MailerLite Email Automation vs SmartSendr
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 11, 2026 for MailerLite Email Automation, Feb 19, 2026 for SmartSendr.
The short answer
- Only MailerLite Email Automation lists a free plan.
- MailerLite Email Automation lists 15 features SmartSendr’s listing doesn’t mention, including A/B testing, AI generation, Analytics.
Head to head
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- United States
- Netherlands
- Germany
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 2 user seats
- · 2,500 monthly emails
- · 24/7 Email & chat support (for 14 days)
- · Free for up to 250 subscribers
Comfort
- · 24/7 Email support
- · 3 users
- · 5,000 monthly emails
- · For up to 500 subscribers
Power
- · 24/7 Live chat & email support
- · For up to 500 subscribers
- · Unlimited monthly emails
- · Unlimited users
Freemium
- · Automated email sequences trigger
- · Credit based with 200 free credits.
- · Pay only for what you use, no monthly fe
- · Target customers by LTV, frequency & beh
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMailerLite gives e-commerce brands the tools to turn subscribers into customers. Its intuitive UI and powerful automation features make it easy to create, send, and optimize emails that drive sales. Connect MailerLite to Shopify and start growing your store with powerful email tools.
SmartSendr makes marketing automation simple. Merchants can connect their Shopify store in minutes, capture key events like abandoned checkouts or new orders, and instantly send personalized messages via email and SMS. SmartSendr is lightweight, easy to set up, and focused on essentials - segments, templates, and clear delivery logs.
- Sync and store your Shopify customers and newsletter subscribers in MailerLite.
- Import products directly from your Shopify store to your MailerLite account.
- Send your customers automated messages and abandoned cart emails.
- Track revenue and see how your emails directly affect sales.
- Automated emails & SMS triggered by key customer events
- Simple segments & templates to personalize messages in minutes.
- Clear delivery logs & insights to track sends, opens, clicks, and replies.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  MailerLite Email Automation |  SmartSendr |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 9 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Animals & Pet Supplies | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Netherlands, Germany | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | MailerLite Email Automation | SmartSendr |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 2.4 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 26 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | MailerLite Email Automation | SmartSendr |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | MailerLite Email Automation | SmartSendr |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #228 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 3, 2022 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | MailerLite | SmartSendr |
FAQ
MailerLite Email Automation and SmartSendr: common questions
- Is MailerLite Email Automation or SmartSendr cheaper?
- Only MailerLite Email Automation lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- MailerLite Email Automation lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as A/B testing, AI generation, Analytics, APIs and webhooks. SmartSendr lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Back-in-stock emails, Checkout emails, Custom campaigns, Discounts. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 11, 2026 for MailerLite Email Automation, Feb 19, 2026 for SmartSendr; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 11, 2026 for MailerLite Email Automation, Feb 19, 2026 for SmartSendr. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.