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Cakemail alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Cakemail alternative for most people is Mailchimp (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of email marketing and newsletter tools. The best free one is Sender (2.8 GPA).
Cakemail compared with 5 alternatives: MailerLite, Sender, Brevo, Mailchimp and EmailOctopus.
Cakemail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CakemailThis tool | Free plan · from $11/mo | Yes | Web |
| MailerLite | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Sender | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Brevo | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mailchimp | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| EmailOctopus | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Cakemail starts at $11 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Sender, Brevo and EmailOctopus.
MailerLite and Mailchimp score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Cakemail
MailerLite
Email newsletters, automations, sites and paid subscriptions
- MailerLite starts at $12 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed monthly.
- MailerLite also lists an iOS app.
- MailerLite also covers paid newsletters.
- MailerLite does not cover templates and popups, which Cakemail does.
Suits: Creators and small businesses sending a regular newsletter
Sender
Email and SMS marketing with a free plan for 2,500 subscribers
- Sender starts at $9 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed monthly.
- Sender also covers business texting.
- Sender does not cover templates and popups, which Cakemail does.
Suits: Small online stores that want a free plan with automation
Brevo
Email, SMS and WhatsApp marketing priced by emails sent, with a CRM
- Brevo starts at $9 per month for 5,000 emails and up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
- Brevo also covers sales pipeline and live chat.
- Brevo does not cover templates and popups, which Cakemail does.
Suits: Senders with a large list who email it only now and then
Mailchimp
Email and SMS marketing with automations, priced by contact count
- Mailchimp starts at $13 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
- Mailchimp also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mailchimp also covers reports.
- Mailchimp does not cover templates and popups, which Cakemail does.
Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters and promotions
EmailOctopus
Simple, low-cost email marketing with a free plan for 2,500
- EmailOctopus starts at $9 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed yearly.
- EmailOctopus does not cover templates and popups, which Cakemail does.
Suits: Small organizations and clubs that need a free list of up to 2,500
Limits worth knowing in Cakemail
- The free plan caps at 500 contacts and 6,000 emails a month; hitting either stops sending until you upgrade or the cycle resets.
- Growth prices by contact count and sends a set number of emails per contact; at 10,000 contacts it is $63 a month.
- A/B testing, popups, landing pages and the HTML editor are Premium features.
- The email API is priced separately, for example $1.00 per 1,000 emails on the page for that product.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cakemail?
The alternatives to Cakemail in this directory are MailerLite, Sender, Brevo, Mailchimp and EmailOctopus. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cakemail.
Is there a free alternative to Cakemail?
Yes. MailerLite, Sender, Brevo, Mailchimp and EmailOctopus have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cakemail alternatives work on Android?
The Cakemail listing does not include an Android app. Mailchimp lists one.
Which Cakemail alternatives work on iOS?
The Cakemail listing does not include an iOS app. MailerLite and Mailchimp list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.