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Sendy alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Sendy: needs your own server and SES setup, and basic automation and plain interface. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sendy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. listmonk currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1listmonk logolistmonkOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web4 of 466.5
2Mautic logoMauticOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web3 of 362.6
3Keila logoKeilaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 355.3
  1. listmonk logo

    1. listmonkTop pick

    Best for: Technical teams that want to send large newsletters cheaply on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sendy

    Free and open source, with similar self-hosted SES sending.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, paying only for hosting and sending
    • Fast, single binary that handles millions of subscribers
    • Works with any SMTP provider

    Cons

    • You manage hosting, updates and deliverability
    • No visual automation builder
    • Community support only
    Visit listmonk 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 listmonk a good Sendy alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026listmonk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    Single binary plus PostgreSQL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026listmonk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026listmonk.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Released
    Since 2018
    Checked Oct 25, 2026listmonk.app(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Mautic logo

    2. Mautic

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sendy

    Self-hosted open source with full marketing automation.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Mautic a good Sendy 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)
  3. Keila logo

    3. Keila

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sendy

    Open-source newsletters that you can self-host or use hosted.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Keila a good Sendy 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)

The best Sendy alternative for…

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

listmonk logo

Best Sendy alternative for most people

listmonk

Free and open source, with similar self-hosted SES sending.

Mautic logo

Best Sendy alternative for a free option

Mautic

Self-hosted open source with full marketing automation.

EmailOctopus logo

Best Sendy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

EmailOctopus

Hosted, cheap and simple, with a free plan.

Keila logo

Best Sendy alternative for open source

Keila

Open-source newsletters that you can self-host or use hosted.

listmonk logo

Best Sendy alternative for self-hosting

listmonk

Free and open source, with similar self-hosted SES sending.

Mailcoach logo

Best Sendy alternative for working in the browser

Mailcoach

Hosted pay-per-send pricing without running a server.

Sendy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sendy?

listmonk ranks first right now. Free and open source, with similar self-hosted SES sending. Mautic and Mailcoach follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Sendy?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Sendy?

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

Why do people switch from Sendy?

The complaints we hear most: needs your own server and SES setup; basic automation and plain interface; not open source.

How is this list ranked?

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