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MailBeez vs SendPortal

A side-by-side editorial comparison of MailBeez and SendPortal — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

MailBeez vs SendPortal: at a glance

FeatureMailBeezSendPortal
SectorMkt AutoMkt Auto
Velocity score5.02.5
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesemail-marketing, zencart, v5-rewrite, ecommerce-pluginemail marketing, self-hosted, laravel, open-source
Last editorial update5h ago19d ago
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What is MailBeez?

MailBeez V5 arrives with a redesigned workspace, dark mode and V5-ready modules.

MailBeez is an email-marketing plugin for Zen Cart and similar shops. After weeks of 4.9.99 patches and module compatibility updates, V5 shipped with V5.0.1 on November 11: a redesigned workspace with clearer insights, dark mode and simpler navigation, plus V5 support across opt-out, web view, bounce handling, review importers and throttling modules.

Read the full MailBeez trajectory →

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.

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MailBeez vs SendPortal: editorial side-by-side

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MailBeez
MKT AUTO
5.0

MailBeez V5 arrives with a redesigned workspace, dark mode and V5-ready modules.

◆ Current state

MailBeez is an email-marketing plugin for Zen Cart and similar shops. After weeks of 4.9.99 patches and module compatibility updates, V5 shipped with V5.0.1 on November 11: a redesigned workspace with clearer insights, dark mode and simpler navigation, plus V5 support across opt-out, web view, bounce handling, review importers and throttling modules.

◆ Where it's heading

The V5 rewrite that started with the September addon wave and the MAIA assistant is now the default experience. Releases should shift from compatibility work toward features built on the new workspace.

◆ Prediction

Expect quick 5.0.x fix releases and further modules gaining V5 support; whether MAIA gets deeper use in the new workspace is not yet clear from the entries.

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SendPortal
MKT AUTO
2.5

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.

Alternatives to MailBeez and SendPortal

Other Mkt Auto products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either MailBeez or SendPortal.

See all MailBeez alternatives → · See all SendPortal alternatives →

Recent activity from MailBeez and SendPortal

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 2d agoMailBeezMailBeez V5 ships: redesigned workspace and dark mode
  2. 10d agoMailBeezProspect newsletters no longer need a name
  3. 12d agoMailBeezVersion check now requires MailBeez Pro 5.27 or newer
  4. 15d agoMailBeezExtended Customer Information V. 5.0
  5. 17d agoMailBeezMailBeez 4.9.99.29: DB maintenance and UI tweaks
  6. 19d agoMailBeezMailBeez 4.9.99.26: UI, analytics speed, Zen Cart fix
  7. 23d agoSendPortalv4.0.0.1: fixes fresh-install migrations and route caching
  8. 6y agoSendPortalv1.0.3: Drops laracatch-client dependency

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between MailBeez and SendPortal?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. MailBeez is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 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 MailBeez better than SendPortal?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. MailBeez is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 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 MailBeez?

Top MailBeez alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "MailBeez alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/mailbeez 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.