MailerLite consistently rates high on ease-of-use and value, with a free tier (up to 1,000 subscribers) that's genuinely usable rather than a stripped-down trial. Advanced automation and segmentation are lighter than ActiveCampaign or Klaviyo for larger, more complex email programs.
MailerLite
4.61.8k reviewsFree, then from $10/mo
Budget-friendly email marketing platform with a clean drag-and-drop editor and generous free tier.
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Strengths
Ease of Use
88
Value
90
Features
72
Support
80
Pricing
Starter
Free
- Core features
- Community support
- Limited usage
Pro
Free, then from $10/mo
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
- Higher usage limits
- Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated account manager
- SSO & advanced security
- Custom contracts
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