Dot Digital has been excellent from day one. Having worked with them previously at Marie Curie and now Sue Ryder, I am finding them consistently good. The customer support from our account manager, Tom, has been great, and the online chat function sees that I never get stuck. Dot Digital is easy to use, I use it on a daily basis. It's also great that it's easy to implement and easy to integrate with other platforms. Having used Mailchimp previously, this system beats it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are a few key things missing from designs, and it seems that big picture thinking has been implemented instead of actually thinking of user experience. This includes things such as the chat icon blocking data in the bottom right hand corner of a report, SMS reporting via a Google Sheet not being a thing just to name a couple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s really user-friendly. The dashboard and overall organisation of the platform are brilliant and make it easy to navigate. The folder structure has helped us stay more organised, and the email builder—especially the "custom blocks" feature—saves us loads of time when we need to replicate certain blocks across different emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’m confused about the different email types for programs versus ad hoc emails. I don’t understand why triggered emails are required when you can just add standard emails to programs anyway. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like that Dotdigital is easy to use, and it has a lot of integrations available which makes it quite versatile. It's quite technical in how things connect, allowing you to understand the connections and the time it takes for flows to populate. The data management is really robust, and they have strong privacy protocols. The platform also includes a great RFM analysis tool, which I appreciate as it's free with the platform. Additionally, Dotdigital is like a graduated version of Mailchimp with more automation and data analytics, and the support from the Dotdigital team is really robust, which is second to none. The initial setup was very easy for my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think they were pretty late to the SMS game, and so the SMS function feels a little bit slower than other platforms such as klaviyo and Attentive. They also don't have an inbuilt pop-up form, and you need a third party for that, which can be another cost added to the platform, and it would be better if everything was in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Dotdigital for all our mass emails, automated emails and journeys, forms, surveys, and integration with our Shopify store. I find it to be a one-stop shop for engaging our supporters digitally. It holds all our information and streamlines our communications, keeping us consistent with templates and allowing automation and integration with our websites. I like how it makes a smoother journey for our supporters. The UX of editing and creating emails is much better than other platforms I've used. The help and support are also very good. I enjoy mapping out visual journeys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Reporting for journeys is difficult when monitoring monthly trends. Exporting engagement data against individuals is impossible. Permission control on users is limited, it would be nice to block permissions to certain data fields. Forms are basic, for example, there are no address verification options and validation of data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Dotdigital incredibly valuable for our email marketing needs. The platform makes it simple to build emails, and we've managed to create a consistent-looking email newsletter thanks to the use of Custom Blocks. The audience segments feature is particularly useful, as we've been able to make detailed segments based on interests or previous clicks, which has boosted our remarketing efforts and increased open and click-to-open rates. The triggered emails feature is superbly useful for us, especially as we use it for transactional emails whenever a donation is made through our integrated payment portal. Overall, these features make Dotdigital stand out to me. Our account manager, Sean Ardley, has been brilliant throughout our time with him - exceptionally helpful and always answers queries promptly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like to see more customization on the Email Dashboard so I can see charts/graphs on the metrics we specifically find useful at our charity. Though, admittedly this could be a knowledge gap on my part. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Dotdigital is how intuitive and flexible the platform is for managing email and marketing automation. It makes it easy to build, schedule, and personalise campaigns without needing a lot of technical expertise. The segmentation tools are particularly strong, allowing us to target the right audiences with relevant messaging, which has noticeably improved engagement.

I also really value the level of support provided by the Dotdigital team. They’re responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive in helping us get the most out of the platform. The integrations with other systems we use are smooth, which helps streamline our workflow and saves time across campaigns.

Overall, it’s a reliable, user-friendly platform that supports both day-to-day marketing needs and more advanced campaign strategies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The reporting and analytics, although useful, can sometimes feel limited or not as intuitive as they could be, particularly when trying to extract more detailed insights or build custom reports. Additionally, certain interface elements can feel slightly dated, and navigating between different sections isn’t always as seamless as it could be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using Dotdigital for about seven years across two organizations, and my experience has been consistently excellent. One of Dotdigital's biggest strengths is its people, who are knowledgeable and proactive. I find the account managers genuinely help us get the most out of the platform, making a real difference. The migration from Mailchimp to Dotdigital was seamless, and the onboarding process was smooth and well-managed. Our onboarding manager, Jeri, made a complex transition feel straightforward and well-structured. Since going live nearly three years ago, we've seen continuous improvement in our email performance. Dotdigital enables us to build complex, engaging supporter journeys and take a strategic approach to lifecycle marketing. I appreciate that Dotdigital is not just an email provider; we've expanded into SMS campaigns, WhatsApp messaging, and integrated forms, which is a major advantage for both data and operations. The level of ongoing support is excellent, with strong, responsive, and strategic customer success managers. Dotdigital offers robust functionality, ease of use, strong integrations, and excellent human support, which is rare in the market. They also invest in their community through events and learning opportunities, which I find particularly valuable for growth and staying competitive. Additionally, the platform is intuitive, especially when building complex journeys, and the documentation and live support from their team are outstanding. They are an invaluable extension of our team, giving us the confidence to keep pushing forward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Integrations within the charity sector are somewhat basic as an offering, and bespoke integration projects can be somewhat expensive. More bespoke integrations for specific tools such as Raiser’s Edge and other payment platforms would be helpful. For example, a direct integration with iRaiser, our donation platform, would be valuable to see how much income was brought in by a campaign or journey. This would help from a reporting and segmentation perspective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very simple interface and doesn't limit you when you're looking to develop your account and email marketing. We're seamlessly integrated with other apps, like Zapier, which really helps us connect properly. Pricing is all reasonable compared with other software. We've had no issues with performance, the automations function all okay. Our onboarding process from a few years ago was smooth and the team were very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would say the editing functions on email can be a little bit clunky at times, but that's minor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the interface Dotdigital has, making it easy for me to find campaigns and other tools quickly. I was able to navigate the site from day one and have consistently been able to find what I need. I also appreciate the customer service, which has been really quick and helpful. Dotdigital integrates with our CRM effortlessly, and I find its ease of use in sending emails and the number of sends it can produce are valuable for our lead generation campaigns. We've used Dotdigital for 8 years, and I believe its capabilities have been a strong reason for our growth. I didn't personally set it up, but from what I know, it was pretty simple and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main problem for me is the lack of templates for making HTML campaigns, and some of the templates out there are also quite basic. There has also been the odd occasion in which emails haven't been able to export out of Dotdigital, but this could have been an error from our end and not Dotdigital's. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The automation/programme tool is really useful, and it lets you connect to other channels to create an omni-channel-focused customer journey. It also includes a very intuitive drag-and-drop email builder. I also really like how responsive the team is—there’s a lot of support available through the chat functionality, which uses the Winston AI tool, or it can connect you to a customer representative if you need to take it further. There’s also a full support link explaining how to style articles, plus loads of videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the tools on offer in the forms. They work well for data capture, and they can also be used for feedback surveys. That said, the tool could do more on the survey side, especially if it added exclusive answer options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.