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The better Shopify Email alternative

Unlimited emails, transparent pricing, and a community that wants to see your business thrive. Make the switch from Shopify Email to Bento today.

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Why Switch from Shopify Email to Bento

PRICING

Transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no email limits. Pay only for identified visitors, not every email you send.

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Per-user pricing

Simple, transparent pricing with all features included from day one.

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Unlimited emails

Send as many emails as you want without worrying about overage charges.

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No surprises

Simple, predictable billing that scales with your business.

FEATURES

All features included

Get access to our entire feature set from day one. No upgrade tiers or feature gating.

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No feature limits

Access all of Bento's powerful features from day one.

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Advanced automation

Create sophisticated customer journeys with our visual automation builder.

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Real analytics

Get accurate reporting without inflated metrics.

MIGRATION

White-glove migration

Our team handles your entire migration process, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime.

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Full data transfer

Our expert team will handle your entire Shopify Email migration.

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24-48 hour setup

Most migrations are completed within 1-2 days.

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Dedicated support

Get 1-on-1 help throughout the entire migration process.

White-glove migration

Switching from Shopify Email is easy

Import your contacts, recreate templates, and start sending in under a day. Our team handles your entire Shopify Email migration.

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Typical switch window

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Migration support

Zero

Forced add-ons

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Migration coverage

Bring your whole sending setup with you.

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Feature Comparison

Bento vs Shopify Email

A side-by-side look at core features and plan limits. We aim for accuracy, but let us know if you spot anything off.

16 advantages
Features Bento has that Shopify Email does not
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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 behavior.
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 behavior.
Survey Forms
Capture information about your visitors and subscribers with dynamic forms.
Ad Tracking
Track ad performance and conversions.
A/B Testing
Test different 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.

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FAQ

Questions about switching from Shopify Email

Answers to the implementation, pricing, and switching questions teams usually ask before moving their sending stack.

In many cases, yes. Send us your current invoice and plan details, and we'll confirm what we can match. We do not match lifetime or AppSumo-style deals.
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