# Developer-first alternative to ConvertKit

ConvertKit serves creators; Bitelio serves the developers behind the product. You get the same automation muscle with a far better developer experience, none of the creator-tool overhead, and unlimited contacts on every plan.

## Why teams choose Bitelio

### Developer-First API

A clean, modern REST API sits at the core — straightforward endpoints for sending email and managing workflows, with no visual-builder ceremony in the way.

### Transparent Pricing

Sending-based plans: 1,000 emails/month free, paid tiers from $19/mo, and a flat $1.20 per extra 1,000 emails — you never get shoved into a bigger tier.

### All-in-One Email

Password resets, product launches, and automated sequences all ship from one place. ConvertKit stops at marketing — transactional email isn't on the menu.

### EU-Hosted & GDPR-Compliant

Data lives on EU infrastructure under GDPR-compliant processing, and the API lets you export contacts and records whenever you like. ConvertKit runs on US servers.

### 5-Minute Setup

Grab an API key, authenticate, send — that's the whole onboarding. No forms to assemble, no landing pages standing between you and your first email.

### Unlimited Contacts

Your contact database can grow without limit — there are no subscriber brackets to outgrow and no upgrade pressure as your audience expands.

## Feature comparison

| Feature | Bitelio | ConvertKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing Model | Free plan + tiers from $19/mo | Pay per subscriber |
| Target Audience | Developers | Creators/marketers |
| Transactional Emails | Yes | No |
| Marketing Campaigns | Yes | Yes |
| Workflow Automation | Yes | Yes |
| Landing Pages | No | Yes |
| Product Selling | No | Yes |
| API-First Design | Yes | No |

## FAQ

### When should I choose ConvertKit over Bitelio?

ConvertKit earns its keep if you're a creator monetizing an audience — course sellers, bloggers, and podcasters get landing pages, digital product sales, and an interface built for non-technical users. Bitelio is the stronger pick for developers: an API-first design, transactional and marketing email under one roof, and a workflow that favors code over drag-and-drop builders.

### What is the pricing difference between Bitelio and ConvertKit?

ConvertKit bills by list size, so your invoice climbs as subscribers accumulate — even in months when you barely send. A 10,000-subscriber list runs $119/month there regardless of activity. Bitelio flips the model: pricing follows emails sent, with 1,000/month free, Pro at $19/month covering 15,000 emails, and a flat $1.20 per extra 1,000 beyond that. Contacts are unlimited on every plan, so growing your audience never touches your bill.

### Can Bitelio handle creator workflows like ConvertKit?

Largely, yes. Automated sequences, event-triggered emails, and audience segmentation all work in Bitelio much as they do in ConvertKit. What you won't find are landing page builders or product-selling tools — Bitelio deliberately stays focused on email delivery and automation.

### Does Bitelio have landing pages like ConvertKit?

No — form and landing page builders are intentionally out of scope. Bitelio concentrates on being an excellent email platform for developers. Need a landing page? Build it with whatever stack you prefer and wire it to Bitelio through the API. You keep total design freedom, and the platform stays lean and developer-friendly.

### How easy is it to migrate from ConvertKit to Bitelio?

Quite easy. Pull a CSV of your subscribers out of ConvertKit, bring them into Bitelio through the dashboard or API, rebuild your sequences in the workflow builder, and point your forms at Bitelio's API. A few hours covers most migrations — though any ConvertKit landing pages will need a new home, since Bitelio doesn't replicate that feature.


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> Source: https://dev.bitelio.com/vs/convertkit