MIGRATION / OMNISEND → KLAVIYO PLAYBOOK
Migration · Omnisend

Omnisend to Klaviyo Migration, Workflows Rebuilt as Flows

Moving from Omnisend to Klaviyo means rebuilding every workflow as a Klaviyo flow, carrying email and SMS consent across without a gap, turning tags into profile properties and cutting over without a dip in deliverability. Klaviyo's help centre lists no built-in Omnisend import, so contacts move by export and import, with consent checked before anything sends. We are an official partner of both Omnisend and Klaviyo, so the free audit will also tell you plainly if staying on Omnisend is the better call. A typical move takes 2-3 weeks.

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Why migrate

Why brands move from Omnisend to Klaviyo.

01

Klaviyo's segmentation depth is meaningfully greater

Omnisend segments are good. Klaviyo segments are exceptional, real-time, recursively combinable, with native predictive properties and product-feed integration.

02

Predictive analytics native to Klaviyo

Predicted CLV, predicted churn risk, predicted next purchase date. None of these exist in Omnisend, and they unlock segmentation strategies that Omnisend can't replicate.

03

The DTC tech stack is built around Klaviyo

Postscript, Yotpo, Recharge, LoyaltyLion, Triple Whale, Daasity, every ecommerce-native tool has a deeper Klaviyo integration than Omnisend integration.

04

Bigger benchmark dataset for benchmarking

Klaviyo's scale gives access to ecommerce benchmarks that Omnisend simply cannot match. Useful for executive reporting and channel sizing decisions.

/ What breaks in bad migrations

Where DIY Omnisend migrations go wrong.

These are the things most brands lose when they migrate without a structured process. Each one is fixable, but only if you know to fix it before cutover, not after.

  • Omnisend Workflows rebuilt as Klaviyo Flows (logic preserved, syntax different)
  • SMS subscriber lists need careful migration to maintain compliance
  • Tag-based segmentation rebuilt with Klaviyo profile properties
  • Templates rebuilt (Omnisend templates do not export to Klaviyo)
  • Storefront forms updated from Omnisend embeds to Klaviyo
Procedure

How to migrate from Omnisend to Klaviyo, in 5 steps.

Same process every time. Same outcome every time. Done-for-you, fixed timeline, full transparency.

  1. 01 PHASE

    Omnisend audit + Klaviyo planning

    Full audit of Omnisend account: workflows, segments, subscribers, sending volume, deliverability state. Klaviyo plan sized accordingly.

  2. 02 PHASE

    Klaviyo account setup + authentication

    New Klaviyo account, store integration, sending domain authenticated, list architecture aligned with your business model.

  3. 03 PHASE

    Workflow rebuild

    Every Omnisend workflow rebuilt as a Klaviyo flow. Logic improvements applied where appropriate (better filters, better timing, better segmentation).

  4. 04 PHASE

    Subscriber + segment migration

    Subscribers and segments imported with consent flags, engagement scoring, and behavioural data preserved.

  5. 05 PHASE

    Cutover with monitoring

    DNS updates, Omnisend sending paused, Klaviyo flows activated, daily deliverability monitoring for 14 days.

Frequently asked

Omnisend to Klaviyo migration FAQ

Q.01 Why would I move from Omnisend to Klaviyo? +

/ Answer

For depth: segmentation, analytics, predictive properties, ecosystem integration. For brands hitting ceiling features in Omnisend (or wanting better deliverability + reporting), Klaviyo is the standard upgrade path.

Q.02 Will my Omnisend SMS subscribers transfer? +

/ Answer

Yes, with care. SMS consent flags must transfer compliantly (TCPA in US, Spam Act in AU). We handle this as part of the migration.

Q.03 Are there pricing differences? +

/ Answer

Yes. At list price Omnisend Standard is cheaper at every size: $81 a month at 5,000 contacts against Klaviyo's $100, and $413 against $720 at 50,000. Omnisend Pro and Klaviyo are close: $90 against $100 at 5,000 and $715 against $720 at 50,000 (both checked 1 October 2026). The audit models both on your real contact counts and flows.

Q.04 How long does an Omnisend to Klaviyo migration take, and what does it cost? +

/ Answer

Two to three weeks for most accounts. It runs as a fixed-scope Project Engagement with a single fee, typically $3-15K depending on scope, and the free audit puts the exact scope and price in writing within 24 hours.

Q.05 Should I stay on Omnisend instead? +

/ Answer

Often, yes. If your flows are standard, your list is under about 10,000 contacts, or your products sit close to Klaviyo's acceptable use policy, staying on Omnisend and running it better is usually the right call. We are an official Omnisend partner and run Omnisend accounts too, so the audit will tell you which way to go.

Q.06 Can you migrate from Klaviyo to Omnisend? +

/ Answer

Yes, and we run that move too, as an official Omnisend partner. Omnisend's Klaviyo Data Import Tool moves contacts, subscription statuses, consent records, custom properties and compatible segments (Omnisend Help Center, updated 5 August 2026). Flows, forms and templates don't come across, so they are rebuilt as Omnisend workflows and forms, with email and SMS consent checked before the first send. The same fixed-scope project terms apply.

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