--- title: "Best MailerLite Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to MailerLite? Find out how MailerLite stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/136603/MailerLite/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- # MailerLite alternatives Last updated on October 19th, 2026 The best MailerLite alternatives are Systeme.io (best overall), EmailOctopus (best free plan), Brevo (best budget option), and HubSpot Marketing Hub (most reviewed). Together they hold 12,579 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.5 to 4.8 out of 5. MailerLite itself holds 4.7 out of 5 across 2,344 reviews. ### MailerLite - Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (2,344 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 - Starting price: $12.00 /mo - Key features: 11 of 11 top category features --- ## Top alternatives MailerLite alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GMass](https://www.capterra.com/p/168452/GMass/) — 4.8 out of 5 (1,424 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $25.00 /mo | 7 of 11 top category features | | [Marketo Engage](https://www.capterra.com/p/75130/Marketo-Lead-Management/) — 4.3 out of 5 (720 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 3.8 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 11 top category features | | [HubSpot Marketing Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/171840/HubSpot-Marketing/) — 4.5 out of 5 (6,262 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $15.00 /user/mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Omnisend](https://www.capterra.com/p/153508/Omnisend/) — 4.7 out of 5 (837 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $16.00 /usage/mo | 10 of 11 top category features | | [Brevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/132996/brevo/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,528 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $9.00 /usage/mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [ActiveCampaign](https://www.capterra.com/p/79367/ActiveCampaign/) — 4.6 out of 5 (2,574 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $15.00 /mo | 8 of 11 top category features | | [Constant Contact](https://www.capterra.com/p/31898/Constant-Contact/) — 4.3 out of 5 (2,956 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $12.00 /usage/mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [EmailOctopus](https://www.capterra.com/p/147415/EmailOctopus/) — 4.8 out of 5 (657 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $9.00 /feature/mo | 10 of 11 top category features | | [Systeme.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/198994/Systeme/) — 4.8 out of 5 (2,132 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $17.00 /mo | 8 of 11 top category features | | [EngageBay CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/178819/EngageBay-Marketing/) — 4.6 out of 5 (912 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $14.99 /user/mo | 9 of 11 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to MailerLite The best free alternatives to MailerLite are GMass, Marketo Engage, and HubSpot Marketing Hub — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [GMass](https://www.capterra.com/p/168452/GMass/) — 4.8 out of 5 (1,424 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $25.00 /mo ### [Marketo Engage](https://www.capterra.com/p/75130/Marketo-Lead-Management/) — 4.3 out of 5 (720 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: Not available ### [HubSpot Marketing Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/171840/HubSpot-Marketing/) — 4.5 out of 5 (6,262 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $15.00 /user/mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated MailerLite alternatives are GMass (4.8), Omnisend (4.7), and EmailOctopus (4.7). ### [GMass](https://www.capterra.com/p/168452/GMass/) - 906 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 906 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 906 SMB reviews > "I also love that I can turn those emails into automated behavioral follow-ups, which helps me stay consistent with social media leads and move them closer to becoming real clients." — Tiffany B., Real Estate Advisor (July 7, 2026) ### [Omnisend](https://www.capterra.com/p/153508/Omnisend/) - 537 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 537 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 537 SMB reviews > "Omnisend delivers a lot of capability for the price, especially since billing is based on active subscribers only." — Frank A., Head of Digital (March 29, 2026) ### [EmailOctopus](https://www.capterra.com/p/147415/EmailOctopus/) - 329 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 329 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 329 SMB reviews > "Easy initial setup" — Juan d., CMO (February 18, 2026) --- ## Why do teams switch from MailerLite? Of the 137 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from MailerLite, the most common destinations were Brevo, EmailOctopus, ActiveCampaign, and Systeme.io. ### What users preferred ### [Brevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/132996/brevo/) - 4.6 out of 5 (3,528 reviews) — 54 reviewers switched here > "me dijeron que era mejor esta herramienta" — Alvaro L., Desarrollo y Marketing (July 10, 2026) ### [EmailOctopus](https://www.capterra.com/p/147415/EmailOctopus/) - 4.8 out of 5 (657 reviews) — 37 reviewers switched here > "MailerLite was getting expensive for me and they seemed to offer less than EmailOctopus. Their customer service wasn't always the best either." — Charolette N., Author (October 23, 2025) ### [ActiveCampaign](https://www.capterra.com/p/79367/ActiveCampaign/) - 4.6 out of 5 (2,574 reviews) — 33 reviewers switched here > "Mostly price and several unused features by Hubspot" — Vance W., Digital Marketer (July 4, 2022) ### [Systeme.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/198994/Systeme/) - 4.8 out of 5 (2,132 reviews) — 13 reviewers switched here > "All in one platform, as well as cost. Bought Groove before I changed to Systeme, and they are dissapointing compared to Systeme.io" — Leon P., Managing Director (May 21, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Email Marketing - [Hibu](https://www.capterra.com/p/207701/Hibu/) — 4.5 out of 5 (167 reviews) - [Marketo Engage](https://www.capterra.com/p/75130/Marketo-Lead-Management/) — 4.3 out of 5 (720 reviews) - [Mailjet](https://www.capterra.com/p/130105/Mailjet/) — 4.2 out of 5 (457 reviews) ### Email Management - [Mailgun](https://www.capterra.com/p/159630/Mailgun/) — 4.3 out of 5 (197 reviews) - [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/) — 4.7 out of 5 (87,167 reviews) - [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) — 4.6 out of 5 (14,183 reviews) ### Landing Page - [Adobe Experience Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/142300/Adobe-Experience-Manager/) — 4.4 out of 5 (158 reviews) - [ShortStack](https://www.capterra.com/p/154791/ShortStack/) — 4.4 out of 5 (157 reviews) - [HubSpot Marketing Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/171840/HubSpot-Marketing/) — 4.5 out of 5 (6,262 reviews) ### Marketing Automation - [Aroscop](https://www.capterra.com/p/239585/Aroscop/) - [MarketDirect Cross Media](https://www.capterra.com/p/209878/ePs-MarketDirect-Cross-Media/) — 4.1 out of 5 (7 reviews) - [Xtremepush](https://www.capterra.com/p/151231/Xtremepush/) — 4.5 out of 5 (73 reviews) ### Email Tracking - [SendGrid](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/) — 4.2 out of 5 (755 reviews) - [Visual Visitor](https://www.capterra.com/p/163298/Visual-Visitor/) — 4.7 out of 5 (21 reviews) - [GMass](https://www.capterra.com/p/168452/GMass/) — 4.8 out of 5 (1,424 reviews) ---