preferences.
Platform Tools(1)
Search across all customer data, campaigns, and user profiles within the platform.
User Experience(1)
Allow users to manage their communication preferences and subscription status.
Web(1)
Create and host branded landing pages with conversion tracking.
Pricing
Starter
- ✓Basic customer engagement with email
- ✓SMS
- ✓and push
Growth
Popular- ✓Advanced segmentation
- ✓journey orchestration
- ✓and analytics
Enterprise
- ✓Full platform access with AI features
- ✓connectors
- ✓and dedicated support
Cost Calculator
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a Braze alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 46 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Braze saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 46 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
30 known integrations