№ 02
Marketing Automation
7 Top AI Email Marketing Automation Tools in 2026
I tested seven AI email marketing platforms across our portfolio companies. Here's where each one earns its keep, and where the AI is mostly window dressing.
152 guides · updated 22 Sept 2026
Research Desk · № MA
Marketing Automation.
Email, lifecycle flows, lead nurturing, and conversion psychology — tested on 30-day real-send campaigns across eight portfolio companies.
LEAD Most recent in Marketing Automation
7 Best Marketing Automation Tools for 2026
Compare 10,000+ marketer reviews of HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Omnisend & more. Find the best marketing automation software for your needs.
In this desk
№ 03
Marketing Automation
Best Email Marketing Tools for eCommerce in 2026
We tested 12 eCommerce email tools to find the best for ROI. See top picks, pricing & features compared.
№ 04
Marketing Automation
Best Omnichannel SMS & Email Marketing Tools in 2026
Compare 12+ omnichannel SMS & email platforms side-by-side. See pricing, features & integrations to find your perfect marketing tool. Start here.
№ 05
Marketing Automation
8 Best Enterprise Email Marketing Platforms for 2026
We've sent 764,000+ emails through these enterprise email and CRM platforms over 14 years, and tested Mailchimp across eight areas. Our take on where each one fits.
№ 06
Marketing Automation
6 Best Klaviyo Alternatives for eCommerce in 2026
Six Klaviyo alternatives for different store needs, from Omnisend for eCommerce to ActiveCampaign for AI-assisted automation, with costs and limitations to consider.
№ 07
Marketing Automation
10 Best CRMs with Marketing Automation in 2026
We've sent 124,000 emails through ActiveCampaign, 640,000 through Brevo, and tested every other CRM in this guide with real customer lists. Here's what actually holds up.
№ 08
Marketing Automation
ActiveCampaign vs Mailchimp (2026): I've Used Both for Years
I've used ActiveCampaign across eight companies and retested Mailchimp in September 2026. ActiveCampaign is stronger for automation, while Mailchimp is easier for simple email.
№ 09
Marketing Automation
Mailchimp Review: I tested it across 8 areas
My Mailchimp review after eight hands-on tests covering its email builder, AI, automation, support, deliverability and pricing.
№ 10
Marketing Automation
10 Best Mailchimp Alternatives in 2026 (Tested & Compared)
I've tested every major Mailchimp alternative since 2014. Here are the 10 I'd actually switch to — and the one case where I'd stay put.
№ 11
Marketing Automation
ActiveCampaign Review: Tested with 8 companies & 124K emails
I've used ActiveCampaign for 14 years across 8 companies and 124,000 emails. It is strongest for automation and AI, with CRM and support caveats.
№ 12
Marketing Automation
Constant Contact Review: I tested it across 8 areas
My Constant Contact review after eight hands-on tests covering its email builder, AI, automation, support, deliverability, pricing and cancellation.