Brevo Alternative for SaaS: Stripe & Chargebee Lifecycle Automation

WhautoMail is the smarter choice for SaaS companies. Connect your Stripe or Chargebee account for automated lifecycle emails - onboarding sequences, renewal reminders, and winback campaigns that drive growth.

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WhautoMail vs Brevo: Feature Comparison

See how WhautoMail stacks up against Brevo for SaaS email marketing needs

Feature WhautoMail Brevo
Cost per 1,000 emails SMTP cost + $1 (platform fee) $1.80-$3.60+ (depending on volume tier)
Native Stripe & Chargebee Integration Pre-built webhooks for automated lifecycle emails Requires custom API development
Vendor Lock-in None - use your own SMTP Complete lock-in
Deliverability Rate 99%+ (AWS SES) / 95-98% (Mailgun) 85-95%
SaaS Lifecycle Automation Stripe/Chargebee webhooks, onboarding sequences, winback campaigns Basic automation
API Access Full REST API REST API
Real-time Analytics Yes - opens, clicks, conversions, revenue attribution Basic reporting
Free Tier $1 (for first 5K emails) + SMTP costs $9 (Starter) / $18 (Business) for 5K emails
Support Dedicated SaaS support Email support only (higher tiers)
Email Delivery Provider

WhautoMail

AWS SES or Mailgun (your choice)

Brevo

Brevo's infrastructure only

Cost per 1,000 emails

WhautoMail

SMTP cost + $1 (platform fee)

Brevo

$1.80-$3.60+ (depending on volume tier)

Native Stripe & Chargebee Integration

WhautoMail

Pre-built webhooks for automated lifecycle emails

Brevo

Requires custom API development

Vendor Lock-in

WhautoMail

None - use your own SMTP

Brevo

Complete lock-in

Deliverability Rate

WhautoMail

99%+ (AWS SES) / 95-98% (Mailgun)

Brevo

85-95%

SaaS Lifecycle Automation

WhautoMail

Stripe/Chargebee webhooks, onboarding sequences, winback campaigns

Brevo

Basic automation

API Access

WhautoMail

Full REST API

Brevo

REST API

Real-time Analytics

WhautoMail

Yes - opens, clicks, conversions, revenue attribution

Brevo

Basic reporting

Free Tier

WhautoMail

Yes - $1 for first 5,000 emails

Brevo

300 emails/day

Support

WhautoMail

Dedicated SaaS support

Brevo

Email support only (higher tiers)

Massive Cost Savings with Your Preferred SMTP Provider

Brevo charges premium prices for email delivery. WhautoMail lets you use AWS SES or Mailgun for dramatically lower costs while adding our $1/1,000 email platform fee for advanced SaaS automation.

Brevo Business Plan

$3.60
per 1,000 emails

$18/month minimum for 5K emails - scales based on volume tiers.

WhautoMail + AWS SES

$1.10
per 1,000 emails

$0.10 (AWS SES) + $1 (WhautoMail platform fee) = 73% savings vs Brevo.

WhautoMail + Mailgun

$1.80
per 1,000 emails

$0.80 (Mailgun) + $1 (WhautoMail platform fee) = 50% savings vs Brevo.

Why Startups Choose WhautoMail

🚀 Start Small, Scale Big

Begin with just $1 for 5,000 emails, then pay only for what you send as you grow.

💪 Full Control

Use your own AWS SES or Mailgun account - no vendor lock-in, full flexibility.

âš¡ Quick Setup

Get started in 10 minutes, not hours. Connect your SMTP and you're ready to send.

Choose Your SMTP Provider - We Support Both

WhautoMail works with industry-leading SMTP providers. Connect your existing AWS SES or Mailgun account, or let us help you set up a new one.

AWS SES AWS SES Integration

Best for cost-conscious SaaS companies

  • $0.10 per 1,000 emails (first 62,000 free/month)
  • 99%+ deliverability rate
  • Enterprise-grade infrastructure
  • Perfect for high-volume sending
  • Pay only for what you send

Mailgun Mailgun Integration

Best for ease of setup and management

  • $0.80 per 1,000 emails (volume discounts available)
  • 95-98% deliverability rate
  • User-friendly dashboard and analytics
  • Excellent customer support
  • Free tier available for testing

WhautoMail Platform Fee:

$1 for first 5,000 emails

Perfect for startups and early-stage SaaS businesses getting started

$1 per additional 1,000 emails

This covers our advanced SaaS automation, real-time analytics, API access, and dedicated support.

Built for SaaS Founders by SaaS Founders

We experienced Brevo's pricing complexity and limitations firsthand. That's why we built WhautoMail with native Stripe and Chargebee integration for automated SaaS lifecycle emails.

Stripe & Chargebee Integration

Automatically trigger emails based on subscription events - signups, renewals, cancellations, and upgrades.

Onboarding Sequences

Welcome new users with perfectly-timed email sequences that boost activation and reduce churn.

Winback Campaigns

Re-engage inactive users with automated campaigns that bring customers back to your platform.

No Vendor Lock-in

Use your own AWS SES or Mailgun account. Switch providers anytime without rebuilding your email infrastructure.

Real-time Analytics

Track open rates, clicks, conversions, and revenue attribution from your email campaigns.

Developer-Friendly

Full API access, webhooks, and custom integrations for seamless connection to your tech stack.

Why SaaS Companies Switch from Brevo to WhautoMail

Real reasons SaaS founders choose WhautoMail for Stripe/Chargebee-powered lifecycle automation

🔄 Native Stripe & Chargebee Lifecycle Automation

Brevo requires complex API workarounds for SaaS lifecycle emails. WhautoMail connects directly to your Stripe or Chargebee account with native webhooks - automatically sending onboarding sequences, renewal reminders, upgrade prompts, and churn prevention emails based on real subscription events.

📈 SaaS Growth Automation

Built specifically for subscription businesses with automated workflows for trial-to-paid conversions, upgrade campaigns, reactivation sequences, and customer success emails. Every email is triggered by real customer behavior in your billing system.

💰 Startup-Friendly Pricing with Enterprise Features

Start with $1 for your first 5,000 emails, then pay only for what you send. Get enterprise-grade SaaS automation features without enterprise pricing. Perfect for bootstrapped SaaS companies scaling their email operations.

âš¡ Zero Technical Setup

Brevo requires developers for complex integrations. WhautoMail connects to your Stripe/Chargebee account in minutes with our pre-built webhooks. Focus on growing your SaaS business, not technical integrations.

🎯 Revenue Attribution & Analytics

Track which lifecycle emails drive upgrades, renewals, and expansions. See the real revenue impact of your email automation on your SaaS metrics and customer lifetime value.

Ready to Automate Your SaaS Lifecycle Emails?

Join hundreds of SaaS companies that switched from Brevo to WhautoMail for Stripe/Chargebee-powered automation, flexible pricing, and better deliverability. Start your free trial today.

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