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| Your shortlist | NewslettersListmonk |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | A free, open source, self hosted newsletter tool for people who want full control and no per-subscriber fees. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Technical podcasters comfortable running a server who want to own their list without recurring per-contact costs. |
| Not the best fit | Anyone who wants a hosted, no-maintenance experience with drag and drop design tools. |
| The gotcha | You're responsible for deliverability setup, server maintenance, and everything a hosted provider normally handles for you. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | No hosted plan exists, pricing is entirely about running it yourself. |
| Category | Newsletters |
| Tool type | Newsletter platforms |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-27 |
| Next step | Visit Listmonk |