Alternatives · Email Marketing
Mailrelay alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Mailrelay alternative is Sender (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Mailrelay compared with 5 alternatives: MailerLite, Brevo, Sender, Acumbamail and SendPulse.
Mailrelay has a free plan. Paid plans start at €48 per month for 100,000 emails, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MailrelayThis tool | Free plan · from €48/mo | Yes | Web |
| MailerLite | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Brevo | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Sender | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Acumbamail | Free plan · from $35/mo | Yes | Web |
| SendPulse | Free plan · from $9.60/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Mailrelay starts at about $53.63 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: MailerLite.
Brevo, Sender, Acumbamail and SendPulse start lower without scoring higher.
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 Mailrelay
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 forms and paid newsletters.
- MailerLite does not cover sMS marketing, transactional email and a/B testing, which Mailrelay does.
Suits: Creators and small businesses sending a regular newsletter
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, forms and live chat.
- Brevo does not cover sMS marketing, transactional email and a/B testing, which Mailrelay does.
Suits: Senders with a large list who email it only now and then
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 forms and business texting.
- Sender does not cover sMS marketing, transactional email and a/B testing, which Mailrelay does.
Suits: Small online stores that want a free plan with automation
Acumbamail
Email, SMS and landing page marketing platform based in Spain
- Acumbamail starts at $35 per month for up to 20,000 emails, billed monthly.
- Acumbamail also covers surveys.
Suits: Small senders who want to pay by emails sent rather than by list size
SendPulse
Email campaigns and automation in a wider multichannel suite
- SendPulse starts at $9.60 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed yearly.
- SendPulse also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SendPulse also covers forms.
- SendPulse does not cover sMS marketing, transactional email and a/B testing, which Mailrelay does.
Suits: Small senders who fit within 500 subscribers and want a free plan
Limits worth knowing in Mailrelay
- Prices are in euros and rise with monthly email volume: €76 at 250,000 emails on Standard, €260 at 1,000,000.
- Transactional email on the free account is a 30-day trial, then €14.95 a month; WhatsApp is a 10-day trial, then €9.95 a month.
- Free accounts carry a Mailrelay logo in emails; removing it is a €4.95 a month add-on.
- A prepaid option sells email credits instead of a subscription; annual billing takes 10% off.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mailrelay?
The alternatives to Mailrelay in this directory are MailerLite, Brevo, Sender, Acumbamail and SendPulse. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mailrelay.
Is there a free alternative to Mailrelay?
Yes. MailerLite, Brevo, Sender, Acumbamail and SendPulse have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Mailrelay alternatives work on Android?
The Mailrelay listing does not include an Android app. SendPulse lists one.
Which Mailrelay alternatives work on iOS?
The Mailrelay listing does not include an iOS app. MailerLite and SendPulse list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.