Klaviyo to Systeme.io Savings Calculator
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Why Shopify Stores Are Leaving Klaviyo in 2026
Klaviyo changed its pricing model in February 2025, moving from a list-size-based model to one based on active profiles — contacts who received at least one email in the previous 90 days. For stores with clean, engaged lists this made little difference. For stores with growing lists but varied send frequency, costs increased significantly and unpredictably.
The deeper issue is that Klaviyo is priced for enterprises that use its full feature set. Most Shopify stores use three to five flows: welcome series, abandoned cart, post-purchase follow-up, and occasional broadcast emails. These are standard automation features available on every email platform — and on Systeme.io's completely free plan for up to 2,000 contacts.
What Systeme.io Includes on the Free Plan
- 2,000 email contacts — unlimited email sends with no daily or monthly cap
- Full automation sequences with conditional branching and time delays
- Sales funnels and landing pages (3 on free plan)
- Integrated CRM for contact management and tagging
- Affiliate programme management
- No Systeme.io branding on emails (unlike some free plans)
For stores over 2,000 contacts, Systeme.io's Startup plan at £24/month includes 5,000 contacts and unlimited everything else. This compares to Klaviyo's pricing of approximately £100/month at 5,000 active profiles — a saving of £76/month (£912/year) for the same contact count.
Migration Checklist: Klaviyo to Systeme.io
- Export your Klaviyo subscriber list as CSV (include all custom properties)
- Export your Klaviyo flow structures as documentation (screenshots or notes)
- Import subscribers to Systeme.io and verify tags/segments map correctly
- Recreate your 3–5 core flows in Systeme.io's visual automation builder
- Update your Shopify checkout to point new subscribers to Systeme.io
- Run both platforms in parallel for 2 weeks before cancelling Klaviyo
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Does Systeme.io replace all Klaviyo features?▼
For most Shopify stores using Klaviyo for welcome flows, abandoned cart, post-purchase, and broadcast emails — yes. Systeme.io's free plan covers unlimited emails, full automation sequences, segmentation, and CRM. What it lacks is Klaviyo's advanced predictive analytics, deep Shopify product feed sync for dynamic product recommendation emails, and the SMS channel. If you rely heavily on those specific features, factor that into your decision.
How long does migration from Klaviyo to Systeme.io take?▼
The core migration — exporting contacts, importing to Systeme.io, recreating your main flows (welcome, abandoned cart, post-purchase) — takes approximately 2–4 hours for a standard store. Complex setups with many custom segments, advanced conditional logic, or large template libraries may take longer. Most stores can complete migration in a weekend.
Will I lose my Klaviyo subscriber data when migrating?▼
No. Export your subscriber list from Klaviyo as a CSV, then import it into Systeme.io. Subscriber data including name, email, opt-in status, and custom properties migrates cleanly. Historical email engagement data (opens, clicks, revenue attributed) stays in Klaviyo and cannot be migrated, but is not required for ongoing operations.
What is Klaviyo's current pricing for Shopify stores?▼
Klaviyo changed its billing model in February 2025. You now pay based on the number of active profiles (contacts who received at least one email in the past 90 days), not just your total list size. At 2,000 active profiles it's around $45/month; at 5,000 it's around $100/month; at 10,000 it's around $150/month. Prices increase significantly above 10,000 profiles.
Is GetResponse a better alternative to Systeme.io?▼
GetResponse is a strong Klaviyo alternative for stores that need more advanced ecommerce integrations or prefer a more traditional email platform UX. It offers a free plan for up to 500 contacts, with paid plans from around £13/month for 1,000 contacts. Systeme.io's free plan is more generous (2,000 contacts, unlimited sends) for stores just replacing Klaviyo's core email function.
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