Compare Email Countdown Timers
Find the best countdown timer for your email marketing campaigns. See how CountHub compares to other popular tools.
Feature Comparison Table
All the features you need to make an informed decision. CountHub is the only countdown timer with vertical layout support, view analytics, and recurring countdowns.
| Feature | CountHub | CleverTimer | CountdownMail | Sendtric | MailTimers | MotionMail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | €9/month | Free | $7+/mo | Free (100k) | Free (100k) | Free (500) |
| EU Hosted (GDPR) | ✅ France | ✅ Germany | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Vertical Layout | ✅ Exclusive | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Languages | 8 | Multiple | Multiple | 30+ | Multiple | 5 |
| View Analytics | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transparent Backgrounds | ✅ All plans | ❌ | ⚠️ Paid only | ❌ | ⚠️ Paid only | ⚠️ Paid only |
| No Watermark | ✅ All plans | ✅ | ❌ Paid | ✅ | ❌ Paid | ❌ Paid |
| Recurring Countdowns | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Scheduled Start | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Apple MPP Fallback | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Why Choose CountHub?
France-Based Hosting
All data stored in France on French cloud infrastructure. Full GDPR compliance with no data transfers outside the EU.
Vertical Layout (Exclusive)
Industry-first vertical countdown layout. Perfect for mobile-optimized emails where horizontal space is limited.
8 Languages
Reach international audiences with countdowns in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Polish.
Cookie-Free Analytics
Track countdown views without cookies or consent banners. Privacy-respecting analytics that just works.
Quick Comparisons
See how CountHub stacks up against each competitor at a glance.
CountHub vs CleverTimer
Free EU-hosted countdowns with MPP fallback
CountHub vs CountdownMail
US-based high-volume senders
CountHub vs Sendtric
Multi-language campaigns on a budget
CountHub vs MailTimers
Recurring timers with free tier
CountHub vs MotionMail
Established brand, basic free tier
Which Tool is Best For You?
Choose CountHub if you need:
- ✅ GDPR compliance with EU hosting
- ✅ Vertical layouts for mobile emails
- ✅ Multi-language countdowns
- ✅ View analytics without cookies
- ✅ Recurring or scheduled countdowns
- ✅ Professional timers without watermarks
Consider alternatives if you need:
- • Free EU-hosted timer (CleverTimer - Germany)
- • Apple Mail Privacy Protection fallback (CleverTimer)
- • Free tier with 100k+ views (Sendtric, MailTimers)
- • 30+ language support (Sendtric)
Note: Only CountHub offers vertical layouts + view analytics + recurring countdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is EU hosting important for countdown timers?
When subscribers open emails containing countdown timers, their email client makes a request to the timer server. This request includes IP addresses which are personal data under GDPR. EU-hosted services like CountHub keep this data within the EU, simplifying compliance.
What makes vertical layouts unique?
Most email templates have narrow mobile layouts where horizontal countdowns get cramped. CountHub's exclusive vertical layout stacks the time units vertically, making them readable on any screen size.
Do I need a free plan?
Free plans often come with watermarks, limited features, or usage caps. CountHub's €9/month Starter plan includes 50,000 credits (views) with no watermarks and full features – often better value than "free" alternatives.
How do recurring countdowns work?
Recurring countdowns automatically restart after expiration. Perfect for daily deals, weekly promotions, or events that repeat. CountHub supports simple (restart after duration), daily (reset at specific time), and weekly (reset on specific day) recurrence modes.
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