MailerLite
A low-cost email marketing platform that also runs paid newsletters, websites and landing pages.
Pricing
| Plan | Per month | Limits | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 250 subscribers | — |
| Comfort | $19 | 1,000 subscribers | monthly; $17.10/mo billed annually |
| Power | $39 | 1,000 subscribers | monthly; $35.10/mo billed annually |
Checked 24 September 2026. Billed in USD (EUR also offered). Paid prices are for up to 1,000 subscribers and rise with list size; annual billing saves 10%.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- +Paid plans start at $19 a month for 1,000 subscribers.
- +No sales fee on paid newsletters — only Stripe’s processing charge.
- +Comfort includes 10 websites and landing pages on your own domain, and 50 automations.
Limitations
- −The free plan is small: 250 subscribers and 2,500 emails a month.
- −Paid newsletters and custom domains need a paid plan.
- −Comfort caps sending at 10,000 emails a month for a 1,000-subscriber list; unlimited sending needs Power at $39.
Capability scores
| Dimension | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Low transaction fees | 5/5 | |
| Value for money | 5/5 | |
| Paid subscriptions | 4/5 | |
| Automation | 4/5 | |
| Publication website | 4/5 | |
| Ease of use | 4/5 | |
| Audience growth tools | 3/5 | |
| Free plan | 2/5 | |
MailerLite compared
Alternatives
beehiiv
A newsletter platform built around growth, with a recommendation network, referral programme and ad network built in.
Kit
An email platform built for creators, with strong automation and a free plan for up to 10,000 subscribers.
Ghost
Open-source publishing software — a full website and newsletter in one — sold as managed hosting called Ghost(Pro).
Substack
A free publishing platform and reader network that makes its money by keeping 10% of paid-subscription revenue.
Common questions
How much does MailerLite cost?
MailerLite has a free plan; paid plans start at $19/mo (monthly; $17.10/mo billed annually). Billed in USD (EUR also offered). Paid prices are for up to 1,000 subscribers and rise with list size; annual billing saves 10%. Checked against the vendor's pricing page on 24 September 2026.
Does MailerLite have a free plan?
Yes. Free plan: up to 250 subscribers and 2,500 emails a month, with 3 automations, 1 website and 1 landing page. Paid newsletters, custom domains and removing the MailerLite logo need a paid plan.
Is MailerLite any good?
It scores 76 out of 100 on our weighted capability scoring, ranking third of 5 for newsletter platforms. Small businesses and writers who want the lowest monthly price and no cut of subscription revenue. Its main limitation: the free plan is small: 250 subscribers and 2,500 emails a month.
Sources & verification
- mailerlite.com — checked 24 September 2026
- mailerlite.com — checked 24 September 2026No sales fee on paid newsletters; Stripe processes the payments.
- mailerlite.com — checked 24 September 2026Free plan: up to 250 subscribers and 2,500 emails a month, with 3 automations, 1 website and 1 landing page. Paid newsletters, custom domains and removing the MailerLite logo need a paid plan.