MailerLite vs Klaviyo

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Email Marketing Software and The 11 Best Marketing Automation Software (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.

The short answer

Klaviyo ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Small business owners and marketers choosing email marketing tools (Mailchimp alternatives) / Marketing managers choosing marketing automation platforms (HubSpot vs Marketo vs ActiveCampaign vs Klaviyo). The gold standard for e-commerce, with deep data integration and powerful segmentation for online stores.

At a glance

MailerLiteKlaviyo
Top 11 rank#4 / The 11 Best Email Marketing Software#3 / The 11 Best Marketing Automation Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.78.9
Best forSimplicity and great valueE-commerce & DTC brands
Pricing$ ($9 to $19+/mo)$$ ($60 to $1,955/mo)
HQVilnius, LithuaniaBoston, USA
Founded20102012

MailerLite

The easiest-to-use platform on the list, offering a clean interface and excellent features for its price point.

www.mailerlite.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Email Marketing Software

Klaviyo

The gold standard for e-commerce, with deep data integration and powerful segmentation for online stores.

www.klaviyo.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Marketing Automation Software (2026)

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