Email marketing platforms charge more as subscriber lists grow
Email marketing tools commonly price based on list size, meaning users pay increasingly more simply for growing their audience, regardless of usage or sending volume. This subscriber-based pricing model discourages list growth and frustrates marketers who feel penalized for success.
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