Privy

privy.com
Email Marketing
Weekend Project

The Fastest Way To Grow Sales With Email & SMS

How to Replace Privy

Overview

Privy is an email and SMS marketing platform designed specifically for ecommerce businesses. It combines powerful email, SMS, and list growth tools with personalized expert strategy to help businesses grow faster. The platform powers every step of the customer journey from first visit to loyal customer.

Features

37 features across 9 categories

Analytics & Reporting(4)

A/B TestingPremium

Test different email and campaign variations to optimize performance

Campaign Performance Tracking

Track revenue across campaigns and automated flows

Intuitive Reporting

Easy-to-understand reports showing what's working and what isn't

Real-Time Reporting

See exactly how each email or SMS performs including opens, clicks, and revenue

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

Automation(7)

Email Automation Flows

Build revenue-driving email flows with pre-built templates

Flow Builder with TemplatesPremium

Advanced flow builder with pre-built templates for automation

Send Time Optimization

Optimize send times based on insights to reach shoppers when it matters most

SMS Automation Flows

Build revenue-driving SMS flows with pre-built templates

Visual Automation Builder

Map personalized customer journeys from welcome to win-back

Welcome Flows

Pre-built welcome automation flows for new subscribers

Win-Back Flows

Pre-built win-back automation flows to re-engage inactive customers

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Core Features(2)

Email Campaigns

Send unlimited emails to mailable contacts with no sending limits

SMS Campaigns

Send SMS messages with monthly credits that rollover to next billing period

Also in: Justinmind, Hugging Face, Smartsheet

Email Features(3)

Drag-and-Drop Email Editor

Intuitive visual editor for creating revenue-generating emails in minutes

Ecommerce-Focused Templates

Pre-built email templates designed for ecommerce businesses

Product Integration

Quickly pull in products and discount codes into campaigns

Integrations(1)

Third-Party Integrations

Integrations with third-party platforms for expanded functionality

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

List Growth(9)

Cart SaversPremium

Pop-ups to recover abandoned carts and prevent lost sales

Cross-Sell Pop-upsPremium

Pop-ups to recommend related products and increase average order value

Embedded FormsPremium

Embed signup forms on website to collect contacts

Exit-Intent Offers

Pre-built templates for exit-intent pop-ups to capture leaving visitors

Landing PagesPremium

Create landing pages to capture contacts

Multi-Step FlowsPremium

Create multi-step pop-up sequences for advanced customer engagement

Pop-up Builder

Flexible pop-ups with advanced design and targeting capabilities

Quiz Templates

Interactive quiz templates to engage visitors and grow list

Spin-to-WinPremium

Gamified pop-up template for increased engagement and list growth

SMS Features(2)

Dedicated Toll-Free NumberPremium

Dedicated toll-free number for SMS campaigns

Short CodePremium

Optional short code for SMS campaigns at $500/month

Support(6)

Customer Success ManagerPremium

Dedicated customer success manager for account support

Dedicated Copywriting & StrategistPremium

Access to dedicated copywriting and strategy experts

Expert CoachingPremium

Personalized expert coaching and strategy without premium agency fees

Free Migration AssistancePremium

Dedicated migration and launch support

Live Chat Support

Live chat support channel included in platform

Migration Support

Free migration assistance from other platforms

Also in: Obsidian, 1Password, Bitwarden

Targeting & Segmentation(3)

Advanced Targeting

Granular targeting to craft the right message for every step of customer journey

Ecommerce Integration SegmentationPremium

Segmentation powered by ecommerce and third-party integrations

List Segmentation

Segment your list for precision targeting and personalized messaging

Pricing

Standard

$30/month
  • Email campaigns with unlimited sends
  • SMS campaigns with monthly credits
  • Pop-up design and targeting
  • Email & live chat support
  • Email and SMS automations
  • Advanced targeting and segmentation
  • 3rd-party integrations
  • Advanced reporting
  • 250 free SMS credits included

Plus

Starting at $199/month
  • Flow builder with templates
  • Segmentation powered by ecommerce and third-party integrations
  • Dedicated toll-free number
  • Migration & launch support
  • Dedicated copywriting & strategist
  • Pop-ups & Displays

Displays

Starting at $24/month
  • Extensive template library
  • Landing pages
  • Embedded forms
  • A/B testing
  • Spin-to-Win
  • Cart savers and cross-sell pop-ups
  • Multi-Step and Quizzes
  • Exit intent pop-ups

Free Trial

Free
  • 15-day free trial
  • No credit card required

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Privy

Monthly$24/mo
Yearly$288/yr
5-Year Total$1.4k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $48
SaaS
$288
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $144
SaaS
$864
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $240
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 37 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Privy alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 37 features.

Buy Privy

Better Value
Monthly cost$240/mo
3-year total$8,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Privy saves ~$28,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 37 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations