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Best Email newsletter software in 2026

Newsletter software lets you build and distribute email newsletters using hosted services, APIs, phone apps, browser add-ons or Linux programs. This list is for people comparing tools before paying or deciding whether they need access to source code.

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    AWeber

    by AWeber
    Free plan APIWeb

    AWeber combines email campaigns with automation, landing pages, integrations, and ecommerce features. Review the free-plan limits and trial billing before signing up.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $12.49/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Buttondown

    by Buttondown
    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Buttondown if you need email automation, audience segmentation, landing pages, and a subscriber allowance of up to 100 on its free plan or 1,000 on its paid tier.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    EmailOctopus

    by EmailOctopus
    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    Choose EmailOctopus if you want web-based email marketing with segmentation, automation and landing pages, and the Starter plan’s allowances fit your needs.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $9/mo (annual) Visit site
  4. 4

    GetResponse

    by GetResponse
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    GetResponse combines campaign channels, automation, lead capture and ecommerce functions, with mobile apps and an API. Review the free-account limits and trial transition if you need premium features.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $15.58/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    beehiiv

    by beehiiv
    Free plan Web

    Choose beehiiv if you need a web publication platform with email automation, audience segmentation, landing pages, and A/B testing.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $43/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Zoho Campaigns

    by Zoho Campaigns
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose Zoho Campaigns if your email work needs segmentation, automation or A/B testing and the plan's contact and user allowances fit your team.

    6.9 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Klaviyo

    by Klaviyo
    Free plan Web

    Klaviyo combines marketing channels, automation, and customer support tools in a web platform. Its free plan has defined usage limits, and sending can be restricted if those limits are exceeded.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    MailerLite

    by MailerLite
    Free plan iPhone

    MailerLite combines email marketing tools with landing pages, automation, integrations, and AI features. Its free tier has subscriber and sending limits, while paid plans start at $12 a month.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $12/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    ActiveCampaign

    by ActiveCampaign
    Free trial WebiPhoneAndroid

    ActiveCampaign brings multichannel marketing automation, journey tools and team features together. Compare its customized annual plans and plan-specific user and automation limits with your needs.

    6.5 14-day trial Visit site
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    Brevo Transactional Email

    Free plan Web
    6.5 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    Constant Contact

    by Constant Contact
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Constant Contact if you want campaign tools, audience organization, and a choice of monthly send allowances.

    6.3 30-day trial Visit site
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    Campaign Monitor

    by Campaign Monitor
    Free trial APIWeb

    Campaign Monitor combines campaign tools, audience organization, and automation in a web service.

    6.0 30-day trial Visit site
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    Ghost

    by Ghost
    Free trial Web

    Ghost brings publishing, newsletters, memberships, and editorial tools into one platform. It offers a trial but no permanent free plan, and publication revenue may still incur processor fees.

    5.6 From $18/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Moosend

    Free trial APIWeb

    Moosend covers campaigns, audience management, automation, and lead capture, with API access and transactional email support.

    5.6 30-day trial Visit site
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    Mailchimp Transactional (formerly Mandrill)

    Free trial Web

    Mailchimp Transactional combines email, SMS, template tools, inbound processing, and delivery reporting in a web service.

    5.5 From $20 Visit site

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Compare the platforms you can use, the cost after any free plan or trial, and the licence if you need to read or change code. Check limits, billing terms and platform support before choosing.

Questions

Can email newsletter software include a free plan?

Yes. A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Brevo Transactional Email lists a free plan, with paid plans from $9 per month.

Can I try an email newsletter tool for free?

Yes. A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Check the trial terms and when billing begins before you start.

What platforms are supported by these tools?

This selection covers web, API, iOS, Android, extension and Linux platforms.

Is Mailchimp Transactional available on a free plan?

No. Mailchimp Transactional is listed as paid, with pricing from $20.

How is Brevo Transactional Email priced?

Brevo Transactional Email lists a free plan and paid plans from $9 per month.

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