Email marketing · Head to head
Zoho Campaigns vs MailerLite: which is better?
Short answer
Zoho Campaigns costs less in the first year ($0 vs $144). Pick Zoho Campaigns for email for Zoho suite users; pick MailerLite for low-cost email for creators.
| Fact | Zoho Campaigns | MailerLite | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Email for Zoho suite users | Low-cost email for creators | — |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 2,000 contacts | Yes, 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails/month | Tie |
| Entry plan | — | Comfort: $12 / mo | — |
| Mid plan | — | Power: $25 / mo | — |
| Top plan | — | Power: $25 / mo | — |
| 1st year | $0 | $144 | Zoho Campaigns |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Tie |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which has the better free plan, Zoho Campaigns or MailerLite?
Neither stands out: Zoho Campaigns: Yes, up to 2,000 contacts; MailerLite: Yes, 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails/month.
Should you pick Zoho Campaigns or MailerLite?
Pick Zoho Campaigns if
- you want email for Zoho suite users
- the free plan is enough (up to 2,000 contacts)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zoho Campaigns pricing | zoho.com/campaigns/pricing.html | 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