listmonk
Fast campaigns plus a transactional API and explicit subscriber states; the visual polish is utilitarian.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Docker Compose or a single release binary plus PostgreSQL
- Operational Setup
- You still need a PostgreSQL database and a trustworthy SMTP/API sender with authenticated DNS.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Subscribers, campaigns, templates, and analytics live in a PostgreSQL database on your server.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- listmonk is fast and explicit about subscriber states, but it lacks Brevo's managed deliverability, broad automation suite, CRM-style contact tools, and polished visual workflow builder.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $38.40/mo ($461/yr) in subscriptions
listmonk FAQ
Common questions
Is listmonk free and open source?+
listmonk is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on self-host. Fast campaigns plus a transactional API and explicit subscriber states; the visual polish is utilitarian.
What paid software does listmonk replace?+
listmonk serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Brevo, Campaign Monitor, Constant Contact, EmailOctopus, saving up to $38.40/month ($461/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up listmonk?+
Installation: Docker Compose or a single release binary plus PostgreSQL. Setup notes: You still need a PostgreSQL database and a trustworthy SMTP/API sender with authenticated DNS.
What is the catch or trade-off with listmonk?+
listmonk is fast and explicit about subscriber states, but it lacks Brevo's managed deliverability, broad automation suite, CRM-style contact tools, and polished visual workflow builder.