managed alternative
for Loops
Same modern features, but managed and fully managed. No contact limits, no proprietary lock-in, no hidden costs. Built for transparency.
Transparent Pricing vs Vendor Lock-In
Pay per email, not per contact
Pay per email sent
Pay-as-you-go pricing with unlimited contacts. No monthly commitments or contact-based limits.
- Unlimited contacts at no extra cost
- All features included on all plans
- managed and fully managed
Subscription tiers by contacts
Monthly subscription based on contact count with tier-based limits and feature restrictions.
- Contact-based pricing limits
- Feature limits on lower tiers
- Proprietary, cloud-only platform
Why Choose Zenkai Over Loops
managed transparency meets modern SaaS features
managed platform & Transparent
AGPL-3.0 licensed. Inspect the code, contribute features, understand exactly how your emails are sent. No black boxes.
fully managed
Run on your infrastructure with Docker. Full data control, compliance-ready, cost-optimized for scale. Loops is cloud-only.
Unlimited Contacts
No contact-based limits. Grow your audience without worrying about tier upgrades or surprise charges. Pay for emails, not contacts.
Predictable Pricing
Pay-as-you-go per email. No surprise costs as you grow. No forced tier upgrades. No sales calls. Just simple, transparent pricing.
Full API Access
Complete API access on all plans. No feature restrictions, no "contact sales" for API access. Everything documented and ready to use.
All Features Included
Transactional emails, campaigns, workflows, segmentation. All included. No artificial feature gating based on your plan.
Feature comparison
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Zenkai and Loops?
Zenkai is managed (AGPL-3.0) and fully managed, while Loops is a proprietary SaaS platform. Zenkai uses pay-as-you-go pricing with no contact limits, whereas Loops uses subscription tiers with contact-based limits. Both offer similar features, but Zenkai gives you full transparency and control.
Is Zenkai cheaper than Loops?
It depends on your usage. Zenkai's pay-as-you-go model ($0.001 per email) means you only pay for what you send. Loops charges monthly subscriptions based on contact count. For businesses with variable email volume or growing contact lists, Zenkai is often more cost-effective.
Can I use Zenkai Zenkai unlike Loops?
Yes. Zenkai is managed and can be managed using Docker. This gives you full control over your data, infrastructure, and costs. Loops is cloud-only with no managed operation option.
Does Zenkai have the same modern features as Loops?
Yes. Zenkai offers transactional emails, marketing campaigns, workflow automation, dynamic segmentation, and a modern API, just like Loops. The key difference is Zenkai is managed, fully managed, and has no contact limits.
How easy is it to migrate from Loops to Zenkai?
Migration is straightforward. Export your contacts from Loops, import them to Zenkai via CSV, and update your application to use Zenkai's API. Most migrations can be completed in a few hours.
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