Privy vs Pop Convert
Two Shopify popups & forms apps compared.
Verdict
Privy is the market leader; Pop Convert is the budget pick. They are not really competing: Pop Convert is where you start, Privy is where you end up if the category becomes central to your revenue.
Privy (Best Overall)
Popups + email + SMS in one marketing platform
Free plan · from ~$24/mo
Privy combines popups, email and SMS in one platform, so the email captured by the exit popup goes straight into a cart-saver automation without another app. Targeting is deep. The price reflects being three tools.
Pros
- Popups, email and SMS in one place
- Cart-saver automations
- Advanced audience targeting
- Massive install base and documentation
Cons
- You pay for an email platform even if you only want popups
- Overlaps heavily with Klaviyo or Omnisend if you have them
Skip it if: You already run Klaviyo or Omnisend. You would be paying twice for email.
Pop Convert (Cheapest)
Free-plan popups, banners and smart bars
Free plan available
Pop Convert is free-plan popups, banners and announcement bars with cart and checkout targeting and a drag-and-drop editor. It syncs captured emails to your email tool. For a new store building a list from zero, it costs nothing and does the job.
Pros
- Free plan does the core job
- Popups, banners and bars in one
- Syncs to your email platform
- Drag-and-drop editor
Cons
- Fewer targeting options than the specialists
- No A/B testing on the free plan
Skip it if: You are optimising an already large list. The specialists' targeting earns its fee there.
Spec sheet
| Privy | Pop Convert | |
|---|---|---|
| Our pick | Best Overall | Cheapest |
| Price | Free plan · from ~$24/mo | Free plan available |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Best for | Stores wanting capture and email in a single tool. | New stores that need list building at zero cost. |
Frequently asked
Is Pop Convert cheaper than Privy?
Privy: Free plan · from ~$24/mo. Pop Convert: Free plan available.
Privy or Pop Convert: which should most stores choose?
Privy is the market leader; Pop Convert is the budget pick. They are not really competing: Pop Convert is where you start, Privy is where you end up if the category becomes central to your revenue.
Does Pop Convert have a free plan?
Yes. Free plan available.