Kit (ConvertKit) Newsletter alternatives
Killing $29-59+/mo (~$348/yr) — here are 3 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
the answer easy migration
Listmonk · Free / self-host free ⭐ 23.1K stars Million-subscriber newsletters from a single binary.
you stop paying $29-59+/mo → keep ~$348/yr
head-to-head
| Kit (ConvertKit) Newsletter | Listmonk | |
|---|---|---|
| price | $29-59+/mo | Free / self-host free |
| self-hostable | no | yes |
| license | proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| verified | — | 2026-08 |
| migration | — | easy effort |
free & open source (3)
Free / self-host free
Million-subscriber newsletters from a single binary.
trade-offs: Visual template builder basic
github →Free / self-host free
Self-hosted newsletter app on top of any SMTP provider.
trade-offs: Older codebase
github →faq
What is the best free alternative to Kit (ConvertKit) Newsletter?
Listmonk is the top free option — Million-subscriber newsletters from a single binary.
How much can I save by switching from Kit (ConvertKit) Newsletter?
Kit (ConvertKit) Newsletter costs $29-59+/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $348/year per seat.
Can Kit (ConvertKit) Newsletter be self-hosted?
Yes — Listmonk and Mailtrain and Keila can be self-hosted for free.