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At a Glance
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Star Rating
(184)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.10 per 1,000 email
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Kit
Kit
Star Rating
(217)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Amazon SES excels in high-volume sending capabilities, scoring 9.0, which is particularly beneficial for businesses needing to send large quantities of emails efficiently. In contrast, Convertkit, while still strong, scored slightly lower at 8.8 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Convertkit offers superior ease of setup and administration, with scores of 9.0 for both categories, making it a more user-friendly option for those who may not be as tech-savvy. Amazon SES, on the other hand, scored 8.0 for ease of setup and 8.6 for ease of administration.
  • G2 users highlight that Convertkit shines in email and mobile preview features, scoring 8.5, which allows for better visualization of campaigns before sending. Amazon SES scored lower at 7.7, indicating a less intuitive preview experience.
  • Users on G2 report that Convertkit's automated email responses feature is rated highly at 8.7, making it easier for users to engage with their audience automatically. Amazon SES, however, scored lower at 7.4, suggesting it may require more manual intervention.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon SES provides robust performance and reliability, scoring 9.1, which is crucial for businesses that rely on consistent email delivery. Convertkit, while still reliable, scored 8.6, indicating a slight edge for Amazon SES in this critical area.
  • Users say that Convertkit's email segmentation capabilities are rated at 8.5, allowing for more targeted marketing efforts, while Amazon SES scored 7.5, suggesting it may not offer the same level of granularity in audience targeting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Email Messages
$0.10
per 1,000 email
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Kit
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Free Trial is available
Kit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
156
8.7
160
Ease of Use
8.4
157
8.7
161
Ease of Setup
8.1
85
9.0
65
Ease of Admin
8.6
78
9.0
57
Quality of Support
7.9
143
8.6
145
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
77
9.0
52
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
152
8.4
156
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.9
68
Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.5
61
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.4
37
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.1
63
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.8
11
Not enough data
5.2
11
Agentic AI - Email Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
7.6
33
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
8.0
30
8.1
121
Not enough data
Administration
6.8
84
Not enough data
6.2
78
Not enough data
7.5
85
Not enough data
7.5
81
Not enough data
7.5
95
Not enough data
8.2
102
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
76
Not enough data
8.0
74
Not enough data
9.1
104
Not enough data
7.7
79
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
75
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.1
101
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
7.4
97
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
9.1
109
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Kit
Kit
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) and Kit share no categories
Unique Categories
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) is categorized as Transactional Email
Kit
Kit is categorized as Email Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.3%
Kit
Kit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
6.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Information Technology and Services
21.7%
Computer Software
17.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Internet
6.9%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
40.0%
Kit
Kit
Marketing and Advertising
25.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.2%
Management Consulting
4.8%
Professional Training & Coaching
3.8%
Writing and Editing
3.4%
Other
55.3%
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Discussions
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)
Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) Discussions
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AB
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2 Comments
SB
A Software Testing Course is not only the one source telling aspiring professionals that there is continuous evolution. One sees that IoT devices are...Read more
How do I send bulk emails through Amazon SES?
2 Comments
JM
you integrate it with a CRM like Mautic and it works really wellRead more
Kit
Kit Discussions
Is ConvertKit better than MailChimp?
4 Comments
Melissa E.
ME
Yes, extremely. There are so many things you can do with Convertkit that you can't with MailChimp. Some highlights: Advanced tagging to really organize your...Read more
What is ConvertKit used for?
2 Comments
Jon L.
JL
Email marketing, landing pages, marketing automations, and recently they added the ability to sell digital products and email subscriptions. The core is...Read more
Does ConvertKit have a free plan?
1 Comment
Djuan S.
DS
No- They have a trial period and then you will be asked to convert to a paid subscription. Read more