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# Compare Direct Mail vs Dotdigital

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> Detailed comparison between Direct Mail and Dotdigital. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Direct Mail | Dotdigital |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 162 | 187 |
| **Starting Price** | US$15.00 | US$500.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Direct Mail

Individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses and organizations looking to expand their reach via easy-to-use email marketing.

### Dotdigital

Designed for mid size to large businesses globally, with thousands of customers across commerce, charity, hospitality, sports and entertainment, education, government and travel sectors

## Key features

### Direct Mail

- API
- CAN-SPAM Compliance
- Campaign Management
- Campaign Scheduling
- Customer Segmentation
- Customer Surveys
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Forms
- Customisable Templates
- Dynamic Content
- Email Marketing
- Email Templates
- Engagement Tracking
- Image Library
- List Management
- Mobile Optimization
- Reporting/Analytics
- Social Media Integration
- Subscriber Management
- Template Management

### Dotdigital

- API
- CAN-SPAM Compliance
- Campaign Management
- Campaign Scheduling
- Customer Segmentation
- Customer Surveys
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Forms
- Customisable Templates
- Dynamic Content
- Email Marketing
- Email Templates
- Engagement Tracking
- Image Library
- List Management
- Mobile Optimization
- Reporting/Analytics
- Social Media Integration
- Subscriber Management
- Template Management

## Links

- [View Direct Mail Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/128355/direct-mail)
- [View Dotdigital Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/151213/dotmailer)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/128355/151213/direct-mail/vs/dotmailer)

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