ConvertKit vs Drip

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Email Marketing Software. Last verified June 4, 2026.

The short answer

ConvertKit ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #9) for Small business owners and marketers choosing email marketing tools (Mailchimp alternatives). The best platform for creators, offering powerful segmentation and tools to sell digital products with ease.

At a glance

ConvertKitDrip
Top 11 rank#2 / The 11 Best Email Marketing Software#9 / The 11 Best Email Marketing Software
Score (out of 9.4)97.7
Best forCreators & digital productsAdvanced e-commerce automation
Pricing$$ ($9 to $2,166+/mo)$$$ ($39 to $1,999+/mo)
HQBoise, USAMinneapolis, USA
Founded20132013

ConvertKit

The best platform for creators, offering powerful segmentation and tools to sell digital products with ease.

convertkit.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Email Marketing Software

Drip

A powerful, e-commerce-first platform for brands needing highly sophisticated automation and personalization.

www.drip.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Email Marketing Software

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