Email Marketing & Automation Platforms in AI answers

Data as of Oct 21, 2026Based on 962 AI responsesReviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky

AI summary

MailerLite holds a clear lead, frequently recommended for its intuitive interface, affordable pricing, and generous free tier. When buyers ask for pre-built e-commerce plays or advanced automated recipes, Klaviyo is the usual answer instead.

What’s changing · since July

Since July, Sendinbluerising mentions have broadened across small-business workflows and bulk sending questions. Over the same period, Brevofalling has seen fewer recommendations for simple automation, while GetResponsefalling dropped out of contention for bulk email needs.

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Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5

#	Brand	Recommended for	Mentioned in
1	MailerLite 67% affordable email marketing with clean templates and generous free plans	affordable email marketing with clean templates and generous free plans	67%
2	MailchimpOwned by Intuit 56% beginner-friendly newsletter creation and simple lead onboarding sequences	beginner-friendly newsletter creation and simple lead onboarding sequences	56%
3	Kit 49% creators, bloggers, and developer newsletters needing audience segmentation	creators, bloggers, and developer newsletters needing audience segmentation	49%
3	ActiveCampaign 47% advanced multi-channel marketing automation and complex CRM-driven workflows	advanced multi-channel marketing automation and complex CRM-driven workflows	47%
5	Sendinblue 41% budget-conscious small business automation and multi-channel messaging campaigns	budget-conscious small business automation and multi-channel messaging campaigns	41%
6	Klaviyo 30% e-commerce brands needing revenue-focused automations and pre-built flows	e-commerce brands needing revenue-focused automations and pre-built flows	30%
7	Brevo 26% cost-effective email and SMS automation with generous contact limits	cost-effective email and SMS automation with generous contact limits	26%
7	HubSpot 26% teams wanting unified CRM data with intuitive visual automation builders	teams wanting unified CRM data with intuitive visual automation builders	26%
9	Beehiiv 19% newsletter-first creators focused on audience growth and content monetization	newsletter-first creators focused on audience growth and content monetization	19%
10	Omnisend 15% e-commerce stores seeking ready-made cart abandonment and welcome journeys	e-commerce stores seeking ready-made cart abandonment and welcome journeys	15%
10	GetResponse 14%		14%
12	Constant Contact 12%		12%
12	Sender 11%		11%
14	HubSpot Marketing HubHubSpot product line 9%		9%
14	EmailOctopus 7%		7%
14	Customer.io 7%		7%
17	Moosend 6%		6%
17	Systeme.io 4%		4%
19	Amazon Simple Email ServiceAmazon product line 4%		4%
19	Twilio SendGridOwned by Twilio 3%		3%
19	Campaign Monitor 3%		3%
19	Zapier 3%		3%
23	Resend 2%		2%
23	Buttondown 2%		2%
23	Substack 2%		2%
23	Mailjet 2%		2%
23	Salesforce 2%		2%
23	Flodesk 2%		2%
23	Mailgun 2%		2%
23	Postmark 2%		2%
23	Adobe Marketo EngageAdobe product line 2%		2%
23	Drip 2%		2%
23	Loops · loops.so 2%		2%
23	BigMailer 2%		2%
35	FeedOtter 2%		2%
35	Salesforce Marketing CloudSalesforce product line 2%		2%
35	Zoho Marketing AutomationZoho product line 1%		1%
35	Braze 1%		1%
35	Loops 1%		1%
35	GoHighLevel 1%		1%
35	Shopify 1%		1%
35	Zoho CampaignsZoho product line 1%		1%
35	AWeber 1%		1%
35	6sense 1%		1%
35	Kajabi 1%		1%
35	Demandbase 1%		1%
35	Keap 1%		1%
35	Wix 1%		1%
35	Adobe 1%		1%
35	Shopify Hydrogen 1%		1%
35	WoocommerceOwned by Automattic 1%		1%
52	Sequenzy 1%		1%
52	Squarespace 1%		1%
52	Salesforce CRMSalesforce product line 1%		1%
52	Mailtrap 1%		1%
52	Microsoft Dynamics 365Microsoft product line 1%		1%
52	ClickFunnels 1%		1%
52	SendPulse 1%		1%
52	Benchmark Email 1%		1%
52	Zoho 1%		1%
52	Stripe 1%		1%
52	Salesforce Marketing Cloud EngagementSalesforce product line <1%		<1%
52	EngageBay <1%		<1%
52	Make <1%		<1%
52	BigCommerce <1%		<1%
52	Elastic Email <1%		<1%
52	Leadpages <1%		<1%
52	Pipedrive <1%		<1%
69	ThriveCart <1%		<1%
69	HubSpot CRMHubSpot product line <1%		<1%
69	DailyStory <1%		<1%
69	Landingi <1%		<1%
69	Iterable <1%		<1%
69	WordPress <1%		<1%
69	Kartra <1%		<1%
69	Unbounce <1%		<1%
69	Teachable <1%		<1%
69	Oracle EloquaOracle product line <1%		<1%
69	Retainful <1%		<1%
69	Salesforce Sales CloudSalesforce product line <1%		<1%
69	Adobe Journey OptimizerAdobe product line <1%		<1%
69	TechRadar <1%		<1%
69	GoDaddy <1%		<1%
69	FlipRSS <1%		<1%
69	Instapage <1%		<1%
69	GmailOwned by Alphabet <1%		<1%
69	React Email <1%		<1%
69	ComfortOwned by Choice Hotels <1%		<1%
69	Mailchimp Transactional EmailIntuit product line <1%		<1%
69	Activepieces <1%		<1%
69	Ghost <1%		<1%
69	Outlook <1%		<1%
69	Perspective <1%		<1%
69	Listmonk <1%		<1%
69	MailerSend <1%		<1%
69	Canva <1%		<1%
69	Shopify Messaging <1%		<1%
69	SlackSalesforce product line <1%		<1%
69	Getsitecontrol <1%		<1%
69	Sendy <1%		<1%

Who leads each AI engine

ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search: =1Mailchimp MailerLite
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode: MailerLite

Mentioned in on each engineChatGPT SearchGoogle AI Mode

Widest split: Sendinblue, 49% on ChatGPT Search and 30% on Google AI Mode.

Mentioned in on each AI engine, by brand
Brand	ChatGPT Search	Google AI Mode
MailerLite	59%	73%
Mailchimp	63%	48%
Kit	58%	42%
ActiveCampaign	47%	43%
Sendinblue	49%	30%
Klaviyo	29%	27%
HubSpot	31%	20%
Brevo	19%	28%
Beehiiv	16%	24%
Omnisend	9%	21%

Latest insights

Week of Aug 31–Sep 6 · Since Jul 5

MailerLite Gap between platforms: The platform gap for MailerLite in Email Marketing & Automation Platforms narrowed to 13.5 points, Google AI Mode ahead
Mailchimp Gap between platforms: Mailchimp's Mentioned in is higher on ChatGPT Search than on Google AI Mode in Email Marketing & Automation Platforms: 62.1% vs 49.4%
Mailchimp Slipping: Mailchimp's mention rate decreased to 42.6% in Email Marketing & Automation Platforms, from 48.4% the week before
Kit Gap between platforms: The platform gap for Kit in Email Marketing & Automation Platforms narrowed to 16.5 points, ChatGPT Search ahead
Sendinblue Gap between platforms: Sendinblue's platform gap in Email Marketing & Automation Platforms widened: ChatGPT Search 49.3%, Google AI Mode 30%

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Market map

Mentioned in · since Jul 5

Leading brands by topic

Cross-channel marketing automationFew answersLed byBrevo
Free plan newsletter toolsLed byMailerLite
E-commerce marketing automationLed byKlaviyo
Small-business email marketingLed byMailerLite
Email marketing and landing pagesLed byGetResponse
Creator newsletter managementFew answersLed byBeehiiv
Email marketing platformsLed byActiveCampaign

Questions by topic7

Small-business email marketing
- What email marketing platforms are best for a small business that needs to handle a large number of subscribers but only runs basic campaigns?
- Can you recommend email marketing tools for a small company that has a large database of contacts but keeps their campaigns very basic?
- I run a small business with a huge subscriber list, but I don't need complex automation. What email marketing tools should I look at for simple campaigns?
Free plan newsletter tools
- What are some newsletter creation tools that offer generous free plans for high-volume sending and include basic design tools?
- I need a newsletter platform that lets me send a large volume of emails for free and includes simple design features. What are my best options?
- Which email newsletter services provide a free tier that supports high-volume sending and includes simple design tools?
- My goal is to create and send a beautiful email newsletter. What's the best email marketing platform with a generous free plan?
Cross-channel marketing automation
- I need an automation platform that can connect email, SMS, landing pages, and other apps into unified cross-channel workflows. What are my best options?
- Which platforms support creating cohesive, automated customer journeys that span email, SMS, and landing pages, along with external app connectivity?
- Can you suggest some automation platforms capable of handling cross-channel journeys that include email, SMS, and landing pages, along with third-party app integrations?
E-commerce marketing automation
- Can you recommend email automation tools that integrate well with e-commerce stores for managing marketing campaigns?
- I need an email marketing platform that connects directly to my online store to handle automated campaigns. What are the best options?
- What are some reliable email automation services that sync with e-commerce sites for managing marketing efforts?
Email marketing and landing pages
- I need a platform for digital marketing that lets me manage email campaigns and build landing pages with a drag-and-drop editor. What are my best options?
- I need a solution for my digital marketing efforts that combines email management with a drag-and-drop landing page editor. What are the top choices?
- What are the top software options for someone who needs to run email campaigns and design landing pages with a drag-and-drop interface?
Creator newsletter management
- I am a content creator looking for an email marketing platform that simplifies newsletter management and subscriber growth. What are the best tools for handling my newsletter workflow?
- I create content and need an email tool to help me manage my newsletter and grow my subscriber list. Which platforms are best for streamlining this workflow?
- As a content creator, I need an email marketing tool that makes managing my newsletter and growing my subscriber list easier. Can you recommend some platforms?
Budget email marketing automation
- For a startup with a tight budget, which email marketing solutions provide the most generous free or low-tier plans with automation included?
- I'm launching a new business and need an affordable email automation tool. Which platforms have the best free or inexpensive tiers for startups?
- We need to set up automated email campaigns for our startup without spending much. Which providers offer the most value in their entry-level or free plans?
- What are some affordable email marketing automation tools with small business plans?

As a marketing team with limited technical skills, which platforms offer the most intuitive drag-and-drop journey builders and templates?
best email marketing software for agencies
best email marketing software for small businesses
As a creator selling digital products, which funnel builders and email tools combine checkouts, upsells, and automated fulfillment most cleanly?
Looking for an email marketing platform that's easy to use and has good automation for a beginner.
What is the best marketing automation software?
I need to create a simple marketing automation sequence for new leads. What's the best marketing automation software for a small business?
What is the best email marketing platform?
I need a marketing automation tool that is simple and does not require a certification to use.
What email marketing tool should I use?
What's the best email marketing platform for a developer newsletter with good automation features?
As a small team that wants pre-built plays, which tools provide ready-made automation recipes for common journeys like welcome, win-back, and upsell?
Which bulk email marketing tool should I use?

Sources AI cites99

50% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, reddit.com, emailtooltester.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.

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- The Best Email Marketing Software We've Tested for 2026 | PCMag · 2% (opens in a new tab)
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- Cheap Email Marketing Software: Get Results on a Budget | Bento · 1% (opens in a new tab)
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- MailerLite vs Klaviyo vs Brevo vs Mailchimp: 2026 UK Guide · 1% (opens in a new tab)
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- 7 Best Email Marketing Tools in 2025 - MailerSend · 1% (opens in a new tab)
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- Best Email Marketing Platforms in 2026: Free & Paid Options · 1% (opens in a new tab)
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- Email Marketing Tools: Pricing Comparison (2026) | etropo · 1% (opens in a new tab)
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- 11 Best Email Marketing Software for Agencies in 2026 (and how to choose one) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
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- 11 Best Email Marketing Platforms For Creators & SMBs (2026) · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Kit Review (2026) | Are Its Pricing & Email Features Worth Using? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
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- Best Marketing Automation Software for 2026 | Bloomreach · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Email Marketing Automation Guide: Strategies & Examples · <1% (opens in a new tab)
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