Drip vs Sendlane
Both are in Marketing automation. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Drip's cheapest paid plan is $39/mo, against $100/mo for Sendlane.
- Fees: Drip states none; Sendlane Unlimited profiles; $2.00 CPM overage, Annual contracts only.
| Drip | Sendlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $39/mo | from $100/mo |
| Free plan | Not stated by the vendor | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Up to 2,500 people ($39/mo) | 50,000 emails a month ($100/mo); Enterprise support tiers () |
| Fees | Not stated | Unlimited profiles; $2.00 CPM overage; Annual contracts only |
| Best for | Ecommerce | Not stated |
| Key features | Unlimited email sends; Dynamic segments that follow customer behavior; Onsite campaigns; Up to 50 workflows | Email and SMS automation; Unlimited contacts and profiles; Sending from a Tier 1 ESP; Proactive deliverability monitoring |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-03 |
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
Sendlane
- Pay for sends, not profiles
- 24/7/365 chat support on every plan
- SMS from $0.009 per credit, carrier fees included
Trade-offs
- Entry price is $100 a month for 50,000 emails
- CPM overage is $2.00 per thousand emails
- Dedicated support services are for annual contracts only
- The page says Sendlane has been acquired by Privy