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, with 10,000 emails a month on Comfort.
- +Comfort includes 10 websites and landing pages on your own domain, 10 signup forms and 50 automations.
- +Sells digital products and bookings, and runs paid newsletters with no sales fee.
Limitations
- −The free plan is small: 250 subscribers and 2,500 emails a month.
- −Its plans list no course hosting, so courses need a separate platform.
- −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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5/5 | |
| Ease of use | 4/5 | |
| Email deliverability | 4/5 | |
| Automation | 4/5 | |
| Selling products | 4/5 | |
| Support | 4/5 | |
| Breadth of features | 3/5 | |
| Free plan | 2/5 | |
| Course hosting | 1/5 | |
MailerLite pricing and alternatives
MailerLite compared
Alternatives
Systeme.io
An all-in-one platform bundling funnels, email, courses and a built-in affiliate programme into one subscription.
Kit
An email platform built specifically for creators, with strong automation and a free plan for up to 10,000 subscribers.
GetResponse
A long-established email marketing platform whose higher tiers add webinars, a website builder and courses.
ActiveCampaign
An email marketing and automation platform known for deep multi-step automation, with CRM add-ons.
AWeber
A long-running email marketing platform with 24/7 support, landing pages and simple selling.
Brevo
A multi-channel marketing platform — email, SMS and automation — priced by emails sent, with a free plan.
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 72 out of 100 on our weighted capability scoring, ranking third of 7 for email marketing. Small businesses that want reliable email, landing pages and simple selling at a low monthly price. 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.