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Emily Austin

Emily Austin specializes in testing email marketing platforms, automation workflows, and SaaS tools. She reviews and stress-tests ESPs to understand how they perform in real scenarios. She's reviewed dozens of platforms and focuses on uncovering what actually works, helping businesses improve results.
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8 Best Mailtrap Alternatives: Testing & Sending (2026)

  • Email Deliverability
  • Aug 31, 2026
  • 34 min read

Mailtrap does one thing well – catching outgoing emails in a sandbox during development. But the best replacement depends on the job: Mailpit is great for a local sandbox, Mailosaur for CI assertions, Postmark for deliverability-focused transactional sending, Sender for transactional + marketing email in one account, and UniOne for budget transactional sending. That said, … Continue reading “8 Best Mailtrap Alternatives: Testing & Sending (2026)”

11 Best Constant Contact Alternatives & Competitors (2026)

  • Email Marketing
  • Aug 25, 2026
  • 47 min read

If you’re contemplating making a switch and need a comprehensive review of better email marketing services than Constant Contact, you’ve come to the right place.

9 GetResponse Alternatives for Every Budget (2026)

  • Email Marketing
  • Jun 04, 2026
  • 19 min read

Let’s look at some of the best alternatives you can pick if you’re not happy with GetResponse anymore.

11 Best Free SMTP Servers (2026): Limits & Deliverability Tested

  • Email Deliverability
  • Sep 04, 2026
  • 32 min read

Free SMTP servers vary more than the word “free” suggests. I tested 11 of them across two SaaS products, and an ecommerce store, and the spread is severe: SMTP2GO gives you 1,000 free emails a month permanently, Postmark gives you 100, Amazon SES gives you 3,000 until month 13, and SendGrid gives you nothing permanent … Continue reading “11 Best Free SMTP Servers (2026): Limits & Deliverability Tested”

Cheap Email Marketing: 14 Platforms Tested (2026)

  • Email Marketing
  • May 05, 2026
  • 38 min read

Who says you need a fat wallet to rock the email marketing game? Let’s spill the tea on the slickest, budget-friendly platforms that pack a punch.

8 Best Postmark Alternatives for Transactional Email (2026)

  • Email Deliverability
  • Aug 31, 2026
  • 31 min read

Postmark starts at $15/month for 10,000 emails, with overage charged at $1.80 per additional 1,000 emails on its Basic plan. It also offers a free Developer tier, but that’s limited to just 100 emails per month. As sending volume grows, teams may start looking elsewhere – especially if they need lower marginal costs, broader messaging … Continue reading “8 Best Postmark Alternatives for Transactional Email (2026)”

20+ Best Lead Generation Software Tools Reviewed for 2026

  • Lead Generation
  • Aug 05, 2026
  • 36 min read

If cost, features and ease-of-use are important to you when choosing lead generation software, take a look at our list where we have sorted the best free and paid tools.

9 Best Mailgun Alternatives for Transactional Email (2026)

  • Email Deliverability
  • Apr 27, 2026
  • 50 min read

Mailgun’s technical setup requirements and limited built-in marketing tools lead many dev and marketing teams to explore alternatives for transactional email provider. This page compares nine Mailgun Alternatives for 2026, covering platforms suited to different use cases–from developer-focused APIs like Amazon SES to all-in-one solutions like Sender and Brevo.  Each option is assessed on deliverability … Continue reading “9 Best Mailgun Alternatives for Transactional Email (2026)”

13 Best Customer Onboarding Software Compared (2025)

  • Digital Marketing Tips
  • Nov 28, 2025
  • 35 min read

Automating the customer onboarding process is a game-changer. It’s not just about cutting down on manual work; it’s also about elevating the customer experience right from the get-go.

17 Best Marketing Automation Tools Reviewed (2026)

  • Marketing Automation
  • Apr 10, 2026
  • 41 min read

Marketing automation software helps you automate your marketing efforts and save you time.

Best Email Marketing for Shopify: 8 Apps Compared (2026)

  • Ecommerce Email Marketing
  • Aug 31, 2026
  • 42 min read

Navigating the world of Shopify email marketing apps can feel like diving into a sea of options, but fear not! We’ve done the heavy lifting, sifting through the choices to present you with a collection of both free and paid options.

10 ActiveCampaign Alternatives That Cost Less (2026)

  • Email Marketing
  • Sep 01, 2026
  • 43 min read

Dissatisfaction with ActiveCampaign’s proposition has led people to look for a robust email marketing automation software that is a viable alternative. 

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