Drip vs EngageBay
Both are in Marketing automation. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- EngageBay's cheapest paid plan is $12.74/mo, against $39/mo for Drip.
- Fees: Drip states none; EngageBay Per user per month, as displayed.
| Drip | EngageBay | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $39/mo | Free plan · from $12.74/mo |
| Free plan | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Up to 2,500 people ($39/mo) | Free ($0); Basic ($12.74/mo); Growth ($55.24/mo); Pro ($101.99/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Per user per month, as displayed |
| Best for | Ecommerce | Small business |
| Key features | Unlimited email sends; Dynamic segments that follow customer behavior; Onsite campaigns; Up to 50 workflows | CRM, email marketing, landing pages, live chat and helpdesk; Autoresponders, broadcasts and sequences; Lead scoring and SMS marketing (Basic); Marketing automation, A/B testing and custom domain (Growth) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-04 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Drip
- 14-day free trial with no card
- All features included at every list size
- Open API access and unlimited sub-accounts
- Starts at $39 a month
Trade-offs
- Priced by list size, so cost rises as the list grows
- Unlimited emails are not available during the trial
- Only email support is listed
EngageBay
- Free plan with 250 contacts
- Completely free migration service
- Rated #1 CRM for small business on Capterra, according to the page
Trade-offs
- Free is limited to 250 contacts
- Marketing automation needs Growth at $55.24 per user a month
- Pro covers 10,000 contacts; more needs a call