Head-to-head · Email Design Software
Stripo vs Mailtrap Email Template Builder
Stripo leads on 0 checks, Mailtrap Email Template Builder on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreStripo · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresStripo · 4 of 4
Stripo scores higher on our rubric for email design software: 8.9 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Mailtrap Email Template Builder leads on included editor seats: 3 versus 2.
Stripo is the better fit for marketers needing broad ESP export coverage. Mailtrap Email Template Builder is the better fit for developers building API-hosted email templates.
- Stripo fits best
Marketers needing broad ESP export coverage
- Mailtrap Email Template Builder fits best
Developers building API-hosted email templates
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Side by side
| Feature | Stripo 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Mailtrap Email Template Builder 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Email Design Software | #8 in Email Design Software |
| Best for | Marketers needing broad ESP export coverage | Developers building API-hosted email templates |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $200/yr | $15/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone | Email, Live chat |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, 2FA |
| Integrations | 90+ integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Stripo 4/4 · Mailtrap Email Template Builder 1/4 | ||
| Reusable content blocks | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| HTML export | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Custom code editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom fonts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Editor type | Drag-and-drop | Drag-and-drop |
| Included editor seats | 2 | 3 (best) |
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| Our verdict | Stripo is a web-based email design platform for marketers, email creators, agencies, and teams. It combines a drag-and-drop builder with HTML and CSS editing, responsive desktop and mobile design, reusable content modules, custom fonts,… Read the review → |
Mailtrap Email Template Builder is a cloud-based web and API tool for creating responsive email templates. It suits developers building API-hosted templates for user-triggered, marketing, or bulk messages, while giving content teams a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Stripo — where it wins
- Exports templates to 90+ ESPs and email clients
- Combines visual design with HTML and CSS code editing
- Supports reusable modules, collaboration, AMP, and AI tools
Where it doesn't
- Free plan allows only 4 exports monthly
- Basic starts at $20 per month for expanded limits
- Higher usage tiers are needed for larger teams and libraries
Mailtrap Email Template Builder — where it wins
- Drag-and-drop and HTML editors support responsive email design.
- Merge tags, custom variables, and test-data previews aid personalization.
- Hosted templates can be referenced through the Mailtrap API.
Where it doesn't
- Integrations focus on Mailtrap Email API and SMTP.
- Cloud deployment may not fit teams requiring on-premise hosting.
- Monthly pricing rises from $15 Basic to $750 Enterprise.
- Stripo8.9/10 · Free plan
A flexible email design workspace with broad ESP exports and collaborative editing.
Visit StripoFull verdict → - Mailtrap Email Template Builder8.0/10 · Free plan
A focused builder for developers who need API-hosted, personalized email templates.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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