Email marketing · Head to head
Brevo vs MailerLite: which is better?
Short answer
Brevo costs less in the first year ($96.96 vs $144). Pick Brevo for email and SMS on a budget; pick MailerLite for low-cost email for creators.
| Fact | Brevo | MailerLite | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Email and SMS on a budget | Low-cost email for creators | — |
| Free plan | Yes, Free forever plan | Yes, 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails/month | Tie |
| Entry plan | Starter: $8.08 / mo | Comfort: $12 / mo | Brevo |
| Mid plan | Standard: $18 / mo | Power: $25 / mo | Brevo |
| Top plan | Enterprise: $2,499 / mo | Power: $25 / mo | MailerLite |
| 1st year | $96.96 | $144 | Brevo |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Tie |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, Brevo or MailerLite?
Brevo costs less in the first year ($96.96 vs $144).
| 1st year | Brevo | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $96.96 | $144 |
| Mid | $216 | $300 |
| Top | $29,988 | $300 |
Which has the better free plan, Brevo or MailerLite?
Neither stands out: Brevo: Yes, Free forever plan; MailerLite: Yes, 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails/month.
Should you pick Brevo or MailerLite?
Pick Brevo if
- you want email and SMS on a budget
- the free plan is enough (Free forever plan)
Pick MailerLite if
- you want low-cost email for creators
- the free plan is enough (250 subscribers, 2,500 emails/month)
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Brevo pricing | brevo.com/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| MailerLite pricing | mailerlite.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare