MailPoet Starter replaces 2 paid apps
One genuinely free tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseGPL-2.0+
runsyour machine or their cloud
installInstall the WordPress plugin, create a MailPoet account, and enter the free Starter-plan key
dataLists, subscribers, newsletters, forms, and settings live in MailPoet tables inside the site's WordPress database; MailPoet's sending service processes recipient addresses and keeps delivery logs, which its documentation says are erased after three months.
setupIt requires an existing, maintained WordPress site plus a plan key and sender/domain approval; it is not a standalone email app.
facts verified 2026-08-10
Campaigns, forms, analytics and basic automation inside WordPress; the free list stops at 500.
the catchIt works only inside WordPress and the free Starter allowance stops at 500 subscribers and 5,000 emails per month.
the verdict →all Mailchimp alternatives →
WordPress newsletters, forms and a basic welcome automation for 500 subscribers; WordPress is mandatory.
the verdict →all MailerLite alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $384/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
