Introduction
In this video, we are going to compare two popular WordPress plugins for building funnels: FunnelKit and LaunchFlows. We will be comparing the two based on 33 different factors and examples.
These plugins are known for creating sales funnels and optimizing the sales process. We will discuss their features and functionalities in the following sections.
FunnelKit vs LaunchFlows Video
FunnelKit vs LaunchFlows comparison based on 33 factors – My personal observation based on learning, videos, documentation and personal experience.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:34 Important Points on This Comparision
- 02:42 Pricing and Deal
- 02:56 Support
- 03:04 Plugin Updates
- 03:14 Refund Policy
- 03:18 Founder’s Knowledge
- 03:46 Company Age
- 04:21 Page Builder Support
- 06:18 Funnel Templates
- 08:13 How it Works
- 10:35 Organizing Funnel Pages
- 11:51 Funnel Rules
- 13:15 Plugin Size
- 13:49 Performance
- 14:20 Support
- 15:21 Email Marketing & Automation
- 18:53 SMS Marketing
- 19:19 Funnel Dashboard
- 20:22 Landing/Sales Pages
- 21:04 Upsell/Downsell Page
- 22:37 Checkout Page
- 24:52 Thank You Page
- 26:32 Donation
- 27:49 Variation Products
- 28:11 Cart Abandonment
- 28:44 Order Bumps
- 30:58 Subscriptions
- 31:28 CRM
- 32:47 Tracking ID, External Scripts & Custom CSS
- 33:48 Analytics
- 34:25 Coupons
- 36:09 Integrations
- 37:01 For whom is it suited (Opinion)
- 38:13 Conclusion
Important Points on This Comparison
Before diving into the comparison, it is important to note that the testing environment used is running LaunchFlows and FunnelKit, and the opinions expressed are based on personal observations and testing, rather than expertise or influence from external sources.
Any inaccuracies found will be updated in the video description, and all features, functions, and limitations covered in this video are accurate as of the date of publication.
Pricing and Deal
LaunchFlows currently has a much better pricing deal providing more value for the price where Funnelkit offers lot more features and priced high compared to competitor.
Support
LaunchFlows offers two years of personal support, while FunnelKit provides lifetime support.
Plugin Updates
Both LaunchFlows and FunnelKit offer unlimited lifetime plugin updates.
Refund Policy
Launchflows offer a 30-day refund policy where FunnelKit offers 14 day refund policy.
Founder’s Knowledge
While founder knowledge is subjective, based on personal observations, both founders appear to be knowledgeable in WordPress and e-commerce.
Company Age
LaunchFlows’ company age could not be confirmed, but FunnelKit’s LinkedIn page suggests they were established in 2011.
Page Builder Support
LaunchFlows offers native element support, but also supports other page builders through shortcodes. FunnelKit only offers native support for Elementor, Gutenberg, Oxygen and DVI.
Funnel Templates
Both plugins offer a variety of funnel templates to choose from but FunnelKit has lot more designed templates.
How it Works
LaunchFlows and FunnelKit work similarly, allowing users to create and manage funnels within WordPress where Funnelkit is more user friendly and LaunchFlows more suited developers.
Organizing Funnel Pages
Both plugins allow users to organize funnel pages, although FunnelKit offers more customization options.
Funnel Rules
Both plugins offer funnel rule options, allowing users to create custom actions based on specific triggers.
Plugin Size
FunnelKit is a larger plugin, requiring more storage space than LaunchFlows.
Performance
Regarding performance, both of these plugins have good reviews, and their documentation is clear and helpful. However, the speaker hasn’t contacted LaunchFlows’ support team yet.
FunnelKit’s support team was helpful, and they even went beyond expectations to solve the issue.
Support
As mentioned earlier, FunnelKit’s support team was helpful and efficient, while the speaker hasn’t contacted LaunchFlows’ support team yet. However, the documentation for both plugins is clear and helpful.
Email Marketing & Automation
FunnelKit and LaunchFlows both offer the option to collect email addresses.
FunnelKit has a built-in email opt-in option for subscribers, while LaunchFlows has pop-up and embed options for Woof.
Both plugins allow you to auto email users with confirmation or other details.
Moreover, FunnelKit provides native support for CRM integration, including ActiveCampaign, Drip, ConvertKit, and MailChimp.
LaunchFlows has external product integration for email marketing and automation.
Cart Abandonment
Both plugins have the ability to create campaigns like email marketing and cart abandonment campaigns.
SMS Marketing
FunnelKit has built-in functionality for SMS marketing using Twilio. In contrast, LaunchFlows doesn’t have this functionality.
Funnel Dashboard
LaunchFlows doesn’t have a dedicated funnel overview dashboard. However, FunnelKit offers a funnel dashboard that provides an overview of email marketing campaign optimization, cart recovery, and other essential details.
Landing/Sales Pages
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows allow you to create landing and sales pages. LaunchFlows uses its own templates, while FunnelKit uses WordPress themes.
Upsell/Downsell Page
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows have options for creating upsell and downsell pages.
Checkout Page
LaunchFlows uses Woocommerce checkout pages, while FunnelKit uses its own checkout pages.
Thank You Page
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows allow you to create a thank you page for your customers.
Donation
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows have options for creating donation pages.
Variation Products
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows allow you to create variation products.
Cart Abandonment
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows have options for recovering abandoned carts.
Order Bumps
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows allow you to create order bumps. In FunnelKit, you can control the design and settings for the order bump in the checkout pages.
In LaunchFlows, you can create order bumps within the checkout pages, and you can also control all the settings for the order bump from the section itself.
Subscriptions
Both platforms support subscription products. LaunchFlows supports subscription through WooCommerce subscription or any plugins, but it is recommended to use WooCommerce subscription.
CRM
LaunchFlows does not have any CRM capabilities, while FunnelKit does. FunnelKit has a mini CRM called Autonomy where you can see all the data about the customers, such as the actions they have taken, the orders they have used, and the purchases they have made.
You can also segment the context by fields, list tags, and you can add a new one manually or import it using CSV WordPress and WooCommerce.
Tracking ID, External Scripts & Custom CSS
Both platforms support tracking ID, external scripts, and custom CSS. LaunchFlows doesn’t have any in-built solution for it, but it can be done with any free plugins.
FunnelKit has a global option where you can set it up in all the different funnels, and you can include custom CSS and external scripts for each of the funnel pages.
Analytics
LaunchFlows does not have any custom analytics, so you need to use external ones or any analytics you see within WooCommerce.
FunnelKit has custom analytics within Autonomy and the dashboard itself. You can see the analytics for the cards, contacts, email automatization, SMS management, engagement, and everything.
Coupons
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows support coupons. In LaunchFlows, you can create coupons from the discount coupon option available in any of the funnels. In FunnelKit, you can create coupons from the documentation page.
Integrations
Both FunnelKit and LaunchFlows integrate with many platforms such as ActiveCampaign, Aweber, GetResponse, MailChimp, and others.
For whom is it suited?
In our opinion, FunnelKit is best suited for those who need more features and want to have CRM capabilities with design options and easy usage.
LaunchFlows is best suited for those who need a more straightforward solution without any extra features.
Conclusion
Overall, both LaunchFlows and FunnelKit are excellent options for creating and managing funnels within WordPress.
The decision between the two will ultimately come down to personal preference and needs.
