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FluentCRM vs SendLayer

FluentCRM wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFluentCRMSendLayer
Our score8.6/10Not rated
Starts at$103/year$5/month
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window–14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs80K+–
Last Black Friday40% off–
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorFluentCRMSendLayer
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose FluentCRM if…

  • WordPress site owners replacing a hosted email tool
  • Agencies managing email for client sites
  • You want to start free
FluentCRM reviewVisit FluentCRM (opens in a new tab)

Choose SendLayer if…

  • WordPress sites sending transactional email
  • Small brands and developers needing an SMTP service
SendLayer reviewVisit SendLayer (opens in a new tab)

Features

FluentCRM

  • Email automation builder
  • Unlimited contacts and campaigns
  • Segmentation with tags and lists
  • Email campaign reports
  • Funnel builder
  • Built-in opt-in forms
  • 45+ free integrations

SendLayer

  • API and SMTP relay
  • Email authentication
  • Bounce and suppression management
  • Open and click tracking
  • Event-based webhooks
  • Blocklist management and anti-spam

Pros and cons

FluentCRM

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Priced by number of sites, with no fees as the contact list grows
  • Contact and campaign data is stored in your own WordPress database
  • Integrates with WooCommerce and common LMS and membership plugins
  • Email delivery depends on an SMTP service such as Amazon SES
  • Runs only inside the WordPress dashboard
  • No lifetime plan is listed on the pricing page

SendLayer

  • Plans start at 5 dollars per month billed annually
  • Includes DKIM, SPF and DMARC setup
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans
  • Offers both API and SMTP relay sending
  • No permanent free plan, only a free trial of up to 200 emails
  • All plans are billed annually
  • Higher volume needs a custom quote

Pricing plans

FluentCRM

  • Solo / BloggerStarts here

    $103/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited contacts
    • Unlimited email campaigns
    • 1 year plugin updates and priority support

  • Small Business

    $199/year

    5 sites

    • Unlimited contacts
    • Unlimited email campaigns
    • 1 year plugin updates and priority support

  • Agency

    $399/year

    50 sites

    • Unlimited contacts
    • Unlimited email campaigns
    • 1 year plugin updates and priority support

SendLayer

  • StarterStarts here

    $5/month

    1 sender domain sites

    • 1,000 emails per month
    • 3 days of log retention
    • Standard support

  • Business

    $15/month

    3 sender domains sites

    • 5,000 emails per month
    • 15 days of log retention
    • Premium support

  • Growth

    $25/month

    5 sender domains sites

    • 10,000 emails per month
    • 30 days of log retention
    • Premium support

FluentCRM vs SendLayer questions

Is FluentCRM better than SendLayer?

On our comparison FluentCRM comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, FluentCRM or SendLayer?

FluentCRM starts at $103/year and SendLayer starts at $5/month.

Can I get FluentCRM or SendLayer cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentCRM was 40% off last year.

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