EmailOctopus alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave EmailOctopus: basic automation and reporting, and branding and short report history on free plan. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces EmailOctopus, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MailerLite currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best EmailOctopus alternative for most people
MailerLiteMore features, including websites and better automation, at a modest price.
Best EmailOctopus alternative for a free option
listmonkFree and self-hosted if you'd rather pay only for sending.
Best EmailOctopus alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SenderA similar free allowance with more ecommerce and SMS features.
Best EmailOctopus alternative for open source
listmonkFree and self-hosted if you'd rather pay only for sending.
Best EmailOctopus alternative for self-hosting
listmonkFree and self-hosted if you'd rather pay only for sending.
Best EmailOctopus alternative for iPhone and Android
KitA free plan for more subscribers, plus creator monetisation tools.
Best EmailOctopus alternative for working in the browser
ButtondownA minimalist, Markdown-first newsletter tool with an archive site.
EmailOctopus alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to EmailOctopus?
MailerLite ranks first right now. More features, including websites and better automation, at a modest price. Sender and Kit follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to EmailOctopus?
Yes. MailerLite (free plan + paid), Sender (free plan + paid), Kit (free plan + paid) and listmonk (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to EmailOctopus?
Yes: listmonk. listmonk can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from EmailOctopus?
The complaints we hear most: basic automation and reporting; branding and short report history on free plan; fewer integrations than larger platforms.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces EmailOctopus, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.