SendPulse combines bulk email with SMS and chatbots in one platform, priced by list size. Its free plan suits an association starting a small supporter list that may want to add other channels later.
Key features
- Email campaigns: with SMS and chatbots in one account.
- Free plan: up to 15,000 emails a month to 500 subscribers.
- Separate transactional email: such as donation receipts.
- Pricing by contact count.
Pricing
The free plan covers up to 15,000 emails a month to 500 subscribers with SendPulse branding. Paid plans scale with list size, for example roughly €11 to €13 a month for 500 contacts, with transactional email billed separately.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on SendPulse’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Usable free plan for a small list | Bulk vs transactional pricing is confusing |
| Several channels in one platform | Free plan carries SendPulse branding |
SendPulse vs Mailchimp
Mailchimp, also covered on elathar, is simpler for email alone. SendPulse fits if you want SMS or chatbots later without switching.
Who SendPulse is for
Associations starting a small list that want room to add SMS or chatbots later.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you only need email at a simple, predictable price.
How to get started
Start free with your current list and check paid pricing for your size before passing the limit.
FAQ
Is the free plan enough?
For up to 500 subscribers, yes, with SendPulse branding.
Can it send donation receipts?
Yes, through the separate, volume-billed transactional email service.
Disclosure: elathar may earn a commission if you sign up for SendPulse through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
