Kit vs MailerLite

Neither is cheaper at every size: it depends on your subscribers. The table shows where each one wins.

At 5,000 subscribers

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KitCheaper

$0/mo

Free plan at 5,000 subscribers.

Free planUp to 10,000
Paid newslettersNot published
Visit Kit
$49/mo

Comfort plan at 5,000 subscribers.

Free planUp to 250
Paid newslettersNot published
Visit MailerLite

At every list size

✓ marks the lower monthly price.

Your newsletterKitMailerLite
1,000 subscribers$0$19
5,000 subscribers$0$49
10,000 subscribers$0$89
25,000 subscribers$199$179
50,000 subscribers$379$319
100,000 subscribers$679$439
5,000 subscribers · 250 paying $8/monot publishednot published
25,000 subscribers · 1,500 paying $8/monot publishednot published

Free newsletter rows assume no paid subscribers. Paid rows add each platform's fee on paid revenue; card processing fees are excluded.

Which one to pick

Choose Kit if

The most generous free plan (10,000 subscribers), and Creator stays cheaper than most rivals at mid-size lists.

Choose MailerLite if

The cheapest general email tool at most list sizes; it is built for email marketing more than for paid newsletters.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Kit or MailerLite?

Neither is cheaper at every size: it depends on your subscribers. The table shows where each one wins.

Does Kit have a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 10,000 subscribers.

Does MailerLite have a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 250 subscribers; 2,500 emails a month.