Open source alternatives · Productivity
Open Source Alternative to Mailchimp
Mailchimp charges from US$13 a month and per-subscriber fees. Listmonk sends newsletters from your own server, free.
What the paid app costs: From US$13/mo
Why switch?
Email lists are your audience, and per-subscriber pricing taxes your growth. Listmonk handles campaigns and templates on your server with any SMTP provider; Mautic adds full automation. Your list stays portable.
Compare the alternatives
| Alternative | License | Platforms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listmonk | AGPL-3.0 | Web, self-hostable | The open-source newsletter sender |
| Mautic | GPL-3.0 | Web, self-hostable | For full marketing automation |
Listmonk
Free forever AGPL-3.0 · Web, self-hostable
- Newsletter campaigns
- Subscriber management
- Self-host, send via any SMTP
The open-source newsletter sender
Mautic
Free forever GPL-3.0 · Web, self-hostable
- Full marketing automation
- Drip campaigns and scoring
- Self-hostable
For full marketing automation
Which one should you pick?
- Listmonk: The open-source newsletter sender
- Mautic: For full marketing automation
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my Mailchimp list?
Yes, Listmonk and Mautic import CSV subscriber lists.
How do emails actually send?
Connect any SMTP provider (Amazon SES, SendGrid, your own mail server) and send at their rates.
Is self-hosting required?
Listmonk is self-hosted by design; it runs easily on a small VPS with Docker.