Popup Maker vs Post SMTP

Popup Maker wins 4 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeaturePopup MakerPost SMTP
Our score8.7/10 (better)8.5/10
Starts at$59.40/year (better)$59.99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs600K+ (better)300K+
Last Black Friday–25% off
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorWppopupmakerPostmansmtp
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Popup Maker if…

  • WordPress sites collecting email sign-ups
  • Sites that need conditional popups
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose Post SMTP if…

  • WordPress sites where contact form and order emails must arrive
  • Site owners who want email logs and failure alerts

Features

Popup Maker

  • Unlimited popups
  • Event-based triggers
  • Conditional logic
  • Unlimited theming
  • Advanced analytics
  • Ecommerce and LMS integration

Post SMTP

  • Email logging
  • Failure alerts
  • Many SMTP providers
  • Backup SMTP
  • Open email tracking
  • Email health report

Pros and cons

Popup Maker

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Unlimited popups and impressions
  • Event-based triggers and conditional logic
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Revenue attribution and ecommerce integration need the Pro+ plan
  • Trustpilot rating based on a single review

Post SMTP

  • Free version on WordPress.org includes email logging
  • Instant failure notifications
  • Gmail and Microsoft 365 setup without manual SMTP settings
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Bulk resend and advanced delivery need the Professional plan
  • MS Teams notifications and the mobile app features need the Business plan
  • Support level depends on the plan

Pricing plans

Popup Maker

  • ProStarts here

    $59.40/year

    5 sites

    • Advanced analytics
    • Professional CTA management
    • FluentCRM integration
  • Pro+

    $149.40/year

    5 sites

    • Complete revenue attribution
    • Ecommerce integration
    • LMS integration

Post SMTP

  • BasicStarts here

    $59.99/year

    • All Pro mailers
    • Gmail one-click setup
    • Standard support
  • Professional

    $79.99/year

    • Advanced email delivery
    • Resend failed emails in bulk
    • Priority support
  • Business

    $99.99/year

    • Microsoft one-click setup
    • MS Teams notifications
    • Expert live assistance

Popup Maker vs Post SMTP questions

Is Popup Maker better than Post SMTP?

On our comparison Popup Maker comes out ahead on 4 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Popup Maker or Post SMTP?

Popup Maker starts at $59.40/year and Post SMTP starts at $59.99/year.

Can I get Popup Maker or Post SMTP cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Post SMTP was 25% off last year.

Both products

Popup Maker allows you to create, customize, and manage popups to increase conversions and grow email lists on your WordPress site.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $59.40/year
Category
Email marketing

Post SMTP

8.5/10

Post SMTP provides advanced email delivery solutions to ensure your emails are delivered effectively from your WordPress site.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $59.99/year
Category
Email marketing

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