Newsletter Pricing Comparator
Compare newsletter platforms at a glance. Adjust subscriber count to see real-time pricing. Find the ideal platform for your project.
| Platform | Monthly price | Free plan | Digital products | Custom domain | Automation | Commission | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y YeemelBest value | $39/mo You save $72/yr vs Mailchimp | Up to 100 emails | 5% | 4.8 | |||
S Substack | Free | Yes (∞) | 10% | 4.3 | |||
B Beehiiv | Free | Yes (2 500) | 0% | 4.5 | |||
K Kit (ConvertKit) | Free | Yes (10 000) | 3.5% | 4.4 | |||
M Mailchimp | $45/mo | Up to 250 | 0% | 3.9 | |||
L MailerLiteCheapest | $15/mo | Up to 500 | 0% | 4.5 | |||
V Brevo | Free | Yes (300/day) | 0% | 4.1 |
* Yeemel and Brevo charge by email volume sent, not subscriber count. Prices shown are estimated for ~4 emails/month per subscriber. Sources: official pricing pages of each platform.
Last checked: February 2026. Prices may change. Check official websites for current pricing.
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Get started for freeNewsletter platform comparison: how to choose
Choosing the right newsletter platform is a crucial decision for any content creator. The market offers dozens of options, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Pricing, features, free plan limits, sales commission — there are many criteria to consider.
Our comparator lets you visualize the differences at a glance. Adjust the subscriber slider to see how prices change based on your list size. Use the filters to keep only the platforms that match your needs (free plan, product sales, custom domain).
The right platform depends on your strategy: if you monetize through paid subscriptions, Substack is a natural choice (free but 10% commission). If you create newsletters from YouTube videos, Yeemel automates the entire process. If you need advanced automation, Kit or Beehiiv will be a better fit.
Essential criteria for comparing platforms
Here are the most important criteria to consider when comparing newsletter platforms:
Pricing and scalability
Prices increase with subscriber count or email volume. Check the cost at 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 subscribers to plan ahead. Note: some charge per subscriber (Mailchimp, Kit), others per email volume (Brevo, Yeemel).
Free plan
Free plan limits range from 250 contacts (Mailchimp) to 10,000 subscribers (Kit). Brevo offers 300 free emails/day. A good free plan lets you test risk-free.
Product sales
Kit, Beehiiv (since Nov. 2025), MailerLite and Yeemel let you sell digital products directly. Substack and Mailchimp don't offer this natively.
Commission
Watch out for commissions: Substack takes 10% on paid subscriptions, Kit takes 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction, Yeemel 5% on product sales. Beehiiv, MailerLite and Brevo charge no commission.
Price evolution by subscriber count
The monthly cost of a newsletter platform can vary significantly based on your list size. Here's a comparative overview to help you plan your costs:
| Platform | 1,000 subscribers |
|---|---|
| Yeemel * | €39/mo |
| Substack | Free |
| Beehiiv | Free |
| Kit (ConvertKit) | Free |
| Mailchimp | $20/mo |
| MailerLite | $15/mo |
| Brevo * | Free |
* Yeemel and Brevo charge by email volume sent, not subscriber count. Prices above are estimated for ~4 emails/month per subscriber.
Use the subscriber slider at the top of this page to get a personalized estimate based on your exact list size.
Sources
Information in this comparator comes from the official pricing pages of each platform, checked in February 2026:
- Yeemel — Pricing
- Substack — How much does Substack cost?
- Beehiiv — Pricing
- Kit (ConvertKit) — Pricing
- Mailchimp — Pricing
- MailerLite — Pricing
- Brevo — Pricing
Prices may change. Last checked: February 2026. Kit pricing reflects the September 2025 increase. MailerLite's free plan was reduced from 1,000 to 500 subscribers in September 2025. Mailchimp's free plan was reduced from 500 to 250 contacts. Beehiiv launched digital product sales in November 2025.