Brevo vs MailerLite
Brevo bases pricing on email volume dispatched, whereas MailerLite uses subscriber tiers paired with a 10x monthly send ceiling.
Choose MailerLite if you send weekly newsletters to a highly engaged audience under 25,000 subscribers. Choose Brevo if your broadcast frequency is irregular or seasonal.
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| Platform | Rate (monthly) | Annual Total | Effective $/1k Sends | Capacity Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brevo(Starter)Best Value | $25/mo | $276/yr | $1.25 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit Brevo → |
MailerLite(Comfort)Best Value | $25/mo | $228/yr | $1.25 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit MailerLite → |
Structural Billing Differences
Brevo (Starter)
Billing Metric: send_tiers_with_contact_cap
Audited Date: 2026-09-14 ✓ Verified: Sep 14, 2026
Target Audience: Businesses with large contact lists & moderate send frequency
Free Tier: Free up to 300 sends/day, unlimited contacts
MailerLite (Comfort)
Billing Metric: subscriber_tiers_with_send_ceiling
Audited Date: 2026-09-14 ✓ Verified: Sep 14, 2026
Target Audience: Small to medium businesses wanting high deliverability on budget
Free Tier: Free up to 250 subscribers, 2,500 monthly sends
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MailerLite's send limit on the Comfort tier?
MailerLite Comfort enforces a monthly sending allowance of 10x your tier's maximum subscriber capacity (e.g., a 5,000 tier includes 50,000 sends).
Does Brevo offer an annual discount?
Yes, Brevo provides an approximate 10% discount when committed to an annual agreement.
Which platform offers better automation workflows?
Both offer visual builders, but Brevo includes transactional SMS/WhatsApp capabilities, while MailerLite focuses heavily on clean drag-and-drop newsletter designs.