The verdict
On the data we hold, Privy comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Privy starts lower, at $24/mo against $149/mo.
- In our Lead capture ranking, Privy places 2 and Distance 9 of 9.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
DI
Distance
- BuilderSingle operator or small team$149/mo
- GrowthGrowing team managing multiple channels$399/mo
- ProHigh-volume business needing scale$799/mo
Privy
- Email and SMSStarts at 30 USD a month, priced by mailable contacts with unlimited email sends; SMS credits are an add-on starting at 0.$30/mo
- Displays onlyPop-ups and displays only, priced on monthly page views; starting at 24 USD a month.$24/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Privy if…
Small online stores on Shopify, BigCommerce or Wix that want pop-ups to grow their list and email and SMS to follow up, without running separate tools.
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