Subscriber-based pricing spans from a free plan up to $20/mo across 4 tiers, with the free option including 1,000 subscribers.
Best for: You get 1000 subscribers, 12K emails/mo
Best for: 500 subscribers, Unlimited emails, Sell digital products
Best for: 500 subscribers, AI assistant, Facebook integration
Best for: Custom pricing for 100K+ subscribers, Dedicated IP
Independent analysis · MailerLite
MailerLite enters the market as a highly aggressive budget option, with its Growing Business plan starting at $10/mo and the Advanced plan at $20/mo, both sitting well below the category median of $30/mo. The Free plan offers generous utility with a 1,000-subscriber cap and 12,000 monthly emails, which is highly competitive for small lists. For growing lists, the platform remains a high-value choice, providing unlimited emails and landing pages on paid tiers for a fraction of what legacy competitors charge.
- Pricing is straightforward; no documented hidden fees or overage traps found.
Users report sudden, steep price hikes, with some experiencing year-over-year increases of over 50% that disrupt their budgeting. Additionally, MailerLite enforces strict, automated compliance policies that can result in immediate account termination with no path for appeal.
"Mailerlite just increased their prices with more than 50% ... paying 580 USD per year"
"Within 4 hours, MailerLite shut down my account and told me the decision was final"
Based on analysis of recent Reddit and G2 discussions.
The Growing Business plan at $10/mo offers generous free plan includes automation and landing pages.
"After dealing with MailChimp's sudden fees jump for months, I finally decided to quit."
"For a non-profit with 150 contacts, MailerLite is genuinely the best fit"
"i pay $73 for upi to 10k and i'm moving away from mailerlite"
Solopreneurs and small businesses should start on the Free plan, while scaling creators will find the $10/mo Growing Business plan highly economical for unlimited sending. However, those who prioritize advanced automation and want to avoid sudden account suspensions should look elsewhere. Consider ActiveCampaign starting at $30/mo as a more stable alternative for complex workflows.
MailerLite - Affordable email marketing with powerful automation for growing businesses. The free tier gets you 1000 subscribers, 12K emails/mo - a real plan, not a 14-day trial. Upgrading to Growing Business ($10/mo) unlocks 500 subscribers and Unlimited emails. At $10/mo, MailerLite undercuts the $20/mo category average by 50%. For comparison, Loops starts at $49 and beehiiv at $43.
You get 1000 subscribers, 12K emails/mo. What's locked behind the paywall: 500 subscribers, unlimited emails, sell digital products. If those matter, Growing Business at $10/mo is the next step. Good enough for solo use and evaluation.
$10/mo gets you 500 subscribers, Unlimited emails, Sell digital products. The sweet spot for professionals who've maxed out the free plan and need 500 subscribers, Unlimited emails.
$20/mo gets you 500 subscribers, AI assistant, Facebook integration. 100% more than Growing Business - justified only if you need the extras.
Custom pricing for 100K+ subscribers, Dedicated IP. Always negotiate - ask for pilot pricing if testing with <50 seats, and push for annual discount commitments. Compare enterprise quotes against Loops's equivalent tier.
52% below the email marketing average
MailerLite costs $0–$20/mo as of May 21, 2026, with 4 plans.
MailerLite scores 4.7/5 and offers a free plan - that's a rare combination. The free tier with 1000 subscribers and 12K emails/mo is more than enough to validate whether it fits your workflow. Start free. Move to Growing Business ($10/mo) when 500 subscribers becomes a need, not a want. Also compare against Loops ($49/mo) before deciding.
Creators & small businesses on a budget
Which plan fits you
MailerLite scores 4.7/5 and offers a free plan - that's a rare combination. The free tier with 1000 subscribers and 12K emails/mo is more than enough to validate whether it fits your workflow. Start free. Move to Growing Business ($10/mo) when 500 subscribers becomes a need, not a want. Also compare against Loops ($49/mo) before deciding.
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