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MailOptin vs PushEngage

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

At a glance

FeatureMailOptinPushEngage
Our score8.5/108.5/10
Starts at$99/year$8/month
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs10K+ (better)8K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorMailOptinPushEngage
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose MailOptin if…

  • WordPress sites building an email list
  • Site owners who want popups and an autoresponder in one plugin
MailOptin reviewVisit MailOptin (opens in a new tab)

Choose PushEngage if…

  • WooCommerce stores recovering abandoned carts
  • Publishers notifying readers of new posts
PushEngage reviewVisit PushEngage (opens in a new tab)

Features

MailOptin

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

PushEngage

  • Cart abandonment recovery
  • WooCommerce automations
  • Push broadcasts and auto-push
  • Subscription popups
  • Drip campaigns and A/B testing
  • Segmentation
  • WhatsApp and chat widget

Pros and cons

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

PushEngage

  • Free plan includes push broadcasts and subscription popups
  • WooCommerce cart and browse abandonment workflows are prebuilt
  • Billing is based on active subscribers, not a flat fee
  • Multichannel chat widget is included at no extra charge
  • A/B testing, drip campaigns, and cart abandonment need a paid plan
  • Safari web push on iOS needs the site added to the Home Screen
  • Plans cover 1 to 3 sites; larger setups are custom quoted

Pricing plans

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

PushEngage

  • Free

    Free

    1 website or app sites

    • Up to 200 subscribers
    • Up to 30 push campaigns
    • Subscription popups

  • BusinessStarts here

    $8/month

    1 website or app sites

    • Unlimited multi-channel campaigns
    • Pay only for active subscribers
    • WooCommerce automation

  • Premium

    $15/month

    2 websites or apps sites

    • Unlimited multi-channel campaigns
    • Pay only for active subscribers
    • A/B testing and drip campaigns

MailOptin vs PushEngage questions

Is MailOptin better than PushEngage?

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

Which is cheaper, MailOptin or PushEngage?

MailOptin starts at $99/year and PushEngage starts at $8/month.

Can I get MailOptin or PushEngage 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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for MailOptin

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