Newsletter Platforms Compared: Free Tiers & Prices
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Prices and terms come from the vendor's public pricing page. Last checked 2026-11-01. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on the source page before you buy.
A newsletter platform is built for regular broadcasts to subscribers. What matters most is the free tier, the price as your list grows, and how many sends you get. Here's what each vendor's pricing page shows:
| Platform | Free option | Paid entry (as shown) |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | Free up to 10,000 subscribers | Creator $39/mo monthly or $33/mo yearly (1,000 subscribers) |
| Mailchimp | Free under 250 contacts, 500 sends/mo | Essentials $13/mo (0–500 contacts) |
| GetResponse | Limited free version after the 14-day trial | Starter $19/mo (1,000 contacts), unlimited sends |
| Campaign Monitor | Free tier price not shown | Lite $13/mo (0–500 contacts) (not confirmed yet) |
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HOLD: terms unconfirmed. No Campaign Monitor link until the partner terms are confirmed.
Sources
- Kit (formerly ConvertKit) pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)
- Mailchimp pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)
- GetResponse pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)
- Campaign Monitor pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)