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Compare Mass Email Services

In choosing a service, think about if you need any of these things:

  • Manage your own list configuration and functionality
  • To review and approve messages before they are actually sent
  • Access predefined list such as all staff, students, or faculty
  • Send official / branded university communications
  • Manage your own list membership
  • Two-way or one-way communications
  • Send to non-university emails (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)
  • Obtain reports about rate of open messages, etc.

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SacSend 1.0 vs. SacSend 2.0 vs. Listserv

Communication Need SacSend 1.0 SacSend 2.0 Listserv
Available for all staff, faculty, and students to send from      ✔
Send to non-CSUS emails       ✔
Send to large predefined groups (e.g., all staff)  ✔  ✔  
Send to custom groups  ✔  ✔  ✔
Send as official university communications  ✔  ✔  
Approve/review messages      ✔
Schedule and automate sends    ✔  
Use for active discussions      ✔
Use for one-way announcements  ✔  ✔  ✔
Subscribe/unsubscribe from lists      ✔
Configure your own list settings      ✔
Access preloaded groups and mailing lists  ✔  ✔  
Embed photos, videos, and social media icons  ✔  ✔  
Use branded templates  ✔  ✔  
Use approved accessibility compliant messages    ✔  
Request consultation and training    ✔  ✔