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Free Attentive alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 5 Attentive alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Klaviyo, Omnisend and Brevo rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Klaviyo logoKlaviyoFree plan + paid$20 a month (email, based on active profiles)NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 454.4
2Omnisend logoOmnisendFree plan + paid$11.20 a month for first 3 months (30% off), StandardNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 550.0
3Brevo logoBrevoFree plan + paid$9 a month for 5,000 emailsNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 549.0
  1. Klaviyo logo

    1. KlaviyoTop pick

    Best for: Ecommerce brands that want automation driven by purchase and browsing data

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Attentive

    Email-first ecommerce marketing with SMS built in, self-serve with a free tier.

    Pros

    • Deep ecommerce data, segmentation and predictive metrics
    • Strong pre-built flows for carts, browsing and win-back
    • Revenue reporting per campaign and flow

    Cons

    • Expensive for large lists
    • Overkill for non-ecommerce businesses
    • Steep learning curve
    Visit Klaviyo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Klaviyo a good Attentive alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 250 profiles and 500 emails/month
    Checked Nov 3, 2026klaviyo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan channels
    Email, SMS, Customer Hub, reporting
    Checked Oct 29, 2026klaviyo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan mobile messaging
    $5 of mobile messages per month
    Checked Nov 3, 2026klaviyo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $20 a month (email, based on active profiles)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026klaviyo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Omnisend logo

    2. Omnisend

    Best for: Online stores that want email and SMS automation at lower cost than Klaviyo

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Attentive

    Email and SMS marketing for online stores in one tool, with automations and simpler, self-serve pricing.

    Pros

    • Ready-made ecommerce flows with email, SMS and push
    • Cheaper than Klaviyo for many stores
    • Free migration and 24/7 support

    Cons

    • Less advanced data and predictive features than Klaviyo
    • Mainly useful for ecommerce
    • Free plan has a low email limit
    Visit Omnisend Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Omnisend a good Attentive alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 500 emails/month, 250 contacts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SMS pricing
    From $0.007 per SMS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Migration
    Free, done in 5 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $11.20 a month for first 3 months (30% off), Standard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $41.30 a month for first 3 months (30% off)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Brevo logo

    3. Brevo

    Best for: Businesses with large contact lists that want email, SMS and a CRM in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Attentive

    Sends SMS and WhatsApp campaigns next to email, with pay-as-you-go SMS credits instead of an enterprise contract.

    Pros

    • Priced by emails sent, not contacts stored
    • Email, SMS, WhatsApp and transactional email together
    • Free plan with daily sending allowance

    Cons

    • Free plan has a daily send limit and branding
    • Editor and templates less polished than some rivals
    • SMS credits cost extra
    Visit Brevo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Brevo a good Attentive alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 300 emails per day
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan terms
    Free forever, no card needed
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter volume
    From 5,000 emails per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Transactional messaging
    Email, SMS and WhatsApp via SMTP and API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9 a month for 5,000 emails
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)