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4.4 out of 5 stars

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Time to Implement

2 months

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Dotdigital Demo - Marketing automation program builder
The program builder features nodes - actions, delays, decisions and end points - linked with connectors, enabling you to create automated marketing workflows. Enrolled contacts make their way through your program based on the rules you've specified.
Dotdigital Demo - Drag and drop email builder
Create stunning emails in a flash with building blocks and pre-built templates.
Dotdigital Demo - Customer dashboard
The customer dashboard shows an interactive visualization of your customers (grouped by RFM persona) and a table showing revenue by persona.
Dotdigital Demo - SMS campaign builder
Make direct and immediate connections with SMS marketing. SMS engagement is growing with click-through rates increasing by over 300% in recent years. With Dotdigital, you can access the ever-growing benefits of SMS marketing to over 200 countries.
Dotdigital Demo - Single customer view
Know who your customers are, their interests, and what drives them. The single customer view brings together all the up-to-date, actionable and real-time data you have on a customer and lets you instantly access it in one single location.
Dotdigital Demo - Opportunities dashboard
The Opportunities dashboard gives you a real-time view of your contacts based on customer persona and their engagement level. From this, we create opportunity groups ranging from Most engaged champions to Lightly engaged non-customers.
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and excellent customer support provided by Dotdigital, highlighting its intuitive interface that simplifies email creation and campaign management. The platform's robust segmentation and automation features enhance marketing efficiency, making it suitable for both small and large businesses. However, some users note that reporting capabilities could be improved.

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SL
IT Manager
Computer & Network Security
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful Multichannel Marketing with Robust Automation and Integrations"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

Dotdigital has verified it’s powerful support for marketing through adopting diverse channels and offering robust services

The process of campaigns creation is efficiently managed by this app, with pre-built templates

The segmentation and automation process are well developed by this app to keep marketers charged

There is remarkable integration support with diverse programs including CRM

We get perfect onboarding facilitation and guide from the app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

There is a significant need for learning before operating this app and it takes time

The price for Dotdigital increases, more so when contacts keep popping or scaling upwards Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rob Hughes of Dotdigital

Hey Samantha,

Thanks for the review!

We appreciate it.

Regards,

Rob H

HO
CRM Executive
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Dotdigital: User-Friendly ESP for Easy Campaigns, Segmentation & Journeys"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

Dotdigital is definitely the ESP that I have found easy to pick and run with, much more user friendly than some of their competitors. Can easily create campaigns, segmentations and journeys that businesses would need. Also their chatbot AI is actually really helpful and when not their customer support team are really responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

Dotdigital can be a touch basic and misses some finer touches such as being able to create different versions of a email journeys so that you aren't having to delete or copy previous ones and can revert if the changes prove to be ineffective. Also we have an issue where clients have multiple accounts within our business but all registered under a single email address, Dotdigital's inability to use anything except email address as the contact's unique identifier has proved problematic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rob Hughes of Dotdigital

Hey Henry,

Thanks for the review!

We use Email, mobile number or even custom identifiers for contacts now. We've got more information on this here: https://support.dotdigital.com/en/articles/11745347-use-custom-identifiers

Regards,

Rob H

Michaela C.
MC
Digital Marketing Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Empowers Personalization & Automation, Seamless to Use"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

I love using Dotdigital for all our Email and SMS marketing. I appreciate the personalisation, automation, and quickness of using templates. What stands out for me is the ability to make programs easily and analyze them. I find the advanced features immensely helpful compared to other ESPs. I particularly enjoy the ability to personalise the user experience and automate campaigns to save time. The initial setup was easy, which was a great relief. I also value the use of segments for targeted emails, as it enhances our marketing efforts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

I dislike that A/B testing on transactional emails is limited. Right now, you can only use automation to split the campaigns. It would be better if you could A/B split like the marketing emails now allow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rob Hughes of Dotdigital

Hey Michaela,

Thanks for the review!

We appreciate it.

Regards,

Rob H

ST
Communications Partner
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Email Automation and Segmentation"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

The automation and journey-building tools are the standout features for us. We can map out multi-step journeys with triggers, timing rules, and decision points based on customer behaviour or data, which makes it much easier to manage ongoing communications at scale. Segmentation is also a big benefit because it allows us to tailor messaging to specific groups, improving relevance and engagement. From a day-to-day perspective, it’s helpful having a platform that supports both campaign activity and automated transactional messaging, so we’re not switching between tools to manage different types of emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

There are a few areas where Dotdigital could improve. Some of the more advanced features, like automation and segmentation, can feel a bit complex to set up and troubleshoot, especially when you're in a hurry or dealing with multiple data points and conditions. When things don't work as expected, it can take time to pinpoint where the issue is, and clearer diagnostic tools or at-a-glance troubleshooting would make it easier. Some tasks involve more steps than expected, so streamlining workflows and making navigation more intuitive would help everyday efficiency. Also, while support is excellent, having more practical, scenario-based guidance in-product, like templates or best practice prompts for common automations and transactional setups, would make onboarding new users and building confidence faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rob Hughes of Dotdigital

Hey Scott,

Thanks for the review! We appreciate it.

Regards,

Rob H

AF
Brand Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible Marketing Automation with Dotdigital"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

I use Dotdigital as a marketing tool to reach our customers, allowing us to inform them about offers and new product launches. It's super easy, quick, and efficient. I love the segment option and the ability to change the look and feel to match our branding. The embedded forms are a great feature as well. I really appreciate the flexibility and automation, which make managing our welcome, abandoned cart, and product flows so easy. We can easily create dedicated product flows and enroll customers to receive specific content when they purchase a product. Scheduling sends at specific times is also straightforward, freeing us from manual sends. The initial setup was easy and quick. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

I don't have any suggestions at the moment, maybe more available fonts or possibility to integrate more dynamic HTML. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rob Hughes of Dotdigital

Hey Audric,

Thanks for the review! We appreciate it.

Regards,

Rob H

Shona C.
SC
Director of Marketing and Customer Experience
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Onboarding and Outstanding Support with Dot Digital"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

The platform is easy to use, with good training provided and the online academy there to easily answer any queries we have had during onboarding. When we have needed a bit more support, then availability and speed of the customer support team has been excellent. We found the integration with our CRM tricky, but that is down to the complexities of the CRM, and have found that now we have access to all our data, we are able to segment better and be more targeted than we could with our old e-marketing platform. We are using Dot Digital daily, and finding it simple and self-explanatory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

There is only one thing that I find tricky and that is the summary email send reports. It would be good if these could be split into two parts - high level send stats, and then the more detailed analysis of behaviour. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rob Hughes of Dotdigital

Hey Shona,

Thanks for the review! We appreciate it.

Regards,

Rob H

Leon M.
LM
Copywriter and Content Marketer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Campaign Automation with a Touch of Personalization"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

I use Dotdigital to build marketing and transactional email campaigns, and I like that it makes building emails and programs really simple and easy for most people to pick up. I appreciate the automation feature, allowing me to see everything at a glance without the need for manual intervention. I enjoy the program building feature because, although it looks complicated at first, it's quite simple and I like building the logic. It helps me create full campaigns and automate them while personalizing the user experience with effective segmentation, saving me a lot of time and providing a better experience for customers. I also prefer the look and feel of the emails built with Dotdigital, and I found the initial setup to be very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

It would be nice to be able to edit a scheduled campaign without having to cancel the scheduled send, edit it, and then schedule the email again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rob Hughes of Dotdigital

Hey Leon,

We appreciate your review and are glad that Dotdigital meets your email marketing needs while offering quick support. Your feedback on email block design will be considered as we continue to enhance our platform. Thank you for your valuable insights!

Regards,

Rob H

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
UN
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive Template Builder That Makes Email Campaigns Easy, and Insightful"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

I like the format around template building, and I like how intuitive the platform is. I like all the features, and the fact that new features are being added as time goes on. I found it really easy to pick up, without having previous knowledge of the platform - so it was easy to get started with my email campaigns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

I can't really think of a function about DotDigital that I dislike. I think my organisation could make better use of it - but that's on us, and our data processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MT
Marketing and Communications Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Email Marketing with Dotdigital"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

I really like how Dotdigital is the simplest and easiest platform to use. It's always been simple for me, especially in building emails. It’s also great to see all the exciting new features coming in, which makes it an exciting time to be part of the team. The AI platform is really useful, especially for creating engaging content and subject lines for our students. We're also looking into personalization, which might improve our workflow. Overall, it's very simple, especially for email communications and engaging content, and it helps us house data and view reports conveniently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

I don't dislike anything about Dotdigital Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
UN
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Why Dotdigital is my go-to for serious campaigns"
What do you like best about Dotdigital?

I genuinely love using Dotdigital because it finally feels like everything is in one place without the usual headaches. What really wins me over is how intuitive yet powerful it is: the drag-and-drop editor is a dream for quick campaigns (and newbie users), the AI features (like WinstonAI) give smart insights without overwhelming. Not to mention the top-notch support team that actually gets back to you like real humans who care about your results. It saves me time, boosts engagement, and makes scaling feel achievable rather than chaotic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Dotdigital?

There's often a steep learning curve on some bits; while the basics are manageable, diving into advanced automations, segmentation, or custom workflows takes real time and sometimes training to master. template customisation options aren't as flexible as I'd like for branded designs, some reporting quirks pop up occasionally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rob Hughes of Dotdigital

Hey,

Thanks for the review! We really appreciate it.

Regards,

Rob H

Pricing Insights

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

12 months

Average Discount

9%

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Dotdigital Features
Building and Personalizing Emails
Sending Outbound Emails
Manage Email Deliverability
Basic Reporting
Web Analytics
Landing Pages and Forms
Dynamic Content
A/B Testing
Data Quality Management
Segmentation
Online Behavior Tracking
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