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In our 2026 comparison of Litmus and SendPulse, Litmus comes out ahead overall (weighted score 93% vs 90% for SendPulse). Litmus is rated 4.7/5 from 77 user reviews; SendPulse is rated 4.5/5 from 57 user reviews. Litmus starts at $99/month; SendPulse has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Litmus | SendPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Email Marketing | Email Marketing |
| User rating | 4.7/5 (77 reviews) | 4.5/5 (57 reviews) |
| Starting price | $99/mo | Free plan |
| Listed features | 13 | 13 |
| Integrations | 5 | 5 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web |
| Ease of use | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Customer support | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
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Up to 500 subscribers.
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Full multi-channel automation.
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Litmus wins overall with a weighted score of 93% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Pricing: $99/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 13 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.7/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.7/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (5 Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android +1 more).
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SendPulse is a runner-up with a composite score of 90%.
SendPulse has the most accessible pricing ($6.4/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 13 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (5 Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android +1 more).

Composite scores are within 5 points. Litmus edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction.
Composite scores are within 5 points. Litmus edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction.
Composite scores are within 5 points. Litmus edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Litmus is rated 4.7/5 from 77 user reviews. SendPulse is rated 4.5/5 from 57 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Litmus starts at $99/month. SendPulse has a free plan. SendPulse has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Litmus does not list a free plan or trial; SendPulse offers a free plan.
Litmus supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web; SendPulse supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web.
Litmus has an ease-of-use rating of 4.7/5, SendPulse has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
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Litmus has been an outstanding addition to our workflow. The intuitive interface and fast processing speed make completing daily tasks effortless.
Using Litmus saved our team significant time every week. The features run smoothly without lag or complicated setup steps.
Highly reliable software with great performance. Essential tool for professionals looking for efficiency and clean organization.
Using Litmus saved our team significant time every week. The features run smoothly without lag or complicated setup steps.
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