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MailerLite alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave MailerLite: strict account approval process, and free plan is small. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MailerLite, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mailchimp currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Mailchimp logoMailchimpFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Kit logoKitFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 362.6
3Brevo logoBrevoFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
  1. Mailchimp logo

    1. MailchimpTop pick

    Best for: Small businesses that want a familiar, all-round tool with lots of integrations

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from MailerLite

    More integrations and brand recognition, at a higher price.

    Pros

    • Easy editor, templates and a huge integration list
    • Covers email, SMS, landing pages and simple automations
    • Free plan for trying it with a small list

    Cons

    • Gets expensive as your contact count grows
    • Free plan is very limited
    • Automation is less flexible than specialist tools
    Visit Mailchimp 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 Mailchimp a good MailerLite alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    250 contacts, 500 sends/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mailchimp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Standard plan)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mailchimp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Intuit (since 2021)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mailchimp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan daily limit
    250 sends per day
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mailchimp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Kit logo

    2. Kit

    Best for: Creators who want to grow an email list and sell digital products or paid newsletters

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from MailerLite

    A free plan for a much larger list, aimed at creators.

    Pros

    • Free plan covers a large subscriber list
    • Creator-friendly selling, tips and paid newsletters
    • Simple tag-based automations and sequences

    Cons

    • Plain templates with limited design control
    • Paid plans get expensive at large list sizes
    • Lighter reporting than marketing-automation suites
    Visit Kit Compare with MailerLiteDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Kit a good MailerLite alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 10,000 subscribers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Creator plan
    $33/month for 1,000 subscribers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Brevo logo

    3. Brevo

    Best for: Businesses with large contact lists that want email, SMS and a CRM in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from MailerLite

    Pays by emails sent, which suits large lists mailed rarely.

    Pros

    • Priced by emails sent, not contacts stored
    • Email, SMS, WhatsApp and transactional email together
    • Free plan with daily sending allowance

    Cons

    • Free plan has a daily send limit and branding
    • Editor and templates less polished than some rivals
    • SMS credits cost extra
    Visit Brevo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Brevo a good MailerLite alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 300 emails per day
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan terms
    Free forever, no card needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter volume
    From 5,000 emails per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Transactional messaging
    Email, SMS and WhatsApp via SMTP and API
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best MailerLite alternative for…

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

Mailchimp logo

Best MailerLite alternative for most people

Mailchimp

More integrations and brand recognition, at a higher price.

Kit logo

Best MailerLite alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Kit

A free plan for a much larger list, aimed at creators.

Brevo logo

Best MailerLite alternative for iPhone and Android

Brevo

Pays by emails sent, which suits large lists mailed rarely.

Sender logo

Best MailerLite alternative for working in the browser

Sender

Similar features with a larger free plan.

MailerLite alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MailerLite?

Mailchimp ranks first right now. More integrations and brand recognition, at a higher price. Kit and Sender follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to MailerLite?

Yes. Mailchimp (free plan + paid), Kit (free plan + paid), Sender (free plan + paid) and Brevo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to MailerLite?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from MailerLite?

The complaints we hear most: strict account approval process; free plan is small; reporting and automation less deep than premium tools.

How is this list ranked?

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