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listmonk alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave listmonk: you manage hosting, updates and deliverability, and no visual automation builder. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces listmonk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mautic currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Mautic logoMauticOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web3 of 366.5
2Keila logoKeilaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 359.6
3EmailOctopus logoEmailOctopusFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 355.3
  1. Mautic logo

    1. MauticTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that want full marketing automation without per-contact fees

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from listmonk

    Self-hosted open source with full marketing automation and lead scoring.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and self-hosted
    • Full automation with lead scoring and multi-channel campaigns
    • No per-contact pricing

    Cons

    • Setup and upgrades need technical skill
    • Interface less polished than commercial tools
    • Deliverability is your responsibility
    Visit Mautic Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mautic a good listmonk alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mautic.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mautic.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    40,000+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mautic.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Keila logo

    2. Keila

    Best for: Privacy-minded organisations that want simple newsletters they can self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from listmonk

    Open-source newsletters with a hosted option if you'd rather not run servers.

    Pros

    • Open source under AGPLv3 and self-hostable
    • Hosted plans with unlimited contacts
    • Block, Markdown and MJML editors

    Cons

    • Very limited automation
    • Few integrations and templates
    • Small project and team
    Visit Keila Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Keila a good listmonk alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keila.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keila.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted plan
    €8/month for 2,000 emails
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keila.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. EmailOctopus logo

    3. EmailOctopus

    Best for: Newsletter senders and small organisations that want a cheap, simple tool

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from listmonk

    Hosted and cheap, with a free plan, if self-hosting is too much work.

    Pros

    • Generous free plan
    • Low prices as your list grows
    • Simple interface focused on newsletters

    Cons

    • Basic automation and reporting
    • Branding and short report history on free plan
    • Fewer integrations than larger platforms
    Visit EmailOctopus Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is EmailOctopus a good listmonk alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    2,500 subscribers, 10,000 emails/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026emailoctopus.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    From $9/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026emailoctopus.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    None (free plan instead)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026emailoctopus.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best listmonk alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Mautic logo

Best listmonk alternative for most people

Mautic

Self-hosted open source with full marketing automation and lead scoring.

Keila logo

Best listmonk alternative for a free option

Keila

Open-source newsletters with a hosted option if you'd rather not run servers.

EmailOctopus logo

Best listmonk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

EmailOctopus

Hosted and cheap, with a free plan, if self-hosting is too much work.

Mautic logo

Best listmonk alternative for open source

Mautic

Self-hosted open source with full marketing automation and lead scoring.

Sendy logo

Best listmonk alternative for self-hosting

Sendy

Self-hosted with a one-time licence and a simpler setup on PHP hosting.

Mailcoach logo

Best listmonk alternative for working in the browser

Mailcoach

Pay-per-send hosted tool with a developer-friendly feel.

listmonk alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to listmonk?

Mautic ranks first right now. Self-hosted open source with full marketing automation and lead scoring. Sendy and Keila follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to listmonk?

Yes. Mautic (open source), Keila (open source) and EmailOctopus (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to listmonk?

Yes: Mautic and Keila. Mautic and Keila can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from listmonk?

The complaints we hear most: you manage hosting, updates and deliverability; no visual automation builder; community support only.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces listmonk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.