Groundhogg
WordPress CRM
Kit (ConvertKit)
Cloud ESP
GiveWP
For use withWhich CRM should you use with GiveWP and WP Smart Consent? Both are fully supported. Here is a side-by-side breakdown to help you decide.
Groundhogg is a powerful self-hosted CRM and marketing automation plugin for WordPress with full funnel building and tagging. WP Smart Consent creates or updates Groundhogg contacts and can enrol them in funnels on every opt-in.
Kit (ConvertKit) is the platform of choice for creators, course sellers, and online businesses. WP Smart Consent subscribes opted-in buyers and form submitters to your Kit sequences and applies tags automatically on every opt-in.
Side by side
| Feature |
Groundhogg |
Kit (ConvertKit) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $240/yr (self-hosted) | Free up to 10,000 subscribers |
| Best for | Agencies and consultants wanting full data ownership | Creators, bloggers, course sellers |
| Free plan | Yes (free plugin) | Yes |
| Automation | Yes (full funnels) | Yes (visual automations) |
| Ecommerce focus | Yes | Basic |
| Hosting | Self-hosted (your server) | Cloud SaaS |
| API | WordPress REST API | REST API v4 |
| Support | Email / docs | Email / live chat |
| WP Smart Consent sync | Real-time, no cron | Real-time, no cron |
| Custom field mapping | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR consent stored | Locally in WordPress | Locally in WordPress |
Both integrations are fully supported by WP Smart Consent. The right choice depends on your existing stack, budget, and automation needs.
FAQ
Yes. WP Smart Consent stores consent locally first. You can change your destination CRM in the settings at any time — historical opt-ins stay safe.
WP Smart Consent currently sends to one destination per source. If you need multi-destination routing, you can chain via a middleware like WP Fusion.
Yes. Both Groundhogg and Kit (ConvertKit) are fully supported as destinations for GiveWP opt-ins through WP Smart Consent.
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