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Klaviyo

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Klaviyo is a Retention tool that helps GTM teams bring customers back to buy again. Pricing: Free tier up to 250 profiles; paid plans priced by profile count. Best fit for DTC and B2C businesses.

What it does

B2C CRM for email and SMS marketing, built on ecommerce data, with AI agents.

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Our verdict

The incumbent for ecommerce brands running email and SMS off store data. Most DTC brands fit, so before you add another tool, check which core flows you haven't built here yet. Start with abandoned cart and post-purchase.
Independent. Never paid.
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Where it fits

Klaviyo sits in Retention: bring customers back to buy again. Email, SMS, returns and on-site personalization that turn first orders into repeat revenue.

Klaviyo alternatives lists other Retention tools, with pricing notes and verdicts copied from the catalog.

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Head-to-head pages that include Klaviyo: Klaviyo vs Customer.io, Klaviyo vs Attentive.

Klaviyo FAQ

What is Klaviyo?
Klaviyo is a Retention tool for go-to-market teams. B2C CRM for email and SMS marketing, built on ecommerce data, with AI agents.
How much does Klaviyo cost?
Free tier up to 250 profiles; paid plans priced by profile count. You can start on the free tier.
Is Klaviyo worth it?
Our verdict: The incumbent for ecommerce brands running email and SMS off store data. Most DTC brands fit, so before you add another tool, check which core flows you haven't built here yet. Start with abandoned cart and post-purchase.
Who is Klaviyo for?
Klaviyo is a good fit for DTC and B2C businesses. It is listed under Retention, the job to bring customers back to buy again.
What are the best alternatives to Klaviyo?
Other Retention tools in the AI GTM Stack include Tranthor, Attentive, Rebuy and Loop Returns. Compare all of them at https://aigtm.tools/category/retention. A dedicated alternatives page is at https://aigtm.tools/alternatives/klaviyo.
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Tranthor

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Autonomous ecommerce CRM that finds repeat-purchase moments in Shopify data, drafts email and SMS, and sends within approved limits.

Attentive

Retention

AI-powered SMS and email marketing platform for consumer brands.

Rebuy

Retention

Shopify personalization for upsells and cross-sells.

Loop Returns

Retention

Returns and exchanges platform focused on retention.