Brevo vs Keap
Email + SMS + chat platform (formerly Sendinblue) with unlimited contacts on the free tier — billed by emails sent, not list size.
Free (paid from $9/mo)
Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) is a CRM-and-email automation platform built around visual workflow builders and granular contact tagging — powerful for real estate teams ready to invest in setup, but priced beyond casual senders.
$299/mo
Brevo vs Keap: feature comparison
| Feature | Brevo | Keap |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-Drop Builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automation Workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Segmentation & Tagging | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/B Testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Landing Pages / Forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Template Library | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRM Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Tier Available | ✓ | ✗ |
Brevo — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Unlimited contacts on free tier
- ✓Pricing by emails sent, not contacts
- ✓SMS + transactional email included
- ✓Solid automation builder
Cons
- ✗300/day cap on free tier
- ✗UI less polished than Mailchimp
- ✗Not real-estate-specific
Keap — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Visual automation builder handles complex multi-step nurture sequences without code
- ✓Built-in CRM eliminates the need for a separate contact management tool
- ✓Granular contact tagging enables hyper-targeted segmentation and follow-up campaigns
- ✓Proven platform with 20+ years of real-world use under the Infusionsoft name
Cons
- ✗Starts at $299/month with no free tier — most expensive option in this category by a wide margin
- ✗Steep learning curve; interface is routinely rated non-intuitive compared to Mailchimp or Brevo
- ✗Mandatory implementation/onboarding services add significant upfront cost before full access
- ✗Acquired by Thryv Inc. in 2023 — product roadmap and support quality under new ownership are less predictable
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