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Loops alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Loops: email only, no SMS or push, and less advanced segmentation and reporting. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Loops, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Customer.io currently ranks first.

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The best Loops alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Customer.io logo

Best Loops alternative for most people

Customer.io

More channels and deeper event-based journeys for larger product teams.

listmonk logo

Best Loops alternative for a free option

listmonk

Self-hosted and free if you're happy to run it yourself.

Mailjet logo

Best Loops alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Mailjet

Marketing and transactional sending from a long-established provider.

listmonk logo

Best Loops alternative for open source

listmonk

Self-hosted and free if you're happy to run it yourself.

listmonk logo

Best Loops alternative for self-hosting

listmonk

Self-hosted and free if you're happy to run it yourself.

Kit logo

Best Loops alternative for iPhone and Android

Kit

A creator-oriented alternative with a larger free plan.

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Best Loops alternative for working in the browser

Bento

Similar developer-friendly approach with flat pricing.

Loops alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Loops?

Customer.io ranks first right now. More channels and deeper event-based journeys for larger product teams. Bento and Mailjet follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Loops?

Yes. Mailjet (free plan + paid), Kit (free plan + paid) and listmonk (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Loops?

Yes: listmonk. listmonk can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Loops?

The complaints we hear most: email only, no SMS or push; less advanced segmentation and reporting; younger platform with a smaller ecosystem.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Loops, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.