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Comparison · Mkt Auto
Mautic vs SendPortal
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Mautic and SendPortal — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:open-source
Mautic vs SendPortal: at a glance
What is Mautic?
Mautic 7.2.0 ships transactional emails, A/B testing, MMS, and a Marketplace API in its densest feature release.
Mautic 7.2.0 'Lynx Edition' is a substantial feature release — truly transactional emails, A/B testing for segment emails, MMS with token support, a Marketplace API with reviews and ratings, point insights, invite-by-email user management, bulk contact field operations, and an infinite campaign canvas. Earlier in the cycle, 7.1.2 patched seven CVEs across SQL injection, SSRF, SSTI, path traversal, and authorization bypass — a coordinated security sweep across three active version branches.
What is SendPortal?
SendPortal resurfaces with a v4 patch release, its first tag since 2020.
SendPortal's last tagged release before this month was v1.0.3 in July 2020. On October 22 it published v4.0.0.1, which fixes sp:install skipping migrations on fresh installs and a route-caching failure from a duplicate logout route. The changelog link implies a v4.0.0 release just before it, which isn't in the tracked entries.
Mautic vs SendPortal: editorial side-by-side
Mautic
3.8MKT AUTO
Mautic 7.2.0 ships transactional emails, A/B testing, MMS, and a Marketplace API in its densest feature release.
◆ Current state
Mautic 7.2.0 'Lynx Edition' is a substantial feature release — truly transactional emails, A/B testing for segment emails, MMS with token support, a Marketplace API with reviews and ratings, point insights, invite-by-email user management, bulk contact field operations, and an infinite campaign canvas. Earlier in the cycle, 7.1.2 patched seven CVEs across SQL injection, SSRF, SSTI, path traversal, and authorization bypass — a coordinated security sweep across three active version branches.
◆ Where it's heading
Two parallel stories define this period: feature depth and security maturity. The Marketplace API is the most directional move in 7.2.0 — it signals Mautic betting on a third-party plugin ecosystem rather than competing solely on native features. If the Marketplace gains traction, extensibility becomes the platform's differentiation. The security sweep in 7.1.2 shows the project is investing in coordinated disclosure and multi-branch maintenance, which is table stakes for enterprise adoption.
◆ Prediction
The Marketplace will gain a managed distribution model and featured plugin promotions. The campaign builder's infinite canvas is a UX investment that will likely see visual editing improvements in 7.3.0.
SendPortal
2.5MKT AUTO
SendPortal resurfaces with a v4 patch release, its first tag since 2020.
◆ Current state
SendPortal's last tagged release before this month was v1.0.3 in July 2020. On October 22 it published v4.0.0.1, which fixes sp:install skipping migrations on fresh installs and a route-caching failure from a duplicate logout route. The changelog link implies a v4.0.0 release just before it, which isn't in the tracked entries.
◆ Where it's heading
A major version followed by fixes to the installer suggests the project is active again and new installs are being tested. With two tagged releases six years apart, there's no cadence to read yet.
◆ Prediction
If v4 is a real revival, more point releases should follow within weeks; another long silence would mean v4 was a one-off.
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Recent activity from Mautic and SendPortal
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 7d agoSendPortalv4.0.0.1: fixes fresh-install migrations and route caching
- 1mo agoMauticMautic Community 7.2.0 Lynx Edition ⚡
- 3mo agoMautic7.2.0-rc2
- 3mo agoMauticMautic Community 7.1.3
- 4mo agoMauticMautic Community 7.2.0 RC: Lynx Edition
- 5mo agoMauticMautic Community 7.1.2 ⚡
- 5mo agoMauticMautic Community 6.0.9
- 6y agoSendPortalv1.0.3: Drops laracatch-client dependency
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Mautic and SendPortal?
Both compete on the same themes — open-source — within Mkt Auto. Mautic is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 3.8 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Mautic better than SendPortal?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Mautic is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 3.8 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Mkt Auto products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Mautic?
Top Mautic alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Mautic alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/mautic for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to SendPortal?
Top SendPortal alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "SendPortal alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/sendportal for the full list with editorial commentary on each.