7 best online newsletter tools in Canada (Email Marketing)

Olivier Rousseau
25 December 2024 2 min read

With so many ways to communicate with customers today, sending newsletters remains a powerful tool to engage your audience and promote your services.

For Canadian businesses, choosing the right platform is critical, especially if you want to comply with language preferences and privacy laws.

Here’s a list of the 7 best newsletter tools for Canadian businesses.

1. Activity Messenger 🇨🇦
2. CyberImpact 🇨🇦
3. Envoke 🇨🇦
4. Cakemail 🇨🇦
5. Mailchimp
6. Constant Contact
7. Brevo

7 best online newsletter tools in Canada

1. Activity Messenger (Designed in 🇨🇦)

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Designed for small and medium businesses, Activity Messenger stands out for its all-in-one approach. In addition to newsletter creation, it offers tools for SMS campaigns, survey automation and online registration management. Its bilingual features make it ideal for companies that need to communicate in both French and English.

Highlights:


2. Cyberimpact (Designed in 🇨🇦)

Canadian Alternative to CyberImpact

Designed in Quebec, Cyberimpact is a solution for companies looking for a tool that complies with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Its intuitive interface makes it easy to quickly create professional newsletters with support for various automations.

Highlights:

  • French-language support
  • Templates tailored to different industries
  • Simplified consent management
  • Marketing automation


3. Envoke
(Designed in 🇨🇦)

Canadian Alternative to Evoke in Canada

Envoke, designed in Canada, is ideal for businesses managing consent and data protection compliance. It offers tailored solutions for both B2B and B2C needs.

Highlights:

  • Compliance with Canadian privacy laws
  • Focus on ethical marketing
  • Perfect for targeted campaigns


4. Cakemail
(Designed in 🇨🇦)

Cakemail alternative in Canada

Cakemail simplifies email marketing for small businesses. With pre-designed templates and an intuitive interface, campaigns can be launched quickly and easily.

Highlights:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Competitive pricing
  • Ideal for startups and small businesses


5. Mailchimp 

A pioneer in newsletter creation, Mailchimp offers a wide range of templates and advanced analytics tools. It’s ideal for businesses looking for a robust platform to reach an international audience.

Highlights:

  • Customizable templates
  • Integration with various tools
  • Advanced analytics for tracking campaign performance

 


 

6. Constant Contact

Constant Contact is ideal for small businesses that want to get started quickly. It includes features like subscriber management, campaign scheduling, and social media sharing tools.

Highlights:

  • Strong customer support
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • E-commerce features

 


7. Brevo (formerly SendinBlue)

Brevo is a comprehensive solution for companies that want to combine email marketing with CRM management. It features competitive pricing and advanced automation options.

Highlights:

  • Pay-per-send pricing model
  • Advanced list segmentation
  • Multi-channel platform (emails, SMS, chat)

Comparison table

Tool French Support Price Designed in Canada Key Features
Activity Messenger 🇨🇦 Yes $$ Yes Multilingual, SMS, Surveys, Online Sales
Cyberimpact 🇨🇦 Yes $$ Yes Various templates, easy-to-use
Envoke 🇨🇦 Yes $$$ No Ethical marketing, compliance
Cakemail 🇨🇦 Yes $ No User-friendly, affordable
Mailchimp No $$-$$$ No Advanced analytics
Constant Contact No $$-$$$ No Simplicity, strong customer support
Brevo No $$ No CRM included, flexible pricing

How to Choose the Right Tool

  • Business size: If you run a small business, choose simple tools like Activity Messenger, Cyberimpact, or Courrielleur. Activity Messenger can also replace other US-based tools such as JotForm, SurveyMonkey, SmartWaiver and Eventbrite.
  • Automation needs: Mailchimp, Brevo and Envoke offer the best options for creating complex campaigns. Keep in mind, however, that your data will be stored in the United States.
  • Budget: Mailerlite or Cakemail are great options if you’re on a budget.

Choosing the right newsletter tool depends on your specific needs, audience, and budget. Regardless of your choice, the platforms mentioned above will help you maximize the impact of your communications.

To learn more about Activity Messenger, book a meeting with one of our experts.

Written by Olivier Rousseau Olivier is a kids sports programs owner who has been operating for over a decade with locations in Montreal, Quebec city & Ottawa. He also helps Gymnastics Club, Swim Schools and Dance Studios streamline their operations. He is the co-founder of Activity Messenger an online registration platform for the sports & leisure industry.

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