Emily Austin

Emily Austin specializes in testing email marketing platforms, automation workflows, and SaaS tools. She reviews and stress-tests ESPs to understand how they perform in real scenarios. She's reviewed dozens of platforms and focuses on uncovering what actually works, helping businesses improve results.

Articles by Emily Austin

[24 Best Lead Generation Software Tools Reviewed for 2026

  • Software Overviews
  • Mar 04, 2026
  • 36 min read
    If cost, features and ease-of-use are important to you when choosing lead generation software, take a look at our list where we have sorted the best free and paid tools.](/content/blog/lead-generation-software/index.html)
    [11 Best HubSpot Alternatives for Email Marketing & CRM (2025)
  • Alternative Solutions
  • Mar 05, 2026
  • 26 min read
    If you don’t find HubSpot relevant because of the cost, feature limitations, scalability, or user experience, try these alternative tools.](/content/blog/hubspot-alternatives/index.html)
    [11 Best Bulk Email Services for Mass Email Campaigns
  • Software Overviews
  • Feb 19, 2026
  • 43 min read
    Navigating the multitude of options in email marketing software can be daunting. But we’ve done the hard work of finding and organizing the best bulk email software providers for you.](/content/blog/bulk-email-services/index.html)
    [9 Best Moosend Alternatives (Tested & Reviewed) 2026
  • Alternative Solutions
  • Mar 10, 2026
  • 33 min read
    While Moosend may feel like a solid choice, certain limitations make it hard for users to scale their email marketing operations.](/content/blog/moosend-alternatives/index.html)
    [9 Best Mailgun Alternatives for Transactional Email (2026)
  • Alternative Solutions
  • Apr 27, 2026
  • 50 min read
    Mailgun’s technical setup requirements and limited built-in marketing tools lead many dev and marketing teams to explore alternatives for transactional email provider. This page compares nine Mailgun Alternatives for 2026, covering platforms suited to different use cases–from developer-focused APIs like Amazon SES to all-in-one solutions like Sender and Brevo. Each option is assessed on deliverability …
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    [13 Best Customer Onboarding Software Compared (2025)
  • Software Overviews
  • Nov 28, 2025
  • 35 min read
    Automating the customer onboarding process is a game-changer. It’s not just about cutting down on manual work; it’s also about elevating the customer experience right from the get-go.](/content/blog/customer-onboarding-software/index.html)
    [14 Best Marketing Automation Tools Reviewed (2026)
  • Software Overviews
  • Apr 10, 2026
  • 35 min read
    Marketing automation software helps you automate your marketing efforts and save you time.](/content/blog/marketing-automation-tools/index.html)
    [Best Email Marketing for Shopify: 14 Top Apps (2026)
  • Software Overviews
  • Mar 16, 2026
  • 40 min read
    Navigating the world of Shopify email marketing apps can feel like diving into a sea of options, but fear not! We’ve done the heavy lifting, sifting through the choices to present you with a collection of both free and paid options.](/content/blog/email-marketing-for-shopify/index.html)
    [9 ActiveCampaign Alternatives for Email Automation (2026)
  • Alternative Solutions
  • Apr 15, 2026
  • 28 min read
    Dissatisfaction with ActiveCampaign’s proposition has led people to look for a robust email marketing automation software that is a viable alternative.](/content/blog/activecampaign-alternatives/index.html)
    [10 Best Campaign Monitor Alternatives You Should Try in 2025
  • Alternative Solutions
  • Nov 11, 2025
  • 27 min read
    This isn’t just another ‘top tools’ list. It’s a real-world guide to 8 Campaign Monitor alternatives that actually fix many issues and help you scale your marketing without second-guessing every click.](/content/blog/campaign-monitor-alternatives/index.html)
    [Best Newsletter Platforms: 13 Tools Tested and Compared 2026
  • Software Overviews
  • Apr 30, 2026
  • 39 min read
    Looking for the best newsletter platform to elevate your email marketing game? Check out our latest overview, showcasing top email building platforms and their best features.](/content/blog/best-newsletter-platforms/index.html)
    [9 Best Form Builders for WordPress in 2026 (Free & Premium)
  • Software Overviews
  • Mar 27, 2026
  • 22 min read
    Still searching for the best form builder for WordPress website? Check out these top form builder plugins and make an informed decision to get started with lead capturing from your website.](/content/blog/best-form-builder-wordpress/index.html)