EmailKit vs MailOptin

EmailKit wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEmailKitMailOptin
Our score8.1/108.5/10 (better)
Starts at$31/year (better)$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs70K+ (better)10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorWpmetMailOptin
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose EmailKit if…

  • WooCommerce stores customizing order emails
  • Site owners who want branded emails without code
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose MailOptin if…

  • WordPress sites building an email list
  • Site owners who want popups and an autoresponder in one plugin

Features

EmailKit

  • Email template builder
  • WooCommerce email templates
  • Dynamic shortcodes
  • Send test emails
  • Saved templates

MailOptin

  • Lead generation
  • Email automation
  • Exit intent
  • Targeted campaigns
  • A/B testing
  • Built-in analytics

Pros and cons

EmailKit

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Templates for 11+ WooCommerce emails
  • 14-day refund window on paid plans
  • Saving templates needs a paid plan
  • Lifetime Personal plan costs $80, versus $31 per year

MailOptin

  • Free version available on WordPress.org with 10,000+ active installations
  • Lifetime Pro option at 999 with no annual renewals
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
  • Built-in A/B testing and analytics for opt-in forms
  • Only 3 verified G2 reviews, so little review data to compare
  • Works with WordPress only, not WordPress.com plans without custom plugin support
  • Paid plans start at 99 per year for one site

Pricing plans

EmailKit

  • PersonalStarts here

    $31/year

    1 site sites

    • 1 year support and updates
    • 15+ templates
    • 23+ elements
  • Professional

    $52/year

    5 sites sites

    • 1 year support and updates
    • 15+ templates
    • 23+ elements
  • Agency

    $97/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year support and updates
    • 15+ templates
    • 23+ elements

MailOptin

  • StandardStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site sites

    • Lead generation
  • Pro

    $289/year

    3 sites sites

    • Lead generation
    • Email automation
    • Newsletters
  • Agency

    $499/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Lead generation
    • Email automation
    • Newsletters

EmailKit vs MailOptin questions

Is EmailKit better than MailOptin?

On our comparison EmailKit comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, EmailKit or MailOptin?

EmailKit starts at $31/year and MailOptin starts at $99/year.

Can I get EmailKit or MailOptin cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

MailOptin

8.5/10

Convert website visitors into subscribers and WordPress users, send one-off newsletters, and create automated, event-triggered follow-up emails.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $99/year
Category
Email marketing

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