Wisepops Alternative in 2025: Which Popup Builder Stands Out?

Popup Conversion Strategies
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Hey folks!
I’ve been using Wisepops on my Shopify store for over a year now. Solid designs and analytics—but I’m facing two issues:

:receipt: Price hike after passing 60K views (€79/mo)
:wrench: Missing features like checkbox input, gamified popups, and smarter targeting

I’m looking for something:
:white_check_mark: Cheaper at scale
:white_check_mark: Shopify-friendly
:white_check_mark: Offers AI targeting + prebuilt templates
:white_check_mark: Bonus: gamification (spin-to-win, countdown, etc.)

Any recommendations?

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You’re literally describing Popupsmart :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
I switched from Wisepops mainly for better targeting and also—honestly—for the gamified templates.

  • AI-powered targeting options (super helpful for my newsletter opt-ins)

  • Templates that don’t feel dated

  • Oh, and their cookie consent popup is already pre-built, no extra setup needed (a relief if you’re in the EU like me :germany:)

Here’s their pricing page — I pay $32.5/month for 50K views. Works great for small to medium stores.

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Same boat here. Wisepops worked fine at first, but the moment I scaled past 50K PV…:money_with_wings:

I’ve been running Popupsmart on three of my Shopify stores.

  • Setup was smooth

  • Load times are insane (under 150ms!)

  • And I love the behavior-based triggers.

If you’re looking for something that grows with you, Popupsmart nails it.

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Also tried OptiMonk before landing on Popupsmart.
Here’s my quick take:

OptiMonk pros:

  • Easy drag-and-drop

  • 10K free pageviews

Popupsmart pros:

  • AI-based triggers are smarter

  • Cookie popups built-in

  • Realistic pricing beyond the free tier

For my brand, I wanted less fluff and more conversion-focused features. Popupsmart delivered better ROI.

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I’m just gonna say it—gamified popups work. :sweat_smile:

My store’s cart abandonment rate dropped big time when I used Popupsmart’s “Spin to Win” template during a promo weekend.

And setup only took me like 5 mins. Total no-code dream.

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I added Popupsmart to my small Pilates & wellness store last month.

Super easy to set up, especially on mobile.

I tested both email collection and cart abandonment templates—they felt clean, modern, and didn’t annoy my visitors.

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Popupsmart’s gamification reminds me of RPG loot boxes :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
But seriously—it’s the first popup builder that doesn’t feel like work. I got it running in under 10 minutes. The targeting options are super intuitive.

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Speaking from a UX perspective: Popupsmart’s builder is miles better than Wisepops.

Clean UI, no lag, easy to preview on different screen sizes.

Wisepops always felt a bit too… bulky? Popupsmart feels light and smooth.

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Developer here. I’ve helped implement both Wisepops and Popupsmart for clients.

If you need advanced targeting, like triggering popups when users click an element or add a product to cart—Popupsmart is the clear winner.

Also, embedding is flexible: either paste code or use their Shopify app. No bugs so far.

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Jumping in as one of Popupsmart’s developers :waving_hand:
Thanks for the feedback! If anyone here needs help with advanced triggers (like firing popups after X seconds or on specific page scroll %), don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always improving based on your input!