MailerLite Pricing & Tier Calculator
Target Audience: Small to medium businesses wanting high deliverability on budget. Last verified: 2026-09-14.
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| Platform | Rate (monthly) | Annual Total | Effective $/1k Sends | Capacity Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mailchimp(Standard) | $60/mo | $720/yr | $3.00 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit Mailchimp → |
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 → |
beehiiv(Scale) | $69/mo | $696/yr | $3.45 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit beehiiv → |
Kit(Creator) | $59/mo | $588/yr | $2.95 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit Kit → |
Official Tier Benchmark Table
| Subscribers | Monthly Rate | Annual Equivalent | Cost Per Subscriber |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $12/mo | $108/yr | $0.024/sub |
| 1,000 | $12/mo | $108/yr | $0.012/sub |
| 2,500 | $25/mo | $228/yr | $0.010/sub |
| 5,000 | $42/mo | $384/yr | $0.008/sub |
| 10,000 | $73/mo | $660/yr | $0.007/sub |
| 25,000 | $160/mo | $1440/yr | $0.006/sub |
Billing Nuances & Hidden Limits
Strict 10x multiplier on tier max subscriber ceiling for monthly sends. Overages force plan upgrade.
Free Tier Availability: Free up to 250 subscribers, 2,500 monthly sends
Audit & Methodology Transparency (E-E-A-T)
Official Source: Verified against official MailerLite Pricing Documentation.
Audited Date: 2026-09-14 (Verified: Sep 14, 2026).
Calculation Methodology: All pricing reflects public recurring tiers converted to normalized USD equivalents. Calculations exclude optional enterprise add-ons, transactional SMS credits, dedicated IP surcharges, currency conversion fees, and local sales taxes/VAT.