MailCampaigns vs. OutboundEngine

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
MailCampaigns
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
OutboundEngine
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
OutboundEngine provides a hands-off way for small business owners to market and grow their business. The product aims to provide small businesses with what big companies have achieved with marketing automation. The service aims to help users keep in touch with clients and prospects with professionally designed, branded campaigns. Benefits include: driving engagement, surfacing warm leads from current contacts, generating referrals and repeat business from their existing contacts, social…
$199
per user
Pricing
MailCampaignsOutboundEngine
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Essential
$199
per user
Value
$299
per user
Premium
$499
per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
MailCampaignsOutboundEngine
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$99 per user
Additional DetailsMore information is available on the vendor's website.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
MailCampaignsOutboundEngine
Considered Both Products
MailCampaigns
Chose MailCampaigns
Prior to MailCampaigns, I used Mailchimp and Constant Contact. While both are solid options, MailCampaigns offers superior segmentation capabilities. Unlike Mailchimp, which limits the number of segmentation conditions, MailCampaigns allows for unlimited layered segmentation.
OutboundEngine
Chose OutboundEngine
I do not use any other similar products at this time. Several of the options that are available to me (CRMs) offer similar options but are more effort on my side. OutboundEngine is more or less automatic and I love that!
Chose OutboundEngine
I've always done my own newsletters etc. so I don't have experience with other companies that provide content services.
Chose OutboundEngine
I selected it for the ability to have an automated system do 3 things all at once, social media posts, emails and the instant communication with the chat box. I have never seen a chat come through that lead to a helpful client touchpoint. I have never used another product but …
Chose OutboundEngine
I have not opted for others. However, I do add my own offerings and content making me realize just how easy and cost-effective this is to do in spite of the volume OE provides. I do like postings to attract others and not be the same as others in my community.
Chose OutboundEngine
OutboundEngine is more of a general information program that with more frequent postings. My clients are more interested in this type of postings, than one on a home I sold or open house that I am doing. However, I do have a free email program that I use several times a month …
Chose OutboundEngine
have used others in the past Personally I have not received any benefit in productivity from the program yes it tells me who is looking and who is most active. but that is it
Chose OutboundEngine
I also use PressLike. What I like about OutboundEngine is it uses my email database to send relative topics to my clients along with social media postings. PressLike offers primarily social media, but offers more customizable ways to market myself, my listings and any other …
Chose OutboundEngine
Intouch systems was a service I used but I don't think it is any of the ones referenced in the list. I constantly had to go in and repost things because it couldn't post to my accounts. It did also send out emails, but it wasn't getting on my social media. It was 1/3 the price …
Chose OutboundEngine
It’s easier for me. They handle everything and they notify me and send me my stats and it’s more affordable.
Chose OutboundEngine
N/A never tried anyone else.
Chose OutboundEngine
BNTouch is great for creating and sending mass emails but misses the automated feature entirely.
Chose OutboundEngine
There really aren't a lot of companies out there with good Real Estate Chat solutions.
Chose OutboundEngine
OBE has automated emails, that are industry-specific, so I don't have to create them. On the surface, this is a plus, but my lead generation results have been very poor. Started writing my own emails, now the advantage from OBE is gone. OBE has social media posts, this is a …
Chose OutboundEngine
Much easier to use. Representative actively engages and schedules monthly meetings and training.
Chose OutboundEngine
Affordability is important and OutboundEngine is affordable. I like the expertise in this field they have. I really appreciate they don’t constantly bother me trying to sell me more services, etc. Any time I have needed to call the company, their reps are always available. …
Chose OutboundEngine
OutboundEngine has better staff support, a higher level of website maintenance/knowledge for future clients.
Chose OutboundEngine
My company offers a service called Octopost where they post to my social media platforms, but I don't feel like the content is as good and it doesn't reach as much of my database as the OutboundEngine newsletters do.
Chose OutboundEngine
I selected OutboundEngine after hearing about it from a friend. I had never used a similar product before.
Features
MailCampaignsOutboundEngine
Email & Online Marketing
Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Product A and Product B
MailCampaigns
7.6
Ratings
0% above category average
OutboundEngine
8.1
Ratings
9% above category average
WYSIWYG email editor8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Dynamic content8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to test dynamic content7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Landing pages8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
A/B testing8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile optimization7.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Email deliverability reporting8.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
List management7.00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Triggered drip sequences7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Lead Management
Comparison of Lead Management features of Product A and Product B
MailCampaigns
8.0
Ratings
3% above category average
OutboundEngine
5.7
Ratings
17% below category average
Lead nurturing automation8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Lead scoring and grading8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Data quality management8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Automated sales alerts and tasks8.00 Ratings5.70 Ratings
Lead segmentation and distribution8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Campaign Management
Comparison of Campaign Management features of Product A and Product B
MailCampaigns
8.0
Ratings
8% above category average
OutboundEngine
-
Ratings
Calendaring8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Event/webinar marketing8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Social Media Marketing
Comparison of Social Media Marketing features of Product A and Product B
MailCampaigns
8.0
Ratings
6% above category average
OutboundEngine
7.8
Ratings
16% above category average
Social sharing and campaigns8.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Social profile integration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
MailCampaigns
8.0
Ratings
9% above category average
OutboundEngine
-
Ratings
Dashboards8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
MailCampaigns
7.9
Ratings
6% above category average
OutboundEngine
-
Ratings
API8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based workflow & approvals8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizability7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with Salesforce.com8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with SugarCRM8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Third-party software integrations8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
MailCampaignsOutboundEngine
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(0 ratings)
8.3
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(0 ratings)
6.4
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
MailCampaignsOutboundEngine
Likelihood to Recommend
It's particularly well-suited for e-commerce businesses looking to send targeted product recommendations based on browsing history and past purchases. However, it may be less appropriate for organizations requiring extensive design customization or those with simple, low-volume email needs. The software is HIPAA compliant and has a SOC 2 certification, which are both huge factors considering we work with sensitive customer data that as a company have to be compliant to do everything within the necessary regulations of data protection.
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OutboundEngine does a referral campaign and I've been able to close a couple of deals based on getting in touch with people who engage with this campaign and state they could use my services in the next 6 months. This is a great follow up tool for those you may or may not know are going to be needing your services.
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Pros
  • Advanced behavioral targeting based on real-time user interactions
  • AI-powered subject line optimizer for improved open rates
  • Dynamic content blocks that personalize email content at scale
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  • The content that they generate to send to our clients is relevant and the clients want to engage with us. It makes us appear more professional and consistent, even though we are a smaller company.
  • It helps us stay in touch with clients and helps us stay top of mind. We are able to generate more new business leads if we are in consistent contact with current, former, and potential clients.
  • Their customer service and support is outstanding. All my questions were answered and I went into the program feeling confident and knowledgeable.
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Cons
  • Limited template customization options for complex designs
  • Occasional lag in reporting dashboard updates
  • Absence of a built-in image editor for quick graphic customization
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  • Logging into Outbound Engine on my phone is difficult because I can't save the login name and password. Being able to save it would be very helpful.
  • Posting my new listings on social media would help if that's possible.
  • Being informed of what you're posting on social media and when would also be helpful.
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Likelihood to Renew
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AS my business is beginning to change and with volatility in the market, I have to rely seriously on a budget. That and nearing retirement consideration has me more likely to opt out in the near future.
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Usability
In fact, we started seeing ROI on the MailCampaigns app in the first three months of using it. The time needed to setup and learn quickly paid off later when we started seeing better campaign performance and more revenue for our email marketing campaigns.
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Overall, OutboundEngine is very user friendly. It is simple to set up and explore, and if there are any issues or questions, the customer service team and account managers are always available to help. They are very knowledgeable and were able to explain everything in detail to me. The program is easy to navigate and helps me stay organized, and an uncomplicated and straightforward solution was exactly what I was looking for
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Reliability and Availability
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I don't recall having any issues needing to contact OutboundEngine. I believe maybe I once emailed about an issue and got a quick response. I also believe I may have messaged through the app and gotten a response. To my knowledge, there has been nothing like app errors or outages.
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Support Rating
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The customer service was excellent! Everyone I spoke to was kind and knowledgeable. My account manager was easily reachable. Setup of the OutboundEngine program was explained really thoroughly, and we knew how we could best use the product to meet the needs of our clients and get our online and social media presence off the ground.
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Alternatives Considered
Prior to MailCampaigns, I used Mailchimp and Constant Contact. While both are solid options, MailCampaigns offers superior segmentation capabilities. Unlike Mailchimp, which limits the number of segmentation conditions, MailCampaigns allows for unlimited layered segmentation
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I selected it for the ability to have an automated system do 3 things all at once, social media posts, emails and the instant communication with the chat box. I have never seen a chat come through that lead to a helpful client touchpoint. I have never used another product but have since begun to weigh some of the less expensive options.
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Return on Investment
  • Increased email open rates by 25% through improved targeting
  • Boosted conversion rates by 15% with personalized content
  • Reduced unsubscribe rates by 30% due to more relevant messaging
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  • Outbound Engine keeps me top of mind by automatically sending articles to my database and posting to my facebook.
  • I spend zero time researching and writing articles.
  • I spend zero time taking great pictures.
  • I spend zero time dealing with mailing lists.
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ScreenShots

OutboundEngine Screenshots

Screenshot of Automated Social Media MarketingScreenshot of A personalized snapshot of your account activity and warmest leads.Screenshot of Personally designed, tested, and automated emails