Why RI+ | Radica's All-in-One Marketing Platform for Asian Premium Brands
RI+ vs Braze vs SAP Emarsys

Why Asian Premium Brands Choose RI+

25 years in Asia. From Email to omnichannel. Not just a tool, but your growth partner.

One Platform, Five Core Channels

RI+ unifies the channels that matter most for Asian premium brands — no stitching required.

WhatsApp Business API
SMS High open rate
WeChat Official Account
App Push Real-time reach

Visual Workflow Builder

Drag-and-drop automation journeys. From segmentation to multi-channel delivery — all visual, no coding.

RI+ visual workflow — build complex customer journeys in minutes, not months

Are You Facing These Challenges?

RI+ is purpose-built to solve the problems Asian premium brands face every day.

Common Challenges

1

Low Email Deliverability

Emails land in spam, open rates keep dropping

2

Local Compliance Requirements

HKMA/PDPO regulations require data to stay local

3

Need Strategic Consulting

Bought software but lack marketing strategy guidance

4

Omnichannel on Limited Budget

Need Email+WhatsApp+SMS but enterprise platforms are too expensive

5

Data Security & Local Hosting

Finance and luxury brands require data residency

How RI+ Solves Them

Deliverability Care 98%+ Deliverability

500M+ permission-based emails sent yearly, Hong Kong's #1

25 Years HKMA/PDPO Experience

Deep understanding of Asia's regulatory landscape

Software + Consulting

Professional marketing consultants from strategy to execution

Email+WhatsApp+SMS in One

Cover high-ROI channels at optimal cost, no platform stitching

SaaS + Private Cloud + On-Premise

The only platform with three deployment modes for data residency

Three Platforms, Three Different Markets

Braze serves global giants, SAP Emarsys locks into the SAP ecosystem, RI+ focuses on Asian premium brands.

Global Enterprise

Braze

2011 · New York
  • Target Global large enterprises
  • Starting Price HK$30,000/yr
  • Key Gap No local deploy, weak Asia support
SAP Ecosystem

SAP Emarsys

2000 · Hungary · SAP 2018
  • Target SAP Commerce users
  • Starting Price Tens of thousands/yr
  • Key Gap SAP lock-in, no local deploy
Our Choice

RI+

2000 · Hong Kong
  • Clients 300+ premium brands
  • Pricing Flexible, custom fit
  • Starting Price Tailored packages
  • Target Asian premium brands
  • Best For Full-channel + consulting
If you are an Asian premium brand needing Email + WhatsApp + SMS omnichannel marketing with local service and strategic consulting — RI+ is the partner that truly understands you

Core Feature Comparison

Multi-dimensional comparison across channels, deployment, and services.

Dimension Braze SAP Emarsys RI+
Email Marketing Basic, A/B test Strong, no deliverability guarantee HK #1, Deliverability Care 98%+
WhatsApp Business Native support Limited, not core Deep integration, Asia-first
SMS / MMS Native Native Native
WeChat Limited Limited Deep integration
Mobile Push Leading SDK Supported Supported
MA Workflow Canvas Flow, top-tier 60+ pre-built tactics Flexible, high-ROI focused
Landing Page Builder Basic (2024 new) No native LP Built-in, Progressive Profiling
CDP / Segmentation Alloy, 140+ integrations SAP CDP native eCRM + segmentation
Local Deployment SaaS only SaaS only SaaS + Private + On-prem (only)
Strategic Consulting Third-party only Limited Dedicated consulting team
Asia Compliance (HKMA/PDPO) GDPR/CCPA only Basic GDPR 25 yrs HKMA/PDPO expertise

6 Core Advantages Competitors Can't Match

25

Years in Asia

Founded in Hong Kong in 2000, serving LVMH, Starbucks, PCCW and 300+ premium brands across email to omnichannel.

500M+

Hong Kong's #1 Email

500M+ permission-based emails yearly. Deliverability Care exclusive deliverability service ensures 98%+ inbox rate, far above industry average.

Service

Software + Consulting

Not just a tool vendor, but a growth partner. Professional consultants provide strategy through execution.

3

Only Local Deployment

SaaS + Private Cloud + On-premise — the only platform with three modes for data residency compliance.

5

Omnichannel in One

Email + WhatsApp + SMS + WeChat + App Push unified. No need to stitch multiple tools together.

2hrs

Localized Service

Cantonese / Mandarin / English support. Hong Kong local team responds within 2 hours. Go live in 2-4 weeks.

What Competitors Can't Deliver

Critical shortcomings of Braze and SAP Emarsys for Asian premium brands.

Braze: 5 Key Gaps

1

High Price Barrier

Min $30K/yr, enterprise $250K+. Unaffordable for many Asian brands.

2

3-6 Month Implementation

Requires dedicated dev team for SDK integration, long go-live cycle.

3

Limited Asia Support

Support primarily US/Europe, insufficient Asia timezone coverage.

4

No Asia Compliance

Focused on GDPR/CCPA, no HKMA/PDPO/CAC coverage.

5

Requires Technical Resources

Most integrations need developers, non-technical users struggle.

SAP Emarsys: 5 Key Gaps

1

SAP Ecosystem Lock-in

Non-SAP users face integration friction, roadmap increasingly SAP-centric.

2

Complex Implementation

Teams lack expertise, often needs external consulting, CSV format limits.

3

Opaque & Expensive Pricing

Enterprise custom quotes, hidden implementation costs, add-on fees.

4

Weak WhatsApp Support

WhatsApp not a core channel, lacks Asia's critical messaging platform.

5

Inconsistent Support

Sales promises not delivered, complex issues take long to resolve.

5 Reasons of Companies That Should Choose RI+

01

Need Professional Email Marketing

RI+ HK email. Braze basic only. Emarsys no deliverability guarantee.

02

Require Data Local Hosting

RI+ only local deployment. Braze & Emarsys SaaS only.

03

Need Strategic Consulting

Software + consulting. Braze relies on third parties. Emarsys limited.

04

Limited Budget, Full Needs

Flexible pricing. Braze $30K+. Emarsys tens of thousands.

05

Deep Asia Market Focus

25 yrs local. Cantonese/Mandarin. Braze weak in Asia. Emarsys EU-focused.

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