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Best Mailing List Management Software in 2026

Mailing list management software helps organize subscriber lists, signup forms, message archives, list modes, and moderation controls. It is for people who need to run a mailing list through a hosted service, local software, or an API.

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    Avidemux

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
    9.3 Free plan Visit site
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    listmonk

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    listmonk offers extensive list management, campaign analytics, template options, and APIs without a software fee.

    9.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Citadel

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    phpList

    by phpList
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose phpList if you need newsletter and campaign tools with segmentation, consent controls, and the choice of self-hosting or a web account.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    SourceHut

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    SourceHut offers a broad, mailing-list-centered development workflow with strong portability and self-hosting support.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $4/user/mo Visit site
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    Groups.io

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.5 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    GNU Mailman

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb
    6.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Ecartis

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
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    ezmlm-idx

    Free plan Linux
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    ezmlmx

    Free plan Linux
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Mailman

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Google Groups Collaborative Inbox

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
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    ulist

    Free plan LinuxWeb
    5.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Mail-List.com

    Paid Web
    4.7 From $1.07/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Mail List Manager

    Paid MacWeb
    4.6 From $99/yr Visit site
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    Mailpot

    Paid LinuxWeb
    4.2 Open source Visit site
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    Simplelists

    Paid Web
    4.2 From $13/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Schleuder

    Paid LinuxWeb
    4.1 Open source Visit site
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    Topicbox

    Paid Web
    4.1 From $10/mo · 90-day trial Visit site
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    Majordomo 2

    Paid Linux
    4.0 Open source Visit site
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    Sympa

    Paid Web
    3.8 Open source Visit site

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Compare free plans with paid starting prices, trial periods, subscriber preferences, and moderation features. If reading or changing code matters, check the licence; also confirm whether the tool supports web, Linux, macOS, self-hosting, API, or Windows use.

Questions

Are free mailing list tools available?

Yes. Items such as Avidemux, Citadel, Ecartis, ezmlm-idx, ezmlmx, GNU Mailman, listmonk, and Mailman list a free plan.

Which tools list a free trial?

Groups.io and Mail-List.com list a 30-day trial. Check the trial terms and the paid price before signing up.

What paid starting prices are listed?

Mail-List.com lists a price from $1.07 per year. Mail List Manager lists a price from $99 per year.

Can I run a mailing list on my own server?

Self-hosted operation is a comparison point for this category. Check the product details to confirm that a tool supports your deployment needs.

What should I compare besides price?

Compare list modes, moderation controls, subscriber preferences, self-hosted support, message archives, signup forms, and supported platforms.

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