# Campaign Monitor vs ConvertKit (Kit)

| Attribute | Campaign Monitor | ConvertKit (Kit) |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 57.1 (72% (medium)) | 57.9 (57% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Campaign Monitor is a cloud-based email marketing platform that enables businesses to create branded campaigns using drag-and-drop editors, automate customer journeys, and track performance through real-time reporting. It includes AI-powered features for email optimization, A/B testing, and integrations with popular business tools. It is indexed under Email Marketing.","source":"https://www.campaignmonitor.com/pricing/","question":"What is Campaign Monitor?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Campaign Monitor offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Lite, Essentials and Premier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.campaignmonitor.com/pricing/","question":"Is Campaign Monitor free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Campaign Monitor. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.campaignmonitor.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Campaign Monitor support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Campaign Monitor, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.campaignmonitor.com/pricing/","question":"Can Campaign Monitor be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 16 integrations for Campaign Monitor, including Lexer, Gift Up!, Ematic Solutions, GrowSurf, WordPress, Fresh Relevance, Raiser's Edge NXT and Join It, plus 8 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.campaignmonitor.com/pricing/","question":"What does Campaign Monitor integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Campaign Monitor. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Campaign Monitor not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.campaignmonitor.com/pricing/","question":"What security certifications does Campaign Monitor have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Campaign Monitor is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.campaignmonitor.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Campaign Monitor available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Kit enables creators to manage email subscriber lists, create branded landing pages and signup forms, send automated email campaigns with advanced features, and monetize their audience through digital products, paid newsletters, and recurring memberships. It is indexed under Email Marketing.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"What is ConvertKit (Kit)?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ConvertKit (Kit) offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $33 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"Is ConvertKit (Kit) free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to ConvertKit (Kit). That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does ConvertKit (Kit) support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for ConvertKit (Kit), so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"Can ConvertKit (Kit) be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for ConvertKit (Kit), including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Shopify, Fourthwall, Wix, Facebook and RSS. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"What does ConvertKit (Kit) integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for ConvertKit (Kit). Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ConvertKit (Kit) not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://convertkit.com/security","question":"What security certifications does ConvertKit (Kit) have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"ConvertKit (Kit) is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"Where is ConvertKit (Kit) available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Create and send targeted email campaigns using a drag-and-drop builder, configure automated workflows, and segment audiences. Includes A/B testing, real-time analytics, advanced deliverability monitoring, and an integrated website builder. | A creator-focused email platform for building subscriber lists, designing landing pages and signup forms, automating email sequences, and monetizing content through newsletters and digital products. |
| features.capabilities | `{"free_tier":true,"ab_testing":true,"sms_channel":"none","pricing_unit":"volume","segmentation":"behavioural","landing_pages":true,"self_hostable":false,"visual_automation":true,"integration_breadth":"13+ integrations with e-commerce, publishing, non-profit, content, and CRM platf","ecommerce_integration":true,"deliverability_tooling":"advanced"}` | `{"free_tier":true,"ab_testing":true,"dedicated_ip":true,"pricing_unit":"volume","segmentation":"basic","landing_pages":true,"self_hostable":false,"visual_automation":true,"integration_breadth":"Kit MCP for AI integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini), Kit App Store ecosystem","ecommerce_integration":true,"deliverability_tooling":"advanced"}` |
| integrations.count | 250 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Lexer"},{"name":"Gift Up!"},{"name":"Ematic Solutions"},{"name":"GrowSurf"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Fresh Relevance"},{"name":"Raiser's Edge NXT"},{"name":"Join It"},{"name":"Rungopher"},{"name":"Stripo.email"},{"name":"OptinMonster"},{"name":"8Seconds"},{"name":"Movable Ink"},{"name":"Salesforce","native":true},{"name":"Google Analytics","native":true},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"ecommerce"}]` | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Gemini"},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Fourthwall","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Wix","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"advertising","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"RSS","native":true,"category":"publishing","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Zapier","native":false,"category":"automation","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","features":["Multiple users","Two-factor authentication","Segmentation tools","Real-time reporting analytics","Free image gallery","A/B testing","Preference Center"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"contacts":"500","emails_per_month":"500"}},{"free":false,"name":"Lite","features":["Custom coded templates","Drip campaigns","Unlimited signup forms","AI Writer","Automated emails","AI Email Booster","Prebuilt journeys"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"emails_per_month":"2,500"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","features":["Unlimited email sends","Priority support","All core features","Unlimited AI-powered features","Unlimited automated emails","Inbox preview","Campaign Series","Marketing Monitor"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"emails_per_month":"Unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premier","features":["Premier support with phone","Advanced engagement segments","Send time optimization","Email section locking","Advanced link tracking","Template management for teams","Drag-and-drop website builder included","Non-human click filter"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"emails_per_month":"Unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Custom annual contract","Dedicated account manager and customer success partner","Multi-brand and multi-team management","Proactive deliverability monitoring","Quarterly business reviews","Enterprise-grade security with GDPR and SOC2","Custom DPAs","Invoice/PO billing"],"description":"Custom pricing tailored to volume and goals","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier with 500 contacts (30-day trial). Paid plans from Lite onwards with monthly and annual billing options. Enterprise has custom pricing.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.campaignmonitor.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:06:37.120Z","freeTrialDays":30,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free plan, up to 10,000 subscribers","features":["Create landing pages","Unlimited email opt-in forms","Landing page and form templates","Custom domain","Freebie delivery","Audience analytics","Smart Recommendations","Subscriber management","Segmentation","Unsubscribe page builder"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For creators just starting out","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"subscribers":"up to 10,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Creator","summary":"$390/year (saves $78/year vs. monthly billing)","features":["Everything in Free, plus:","Audience research","Engagement analytics","Email templates with customization","Conditional email content","One-click resend for unopened emails","A/B split testing","Remove Kit branding","Email support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":390,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For growing creators","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$66/month (incomplete pricing in source)","features":["Everything in Creator, plus:","Advanced A/B split testing (up to 5 variants)","Real-time email collaboration","Deliverability reporting","Insights dashboard","Custom link tracking domain","Content snippets","Visual automation template library","Visual automation builder","API access","Automated email sequences","RSS-to-email automation","Sales pages and checkout","Paid newsletter with gating (monthly/quarterly/annual)","Recurring subscriptions","Donations and tips","Abandoned cart recovery (Shopify, Fourthwall, Wix)","24/7 priority support","Free platform migrations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":66,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For established creators and teams","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Digital product commission","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":0.6}]}],"summary":"Free plan available. Creator from $390/year annual billing. Pro and higher available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-22T13:46:01.364Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":66,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":66,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Email Marketing)

| Capability | Campaign Monitor | ConvertKit (Kit) |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing unit | Per email volume | Per email volume |
| **Automation** |  |  |
| Visual automation / journey builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/B testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Channels** |  |  |
| SMS channel | None | - |
| Push / mobile channel | - | - |
| **Integration** |  |  |
| Native e-commerce integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integration / marketplace breadth | 13+ integrations with e-commerce, publishing, non-profit, content, and CRM platf | Kit MCP for AI integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini), Kit App Store ecosystem |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Landing pages / forms builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deliverability** |  |  |
| Dedicated IP option | - | ✓ |
| Deliverability / inbox tooling | Advanced | Advanced |
| **Targeting** |  |  |
| Segmentation depth | Behavioural | Basic |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✗ | ✗ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| EU / regional data residency | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:06:59.095Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*
