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A Brevo alternative built for Nigerian businesses
Looking for a Brevo alternative in Nigeria? Brevo was called Sendinblue until 2023. This page puts Brevo and EngageIQ side by side: pricing models, automation, SMS, WhatsApp and how you pay.
Why Nigerian businesses look past Brevo
- Brevo takes payment by credit card, processed by Adyen, or PayPal. Many Nigerian bank cards have limits on spending in foreign currency.
- Marketing automation starts on the Standard plan, not on Starter or Free.
Brevo and EngageIQ side by side
| Brevo | EngageIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Priced by emails sent per month | Priced by subscribers, with a monthly email allowance |
| Free plan or trial | 300 emails a day | 14-day free trial: 100 subscribers, 500 emails, no card |
| Entry paid plan | Starter from $9 a month (5,000 emails), Standard from $18, Professional from $499 | Starter $29 a month: 1,000 subscribers, 5,000 emails |
| Billing and payment | Credit card through Adyen, or PayPal | Naira by bank transfer from any Nigerian bank, or US dollars by card |
| SMS | From Starter; SMS credits sold separately | Not yet |
| Professional plan and above | Not yet | |
| Automation | Standard plan and above | Event and Group triggered journeys on every plan, including the trial |
Where Brevo is stronger
- SMS from the Starter plan, with credits bought separately.
- WhatsApp on the Professional plan and above.
- Web push notifications.
- Sales CRM add-ons: Sales Essentials and Sales Advanced.
- A larger free sending allowance: 300 emails a day.
Where EngageIQ is stronger
- Pay in naira by bank transfer from any Nigerian bank, so dollar card limits do not stop you.
- Event and Group triggered journeys on every plan, including the trial.
- A team in Lagos that builds for Nigerian businesses.
Move your contacts
Follow the step-by-step guide to move your contacts.
Frequently asked questions
- Does EngageIQ send WhatsApp messages like Brevo?
- Not yet. EngageIQ sends email today. Brevo offers WhatsApp on its Professional plan and above.
- Is EngageIQ part of Brevo or Sendinblue?
- No. EngageIQ is an independent company in Lagos and is not affiliated with Brevo.
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Sources
- Brevo pricing page, https://www.brevo.com/pricing/, checked on 1 October 2026.
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