day3 vs. EmailOctopus
An EmailOctopus alternative that doesn't count your subscribers.
EmailOctopus is a friendly, affordable email tool that still prices by the number of subscribers on your list.
| day3 | EmailOctopus | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | By emails sent each month | By number of subscribers |
| Subscriber limits | Unlimited on every plan | Tiered by subscriber count |
| Product scope | Product updates & newsletters, on purpose narrow | General email marketing & newsletters |
| Best for | SaaS product updates | Budget-conscious general senders |
| Starting price | $1/mo for 1,000 emails | Free tier, then priced by subscribers |
Comparison reflects each product's pricing model and scope, not specific prices — those change, so always check the latest on EmailOctopus's own site.
The core difference
day3 removes that variable: unlimited subscribers, billed only by sends. When your list grows faster than you send, that wins.
Why teams move to day3
List size doesn't touch the bill
A growing audience never pushes you into a higher tier.
Focused on product updates
day3 is shaped for changelogs and 'what's new' emails from software teams.
AI assist when it helps
Draft and refine emails with Claude — included on every paid plan.
When EmailOctopus is the better choice
Stay with EmailOctopus if you have a small, stable list and want a generalist tool. Send-based pricing mainly pays off for large or fast-growing lists mailed occasionally.
Questions
- How does day3's pricing compare to EmailOctopus?
- EmailOctopus prices by subscriber count; day3 by sends. Which is cheaper depends on list size versus sending frequency — day3 favors larger lists mailed occasionally.