Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
EngageBay vs Klaviyo
EngageBay
Higher score in this comparison
Klaviyo
EngageBay vs Klaviyo: the differences
| Compare | EngageBayReviewVisitVisit | KlaviyoReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price at 1,000 contacts | $64.99 | $30Lower |
| Price at 10,000 contacts | $119.99Lower | $150 |
| Free plan limits | 250 contacts, up to 15 users | Up to 250 profiles, 500 emails/month, $5 mobile messages/month, $5 Composer usage/month |
| Integrations | 250 | 350Higher |
| Compliance certifications | GDPR, DPF | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- EngageBay scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Price at 1,000 contacts is lower at Klaviyo: $30 vs $64.99.
- Price at 10,000 contacts is lower at EngageBay: $119.99 vs $150.
- Integrations is higher at Klaviyo: 350 vs 250.
- Support channels: only EngageBay offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Klaviyo offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Klaviyo: 2012 vs 2017.
- Audience: only Klaviyo offers Enterprise.
Our verdict on each
EngageBay
EngageBay suits small businesses and beginners seeking CRM and help-desk tools with a free entry point. Its free plan allows 250 contacts, up to 15 users, giving a clear starting check on contact and user allowances before reviewing paid tiers for your growing team.
Klaviyo
Klaviyo costs more per list than the transactional senders beside it, and the free tier is small. It suits small businesses that want email and social automation in the same place rather than cheap bulk delivery, with the lower contact tier priced at $30.
Score breakdown
| Area | EngageBay | Klaviyo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherEngageBay lists a per-user starting price of $14.99. | 8.5Free plan listed, and $30 and $150 both sit above Mailjet and Postmark on the same measures. |
| Offer | 9.5EngageBay lists CRM and help-desk coverage as CRM and help desk. | 9.7Higher |
| Trust | 8.3EngageBay lists compliance coverage as GDPR and DPF. | 8.7Higher |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | EngageBay | Klaviyo |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
The bill, worked out
A year with 10,000 contacts
EngageBay
$1,439.88
12 × $119.99
Klaviyo
$1,800
12 × $150
EngageBay costs $360.12 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 28, 2026.
Pick EngageBay if, pick Klaviyo if
Pick EngageBay if cost and price at 10,000 contacts matter most.
Pick Klaviyo if trust, price at 1,000 contacts, and integrations matter most.
Also worth a look
Benchmark Email has price at 1,000 contacts at $19, against $64.99 for EngageBay and $30 for Klaviyo.
Benchmark Email reviewHow they place
| Ranking | EngageBay | Klaviyo |
|---|---|---|
| Email marketing software | 2 of 100 | 11 of 100 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | EngageBay | Klaviyo |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Small business, Beginners | Beginners, Small business, EnterpriseCovers more |
| Pricing model | Free plan | Free plan |
| Legal entity | EngageBay Inc. | Klaviyo |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2017 | 2012Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Business tools
| Fact | EngageBay | Klaviyo |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Tool type | Not confirmed | Automation, Social |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | EngageBay | Klaviyo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at 1,000 contacts | $64.99above the median | $30below the median | $31.50 |
| Price at 10,000 contacts | $119.99highest quarter | $150highest quarter | $99 |
| Integrations | 250above the median | 350highest quarter | 150 |
Median across 19 listed software products.
Pros and cons
EngageBay
Pros
- The listed allowances of 250 contacts, up to 15 users give you a clear free entry point to review contacts and users before paying.
- The listed total of 250 integrations helps you judge how EngageBay might sit alongside tools you already use.
- Contact based pricing at $64.99 and $119.99 gives you separate listed points for larger contact needs.
Cons
- The included allowances are capped at 250 contacts, up to 15 users, so a growing list or a larger team may need to look beyond the entry allowances.
- EngageBay at $14.99 is higher than Nutshell at $13, which matters when you compare per-user starting prices.
Klaviyo
Pros
- A free plan is listed, so a small list can be built at no cost
- Email and social sit in the same place, per automation and social
- 350 integrations are listed for connecting the stack
Cons
- The lower contact tier price is $30, above Mailjet's $9
- The larger contact tier price is $150, above Postmark's $15
- The free plan limits keep profiles, monthly emails, mobile messages and Composer usage tight
Who each suits
EngageBay
Who it suits
- Small businesses comparing CRM and help-desk options, with EngageBay listing coverage as CRM and help desk.
- Beginners wanting a free entry point with stated allowances of 250 contacts, up to 15 users and audience focus of small business and beginners.
- Teams that value many connections alongside clear tiers, with 250 integrations and Free, Basic, Growth, Pro.
Who should look elsewhere
- If a lower listed per-user starting price is your main concern, check Nutshell at $13 against EngageBay at $14.99.
- If your contact base already exceeds the free allowances of 250 contacts, up to 15 users, compare Bumpa and Dolisoft before settling on EngageBay.
Klaviyo
Who it suits
- Small businesses already built around email, per beginners, small business and enterprise
- Teams that want email and social handled together, per automation and social
- Beginners who want a free plan to test flows on, per free plan
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who only need transactional delivery, where Postmark lists $15
- Shoppers optimising on unit price, since Mailjet lists $9
- Buyers wanting a free tier that also covers sales and service, the wider free offer HubSpot describes
Questions about each
EngageBay
What is EngageBay's per-user starting price?+
EngageBay lists a per-user starting price of $14.99. That figure describes the entry per-user price and sits alongside separate contact based prices. Check which pricing basis matches the option you are reviewing so you compare matching measures.
What does EngageBay charge at the lower listed contact volume?+
For the lower listed contact volume, EngageBay gives a price of $64.99. This is a contact based price, separate from the per-user starting price of $14.99. Confirm whether you are comparing contact pricing or per-user pricing before deciding.
Klaviyo
Does Klaviyo have a free plan?+
Yes. A free plan is listed, and the pricing model here is free plan. The free plan limits stay modest: a small profile allowance, a monthly email cap, and tight budgets for mobile messages and Composer usage. Enough to test flows, not enough for a list that has grown.
What does Klaviyo cost on a smaller contact list?+
On the smaller contact tier the price is $30. Mailjet lists $9 on the same measure, so Klaviyo sits at the dearer end of this group. Budget that gap before the list keeps growing.