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Klaviyo

• Repeated price hikes - third increase in 4 years (up to 25%)(10/10)
• Pricing based on ALL profiles, not just active subscribers(9/10)
• Too expensive for small e-commerce startups(7/10)
• February 2025 billing change shocked legacy users(8/10)
• SMS credits cost extra on top of already expensive plans(6/10)

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• No phone support - email and chatbot-based help only(8/10)
• Support just repeats documentation without real help(7/10)

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• Delayed support responses on lower-tier plans(6/10)

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• Accounts suspended without warning or explanation(9/10)

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• Accounts suspended without warning for vague policy violations(9/10)

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• Segment loading and template editor painfully slow(7/10)

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• Steep learning curve despite powerful features(5/10)
• Basic functions unnecessarily complex and time-consuming(6/10)

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• Strict approval process delays getting started(7/10)
• Limited design flexibility and customization options(5/10)
• Drag and drop builder glitches - menus disappearing(5/10)
• Segmentation and list management can be confusing(5/10)
• Learning curve for advanced automations and setup(4/10)

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• Duplicate profiles created with no easy way to merge(7/10)

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• Integration list smaller than bigger platforms(5/10)

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• Limited automation compared to enterprise platforms(6/10)
• Reporting features are fairly basic(5/10)

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No signals

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• Deliverability issues and emails going to spam(6/10)
• Subscriber deletion and data loss reported(7/10)