ConvertKit vs MailerLite
The ultimate side-by-side head-to-head analysis for 2026.
Short answer
- Price: not directly comparable — ConvertKit is from $9/user/mo, MailerLite is free tier available.
- How to start: ConvertKit is from $9/user/mo, MailerLite is free tier available.
These lines are generated from the pricing we track, not from a paid placement. We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind. They cannot tell you which tool fits your workflow — the sections below are there for that. How we score tools.
ConvertKit
MailerLite
Category
Marketing
Marketing
Base Price
$9/user/mo
Free tier
Public API
Yes
Yes
Mobile app
No
No
Open source / self-hostable
No
No
SSO (SAML)
No
No
Choose ConvertKit if:
Blogger, YouTubers, and Professional Creators.
Choose MailerLite if:
Creators and small businesses starting an email list.
ConvertKit: pros & cons
- Simple Automations: The most intuitive visual funnel builder in the market.
- Creator Network: Benefit from an internal network of other creators who can recommend you.
- High Deliverability: Known for making sure your emails actually land in the inbox.
- Commerce Ready: Sell digital products and subscriptions directly within your emails.
- Basic Editor: Its email designer is very minimalist and not meant for highly visual layouts.
- Pricing: Can be expensive compared to MailerLite or Beehiiv as your list grows.
- Reporting: Analytical dashboards are less detailed than some enterprise competitors.
MailerLite: pros & cons
- Free tier that small senders can live on
- Clean, quick editor
- Landing pages included
- Approval process rejects some accounts
- Fewer integrations than larger rivals
- Advanced automation is limited
Our verdict on ConvertKit
The best email platform for those looking for powerful automation without the corporate headache.
Our verdict on MailerLite
The best free tier in email marketing. Growth beyond a few thousand subscribers invites a comparison.