Why Teams Seek Brevo Alternatives

Note: Brevo was formerly called Sendinblue (rebranded May 2023). If you're searching for "Sendinblue alternative," this comparison applies.

Brevo offers affordable email marketing, but teams seeking multi-channel capabilities find limitations:

  • WhatsApp is pay-per-message: Not included in subscription, charged separately
  • 3-user limit: Business plan caps at 3 team members
  • Email volume-based: Pay per email sent, costs can vary
  • Basic AI: Limited AI personalization compared to newer platforms
  • Branding on free/starter: Extra $9/month to remove
The Bottom Line
WhatsApp included, not billed separately

HiMail.ai includes 5,000 WhatsApp messages in your subscription, unlimited team members, and advanced AI—all without Brevo's per-message WhatsApp fees.

HiMail.ai vs Brevo: Feature Comparison

FeatureHiMail.ai ProfessionalBrevo Business
Monthly Price (25K emails)
$149/month~$45/month
Email Sends
25,000/month25,000/month
WhatsApp Messages
5,000/month includedPay per message
Team Members
Unlimited3 users
CRM
Full CRMBasic
Marketing Automation
Full workflowsIncluded
AI Personalization
AdvancedBasic
Remove Branding
Included$9/month add-on

Brevo Pricing (2025)

PlanPriceEmails
Free$0/month300/day (~9,000/mo)
StarterFrom $9/month5,000-100,000/mo
BusinessFrom $18/month5,000-1M/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Hidden costs: WhatsApp messages billed separately at Meta rates. Remove branding: $9/month. Extra users beyond plan limits.

Why Choose HiMail.ai Over Brevo

1. WhatsApp Messages Included

5,000 WhatsApp messages per month in your subscription. Brevo charges per-message for WhatsApp.

2. Unlimited Team Members

Brevo Business limits you to 3 users. HiMail.ai includes unlimited users on Professional.

3. Advanced AI Personalization

AI-powered content optimization and personalization. Brevo's AI features are more basic.

4. Full CRM Included

Complete CRM functionality, not just basic contact management.

✓ HiMail.ai Strengths
  • WhatsApp included
  • Unlimited users
  • Advanced AI
  • Full CRM
  • No branding fee
✗ Brevo Limitations
  • WhatsApp pay-per-message
  • 3 user limit
  • Basic AI
  • Basic CRM
  • $9/mo to remove branding

When Brevo May Be Better

Brevo could be the better choice if:

  • You're budget-constrained and only need email (no WhatsApp)
  • You send very low volume (<20,000 emails/month)
  • You're EU-based and need EU data centers
  • You need transactional email included in free tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HiMail.ai more expensive than Brevo?

For email-only use, Brevo is cheaper. But once you add WhatsApp messaging, team members, and CRM needs, HiMail.ai often provides better value. It depends on your specific use case.

Can I migrate from Brevo (Sendinblue) to HiMail.ai?

Yes. We offer migration assistance including contact imports, template recreation, and automation setup. Most migrations complete within a day.

Does HiMail.ai offer transactional email?

Yes. HiMail.ai supports both marketing and transactional email in one platform.