Instead of listmonk
listmonk alternatives
listmonk is a free, open-source tool for self-hosted newsletters and one-way mailing lists. It supports single- and double-opt-in subscribers, SQL-based segmentation, and campaign analytics for performance, bounces, and top links. Templates range from plain text and Markdown to HTML, with drag-and-drop and WYSIWYG editors. Its API covers dashboard features and can send transactional messages from predefined templates, while email queues can use multiple SMTP connections. It can manage millions of subscribers, but running it requires PostgreSQL 12 or later.
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Direct Mail
by Direct MailFree plan iPhoneMacMac email campaign creation and tracking — Direct Mail is a Mac app with campaign automation, landing pages, and 8,000 native integrations, but caps subscribers at 500.
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phpList
by phpListFree plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Self-hosted email automation for smaller lists — phpList adds automation and A/B testing, with limits of 3,000 subscribers and 9,000 monthly sends.
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SendPulse
by SendPulseFree plan AndroidAPIExtension+2Mobile-accessible email marketing with automation — SendPulse offers email automation and A/B testing on web and mobile, caps subscribers at 500, and has no landing pages.
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Twilio Segment
by Twilio SegmentFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Customer data management and Reverse ETL — Twilio Segment is a customer data platform with visitor, source, and Reverse ETL limits, not a newsletter manager like listmonk.
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Acumbamail
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Dada Mail
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BayEngage
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Campayn
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Alternatives may fit better if you want email automation, landing pages, A/B testing, or a platform-specific app. Their limits and costs vary: some cap subscribers or monthly sends, and paid plans may start at a monthly fee. Firepush focuses on Shopify store push marketing, while Twilio Segment centers on customer data rather than newsletter management. When switching, weigh the channels and campaign tools you need against listmonk’s self-hosting requirement, SQL segmentation, API access, and capacity for large lists. Also check whether an alternative’s audience limits and pricing suit your expected volume.