MailerLite Review 2026
MailerLite gives small business owners a free email marketing tool that does not feel like a compromise. We tested it end-to-end to see if it earns its reputation.

OUTSTANDING
Pros
- Free for up to 500 subscribers with 12,000 sends/month
- 10 landing pages on the free plan
- Automation workflows on all paid plans
- 24/7 live chat from Growing Business plan
- Solid deliverability with clean list enforcement
- Easy, fast drag-and-drop editor
Cons
- Templates locked to paid plans
- MailerLite branding on free emails
- No phone support on any plan
- AI tools only on Advanced plan
About MailerLite
MailerLite is a Lithuanian-built email marketing platform with a loyal following among small business owners and freelancers. Its free plan covers up to 500 subscribers and 12,000 email sends per month, which is enough for most businesses starting out to build their list and validate their email strategy.
Paid plans start at around $9 per month (roughly £7 billed annually) and unlock template access, unlimited sends, and 24/7 live chat. Plan names and pricing changed in June 2026, so check mailerlite.com for current rates before signing up.
We tested MailerLite's free and Growing Business plans with a real subscriber list, a welcome automation, and a promotional campaign. This review covers what we found, where it excels, and who should look elsewhere.




