The better EmailOctopus alternative for marketers
Unlimited emails, transparent pricing, and a community that wants to see your business thrive. Make the switch from EmailOctopus to Bento today.
Why switch from EmailOctopus to Bento?
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees, no email limits. Pay only for identified visitors, not every email you send.
All features included
Get access to our entire feature set from day one. No upgrade tiers or feature gating.
White-glove migration
Our team handles your entire migration process, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime.
Migrate quickly
Customers have migrated large EmailOctopus accounts in days with our white-glove migration team.
Training for your team
With Open Office hours, an active Discord, and the ability to schedule strategy calls you'll feel supported.
Save money
Schedule a call with our team to talk about how moving to Bento can save you thousands per year.
No feature gating
You'll get access to all of Bento's powerful features, including our enterprise tooling, for one price.
First month is on us
Once your account is approved, you can start using Bento right away without paying a dime.
No silly limits
Send unlimited emails, add all your users, and stop worrying about micro-managing your billing.
Migrate quickly
Customers have migrated large EmailOctopus accounts in days with our white-glove migration team.
Training for your team
With Open Office hours, an active Discord, and the ability to schedule strategy calls you'll feel supported.
Save money
Schedule a call with our team to talk about how moving to Bento can save you thousands per year.
No feature gating
You'll get access to all of Bento's powerful features, including our enterprise tooling, for one price.
First month is on us
Once your account is approved, you can start using Bento right away without paying a dime.
No silly limits
Send unlimited emails, add all your users, and stop worrying about micro-managing your billing.
Migrate quickly
Customers have migrated large EmailOctopus accounts in days with our white-glove migration team.
Training for your team
With Open Office hours, an active Discord, and the ability to schedule strategy calls you'll feel supported.
Save money
Schedule a call with our team to talk about how moving to Bento can save you thousands per year.
No feature gating
You'll get access to all of Bento's powerful features, including our enterprise tooling, for one price.
First month is on us
Once your account is approved, you can start using Bento right away without paying a dime.
No silly limits
Send unlimited emails, add all your users, and stop worrying about micro-managing your billing.
MIGRATION
Switch with confidence
White-glove migration
Our expert team will handle your entire EmailOctopus migration, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime.
24-48 hour setup
Most migrations from competitors are completed within 1-2 days, getting you up and running fast.
Cost savings guarantee
We guarantee you'll save money switching to Bento, or we'll match your current pricing for the first year.
FEATURES
Everything you need, and more
No feature limits
Access all of Bento's powerful features from day one. No upgrade tiers or hidden paywalls.
Advanced automation
Create sophisticated customer journeys with our visual automation builder and advanced triggers.
Real analytics
Get accurate reporting without inflated metrics. We filter out bots and provide true performance data.
SUPPORT
A community that cares
Discord community
Join 1000+ marketers sharing strategies, getting help, and growing their businesses together.
Open office hours
Get direct access to our team and fellow users in regular live Q&A sessions.
Personal onboarding
Schedule 1-on-1 calls with our team to optimize your setup and strategy.
Tired of your current email provider?
No hassle. No surprises. Just better email.
Feature comparison
Here's how Bento compares to EmailOctopus. We aim for accuracy, but if you notice any discrepancies, please let us know via support or Discord.
| Features |  |  EmailOctopus |
|---|---|---|
Anonymous Event Tracking Track the journey before someone signs up. | ||
Identified Event Tracking Track the journey after someone signs up. | ||
Broadcasts Send targeted emails to many people at once. | ||
Sequences Send a series of emails based on behaviour. | ||
Automations Automate the process of sending email, SMS, and live chats. | ||
Live Chat Chat with your subscribers in real-time. | ||
Inboxes Let customers reply to your broadcasts and reply to them in one place. | ||
Drag and Drop Editor Design beautiful emails with a drag and drop editor. | ||
Plain Text Editor Write emails that look personal and from you. | ||
Batched + Paused Sending Send email slowly over time and pause real-time sends. | ||
Free Email Validation Ensure you're only emailing people with valid emails. | ||
Spam Email Validation Easily counter spammers from list bombing your account. | ||
RSS, JSON, and API Support (in Emails) Load dynamic content from external sources and APIs. | ||
Email Layouts Save your email designs and reuse them. | ||
Tags Use tags to differentiate your subscribers. | ||
Custom Fields Add custom fields to your subscribers. | ||
Segments Segment your subscribers based on their behaviour. | ||
Survey Forms Capture information about your visitors and subscribers with dynamic forms. | ||
Ad Tracking Track ad performance and conversions. | ||
A/B Testing Test difference customer journeys tailored to each subscriber. | ||
Commerce Tracking Track your sales, orders, and revenue. | ||
Subscriber Export/Import Bring data in and out of the platform. | ||
Bulk Operations Run large data changes on your subscriber data. | ||
Discord Community Join other marketers and get fresh ideas as they happen. | ||
Open Office Hours Join regular office hours to get your questions answered. |
Frequently asked questions
When comparing Bento with EmailOctopus, people typically ask these questions before making the switch
- I am on a grandfathered plan. Can you match it?
- Yes, we can match your plan with a competitor but it depends a tiny bit as we want to ensure we're profitable with every deal we do (i.e we don't match AppSumo deals). Just send us an invoice so we can confirm that we can do it.
- Can I bring all my data to Bento?
- It depends on how you've set things up but generally yes. During migration we can help you port all your setup over to Bento but may have to do it in a more 'Bento-way' as every platform is different.
- Can I try before I buy?
- Yes, we can try your plan for free for a month. If you don't like what you see, just 1-click close your account.
- How long does a migration take?
- 90% of migrations are done within a day. The remaining 10% depends on the complexity of your automations, mostly.
- Do you offer startup or charity plans?
- We do offer charity discounts and we offer discounts to bootstrapped startups.
- Do you charge based on emails?
- Nope! Just identified visitors (unique count of visitors with emails). We try not to micro-manage your pricing.
- Are there any hidden fees?
- Nope! You pay for identified visitors and that's it.
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