listmonk

Free, open-source self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager

About listmonk

listmonk is a free, open-source application for newsletters, mailing lists and transactional email. It packs a modern dashboard for managing subscribers, lists, campaigns and templates into a single Go binary backed by PostgreSQL, and can send through any SMTP provider or services like Amazon SES. Campaigns reach hundreds of thousands of subscribers with modest hardware. listmonk is aimed at publishers, communities and businesses that want high-performance email sending on infrastructure they own, without per-subscriber SaaS pricing.

listmonk website preview

Live preview of listmonk.app via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

listmonk: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers newsletter, mailing list, email, self hosted — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 772 tools in the Marketing & SEO category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

listmonk pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	listmonk.app

listmonk key facts

Category: Marketing & SEO
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: newsletter, mailing list, email, self hosted
Official site: listmonk.app

listmonk FAQ

How much does listmonk cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (listmonk.app).

What is listmonk used for?

Free, open-source self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager Its focus areas in the Marketing & SEO category: newsletter, mailing list, email, self hosted.

Where can I try listmonk?

On its official site, listmonk.app — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

listmonk vs alternatives

	listmonk	beehiiv	Keila	Kit
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	newsletter, mailing list, email, self hosted	newsletter, email, publishing, monetization	newsletter, email marketing, self hosted, open source	email, newsletter, automation, creators
Official site	listmonk.app	beehiiv.com	keila.io	kit.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Marketing & SEO category

SEO, email, social media, and CRM tools to grow your audience and business. The Marketing & SEO category on Tools Hub currently lists 772 tools. Alongside listmonk, it includes LittleLink, HeyForm, PressPulse AI, Usertour.

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Alternatives to listmonk

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More in Marketing & SEO

Comparing tools in the Marketing & SEO category? These related listings are worth a look: LittleLink — Open source DIY Linktree alternative with branded buttons; HeyForm — Open source form builder for conversational forms and surveys; PressPulse AI — The next-generation HARO alternative for personalized media coverage leads.