I’m looking for the best Mailmunch alternative for lead gen + popup campaigns.
I’m looking for a tool that:
Doesn’t scale price absurdly with traffic
Has advanced targeting and gamification
Integrates smoothly with Shopify (our main platform)
Is ad-free or lets me remove branding
Won’t slow down site speed
Anyone here moved on from Mailmunch and found something better? Would love your experience.
Yeah, I had a similar issue. I tested Popupsmart after hitting those Mailmunch walls. Here’s why I stuck with it:
Predictable pricing: Popupsmart Pricing is based on pageviews, not subscribers. Huge win.
No plugin needed: Loads super fast since you just add a lightweight embed script (only 97KB).
Full targeting suite: You can trigger popups based on device, scroll, inactivity, geo, etc.
No branding even on free tier: Popupsmart Free Plan Details
It also has a great Shopify app, and setup takes like 5 minutes.
+1 for Popupsmart! I switched from Mailmunch last year. My favorite thing: Teaser popups — they’re less intrusive but still effective.
Also, Mailmunch didn’t offer a good cookie consent popup. With Popupsmart, I created a GDPR-compliant cookie popup in 3 minutes. 
From a UX standpoint, Popupsmart is much more polished than Mailmunch. The UI is super clean, mobile-only editing is possible (great for interstitial compliance), and smart triggers use AI.
Mailmunch felt cluttered and restricted unless you kept upgrading. Popupsmart’s Smart Mode is great for saving time.
Encharge is worth a look if you’re prioritizing email journeys + automation. But if popups are your main concern, Popupsmart wins.
Mailmunch was too email-focused and missed depth on behavioral targeting. Popupsmart’s ability to:
Segment traffic
Trigger popups at precise moments
…makes it ideal if your lead gen is popup-first.
If you’re still comparing:
Popupsmart vs. OptiMonk vs. Wisepops vs. MailerLite vs. Convertful
| Tool | Free Plan | Pricing (approx.) | Gamification | Shopify Integration | Branding Removed | Page Speed | Notable Feature | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popupsmart | Yes (5k views) | $0 – $132.5/mo | Yes (Spin-to-win) | Yes | Yes (all plans) | Very Fast (134ms) | Teaser Popups, AI Smart Mode | popupsmart.com |
| OptiMonk | Yes (10k views) | $39 – $249/mo | Yes | Yes | No (unless upgraded) | Medium | Dynamic Text Replacement | optimonk.com |
| Wisepops | No | Starts $49/mo | Yes | Yes | No | Medium-Slow | Visual Builder, Campaign Scheduler | wisepops.com |
| Convertful | No | Starts $19/mo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fast | Drag & Drop Editor | convertful.com |
| MailerLite | Yes (1k subs) | $0 – $20/mo | Basic | Yes | Yes | Fast | Full Email Suite + Landing Pages | mailerlite.com |
Just jumping in here to answer some recurring Qs:
Unlimited domains? Not unlimited on Free, but on higher tiers yes.
Branding? No Popupsmart branding even on the free plan.
Teaser popup UX? You bet. Cleaner interface for users, and boosts click-throughs 2-3x.
Integrations? Full list here: Popupsmart Integrations
SEO impact? Near-zero. Lightweight embed script, no plugin, no render blocking.
To expand on the free plans:
| Tool | Free Plan Includes |
|---|---|
| Popupsmart | 5,000 pageviews, 1 website, 1 popup, no brand logo, full templates |
| Mailmunch | 2 basic templates, forced branding, email-only support |
| OptinMonster | No free plan |
| Claspo | Limited transparency on limits |
FAQ time! 
Best for non-annoying popups? Popupsmart’s teaser popup takes the win.
Best value at high traffic? Popupsmart or Claspo.
Gamified popups? Popupsmart, OptiMonk, Wisepops.
Ease of use? Popupsmart. Especially love the drag-and-drop.
Integration with WordPress? Popupsmart: no plugin. Mailmunch: plugin (slows things down!).
I love how Popupsmart blends in with brand aesthetics. My site looks clean, fast, and focused. No clunky popups screaming for attention. It’s also been a breeze to customize.
Also: their support team is actually fast, kind, and human.
Thanks for the great thread everyone! I just wanted to leave a quick guide here for anyone asking:
How to Add a Popup in Shopify with Popupsmart:
Install the Popupsmart Shopify App
Create your popup in the dashboard
Use targeting options like exit-intent, time delay, etc.
Launch — no coding needed
And if you’re working outside Shopify, just copy the embed code into your site’s . Done in seconds.