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listmonk alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded listmonk alternative is EmailOctopus (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

listmonk compared with 7 alternatives: Mautic, Sendy, Mailcoach, Buttondown, EmailOctopus and 2 more.

listmonk is free to use. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
listmonkThis toolFreeFreeWeb
MauticFree plan · from €247.50/moYesWeb
SendyFrom $69 one-timeNoWeb
MailcoachFree trial · from $9.99/moTrial onlyWeb
ButtondownFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb
EmailOctopusFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb
FluentCRMFree plan · from $129/yrYesWeb
MailBlusterFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb

Price against what you get

listmonk has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Mautic, Mailcoach, Buttondown, EmailOctopus, FluentCRM and MailBluster score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2k$5kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lesslistmonkMauticMailcoachButtondownEmailOctopusFluentCRMMailBluster

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
The full chart of email marketing and newsletter tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from listmonk

  1. Mautic

    Open source marketing automation you can self-host

    • Mautic starts at €247.50 per month, billed annually (€275 billed quarterly).
    • Mautic also covers marketing automation.
    • Mautic does not cover transactional email, which listmonk does.

    Suits: Teams that want marketing automation without per-contact software fees

    Mautic vs listmonkMautic pricing and details

  2. Sendy

    Self-hosted newsletter app that sends through Amazon SES

    • Sendy starts at $69 one-time purchase, for one domain.
    • Sendy has no free plan, unlike listmonk.
    • Sendy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Sendy also covers marketing automation.
    • Sendy does not cover transactional email, which listmonk does.

    Suits: Publishers with large lists who want to stop paying per subscriber

    Sendy vs listmonkSendy pricing and details

  3. Mailcoach

    Email campaigns priced by emails sent, hosted or self-hosted

    • Mailcoach starts at $9.99 per month with 2,000 emails, plus $0.002 per extra email.
    • Mailcoach has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike listmonk.
    • Mailcoach also covers marketing automation.
    • Mailcoach does not cover transactional email, which listmonk does.

    Suits: Senders with a large list who email it only occasionally

    Mailcoach vs listmonkMailcoach pricing and details

  4. Buttondown

    Newsletter software priced by active subscribers, with add-ons

    • Buttondown starts at $9 per month for up to 1,000 subscribers.
    • Buttondown also covers marketing automation and paid newsletters.
    • Buttondown does not cover transactional email, which listmonk does.

    Suits: Writers and small teams that want to pay only for what they use

    Buttondown vs listmonkButtondown pricing and details

  5. 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 also covers marketing automation and forms.
    • EmailOctopus does not cover transactional email, which listmonk does.

    Suits: Small organizations and clubs that need a free list of up to 2,500

    EmailOctopus vs listmonkEmailOctopus pricing and details

  6. FluentCRM

    CRM and email marketing plugin that runs inside WordPress

    • FluentCRM starts at $129 per year for 1 site.
    • FluentCRM also covers marketing automation, forms and reports.
    • FluentCRM does not cover transactional email, which listmonk does.

    Suits: WordPress site owners who want one flat fee regardless of list size

    FluentCRM vs listmonkFluentCRM pricing and details

  7. MailBluster

    Email marketing with unlimited contacts, on your own SMTP or managed

    • MailBluster starts at $5 per month, plus $0.60 per 1,000 emails, billed yearly.
    • MailBluster also covers marketing automation and a/B testing.

    Suits: Senders with large lists who want to avoid per-contact pricing

    MailBluster vs listmonkMailBluster pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in listmonk

  • You install, host and update it yourself, and supply a Postgres database and an SMTP provider for sending.
  • It is a one-way mailing list tool; the pages read do not describe automation journeys or built-in paid subscriptions.
  • The latest release shown is a v7 beta, released 10 Nov 2026.
  • Third-party one-click hosting exists, but the project says it has no affiliation with those providers.
listmonk pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to listmonk?

The alternatives to listmonk in this directory are Mautic, Sendy, Mailcoach, Buttondown, EmailOctopus, FluentCRM and MailBluster. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with listmonk.

Is there a free alternative to listmonk?

Yes. Mautic, Buttondown, EmailOctopus, FluentCRM and MailBluster have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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.