The verdict
On the data we hold, SMTP2GO comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only SMTP2GO has a free plan to start on.
- SMTP2GO starts lower, at $8.33/mo against $249/mo.
- Only SMTP2GO has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our Marketing automation ranking, SMTP2GO places 9 and Keap 1 of 13.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
Keap
- KeapStarting price with 2 users included; extra users $39 per month. Price grows with number of contacts.$299/mo
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SMTP2GO
- Startersmall business sending up to 10k emails$10/mo
- Professionalgrowing teams needing dedicated IPs$75/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Keap if…
Small service businesses, coaches, consultants and agencies that want CRM, email and text marketing automation, appointments, invoicing and payments in one system instead of juggling separate apps.
Other options worth a look
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From €1,250/mo yearly - GITool·Client acquisitionCombines AI-powered email marketing with landing pages, webinars, and ecommerce tools to automate customer journeys and nurture leads.
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From $15.58/mo yearlyFree plan