Free Newsletter Platforms Compared: Mailchimp, Kit, MailerLite, Brevo & Enchant
Enchant’s free plan has no subscriber limit: send each newsletter to your entire list, one send every 5 days. It also includes a link-in-bio page, a chat widget, a shared inbox and a knowledge base, all in one free account.
On their free plans, Kit allows up to 10,000 subscribers, Mailchimp and MailerLite cap lists at 250, and Brevo stores up to 100,000 contacts but sends at most 300 emails a day. The table below compares them side by side.
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Competitor details last verified: November 2026
Free plan comparison at a glance
What each free plan includes, in three short tables: limits and support, newsletter features, and everything beyond the newsletter.
Limits and support
Enchant’s free plan has no subscriber limit and no contact limit. Each of the other four limits subscribers, sends or both.
| Feature | Enchant | Brevo | Kit | Mailchimp | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscriber limit | Unlimitedsubscribers and contacts | 100,000contacts | 10,000subscribers | 250contacts | 250active subscribers |
| Sending limits | 1 send / 5 dayseach send goes to your whole list | 300/day | No limit | 500/mo250 per day at most | 2,500/mo |
| Users | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Customer Support | Email and chatno restrictions | Email, 30 days | Self-servicechat and email for 14 days after signup |
Newsletter features
All five plans include signup forms, double opt-in and subscriber export (CSV). Enchant’s free plan has no templates, A/B testing or custom sending domain, and list import is limited to a re-subscribe link.
| Feature | Enchant | Brevo | Kit | Mailchimp | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted signup page | Messenger hosted page | no landing pages | unlimited landing pages | landing pages | 1 landing page |
| Automations | welcome and re-engagement emails | Limitedmulti-step, up to 2,000 contacts | Creator plan and above | automation flows not included | Limited3 automations, 5 steps |
| Scheduling | schedule multiple in advance | Limitednot after the daily limit is reached | send later, by time zone | ||
| A/B testing | Limited2 subject lines | ||||
| Email templates | 40+ templates | template library | Limitedlimited pre-built templates | Limitedlimited templates | |
| Custom sending domain | you add the DNS records | verified sending domain | domain authentication | domain authentication | |
| Remove vendor branding | paid add-on for Messenger and Knowledge Base; not available for newsletters on free | paid plans only | Creator plan and above | paid plans only | paid plans only |
| Open and click stats | plus one-click ratings | Limitedbasic reports | Limitedlist growth; engagement analytics on Pro | Limitedbasic reports | includes click maps |
| Import existing list | Limitedsend subscribers a link to your hosted page so they re-subscribe | from a file | CSV and importers from other tools | CSV, TXT or integrations | CSV or TXT |
| SPF, DKIM, DMARC | managed with high deliverability | you add the DNS records | you add the DNS records | you add the DNS records | you add the DNS records after the trial |
Beyond newsletter
Enchant’s free plan includes link-in-bio, a chat widget, a shared inbox and a knowledge base. The other four plans cover some of these in limited form, and none includes a knowledge base.
| Feature | Enchant | Brevo | Kit | Mailchimp | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link-in-bio page | with newsletter signup, chat and QR code | Limitednewsletter site | Limitedno native feature; a landing page can be used | Limitedlink-in-bio landing page template | |
| Chat widget | async chat, up to 3 Messengers | live chat widget | |||
| Shared inbox | multiple inboxes | Limited1 mailbox, 1 user | Limited1 inbox, 1 user | not on the free plan | |
| Knowledge base | up to 3 | ||||
| Customer details and history | one customer list for subscribers, chat and inbox | Limitedcontact timeline and basic CRM | Limitedtags and segments | contact profiles | subscriber profiles |
Limited: available with restrictions on the free plan. Enchant details come from our own product; competitor details come from each vendor’s public pricing and help pages. See how we verified this.
What unlimited subscribers means on Enchant
On Enchant’s free plan, the size of your list never changes what you pay. 100 subscribers or 100,000 subscribers cost the same: $0.
A subscriber limit means that growing past it requires a different plan or a different tool. On their free plans, Kit allows up to 10,000 subscribers, Mailchimp and MailerLite 250, and Brevo stores up to 100,000 contacts but sends at most 300 emails per day. Enchant has no per-subscriber pricing, so a growing list is never penalized.
What you would pay at each list size
| Subscribers | Enchant | Brevo | Kit | Mailchimp | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $0 | $9Starter, 5,000 emails per month | $0Free plan | $13Essentials | $12Comfort |
| 2,500 | $0 | $25Starter, 15,000 emails per month | $0Free plan | $49Essentials | $33Comfort |
| 10,000 | $0 | $32Starter, 20,000 emails per month | $0Free plan, up to 10,000 | $110Essentials | $89Comfort |
| 50,000 | $0 | $56Starter, 50,000 emails per month | $316Creator, 55,000 subscriber tier | $385Essentials | $319Comfort |
Monthly price in USD, as of November 2026, of the cheapest paid plan that supports each list size: Brevo Starter, Kit Creator, Mailchimp Essentials and MailerLite Comfort. Where a free plan covers the list size, it is shown as $0. Brevo’s price depends on monthly email volume rather than list size, so its figures use the email volume shown. Kit’s prices are annual-billing rates per month. Mailchimp and MailerLite figures are list prices.
How Enchant’s free newsletter works
Unlimited subscribers come with a few ground rules. They keep the list healthy and the free plan sustainable:
- One send every 5 days, to your entire list each time. A gap between sends protects your sender reputation.
- Double opt-in signups only. Subscribers join through Enchant’s signup forms and confirm their address, so every subscriber on your list has opted in.
- Send at least once every two months. Subscribers who stop engaging are pruned automatically, which keeps open rates high.
- Your list stays yours. Export all subscribers as a CSV at any time.
Free plans, one provider at a time
A closer look at what each free plan includes, where it stops, and who it suits.
Brevo’s free plan
What’s included
- Free with no time limit and no credit card; stores up to 100,000 contacts, for 1 user. Limits are on stored contacts and daily sends, not on active subscribers.
- Drag-and-drop editor with 40+ templates, signup forms and advanced segmentation.
- Multi-step automations with event triggers, for up to 2,000 contacts.
- A live chat widget, one synced inbox and a basic sales CRM (50 open deals, 1 pipeline).
- Email support.
Where the free plan stops
- Sending is capped at 300 emails per day. A campaign to a larger list delivers 300 per day, and the rest must be requeued manually.
- Every email carries a “Sent with Brevo” sticker, and reporting is basic.
- No A/B testing, landing pages or pop-ups.
Who it suits
Brevo positions its free plan for individuals and solopreneurs building an online presence.
Brevo compared with Enchant
Brevo’s free plan stores up to 100,000 contacts and includes email templates and a custom sending domain, which Enchant’s free plan does not. Brevo imports lists from a file; with Enchant, existing subscribers re-subscribe through your hosted page, so everyone on your list has opted in. Enchant’s free plan has no subscriber limit, sends each newsletter to the whole list (one send every 5 days) and adds link-in-bio, a knowledge base and a shared inbox with up to 3 Messengers.
Kit’s free plan (formerly ConvertKit)
What’s included
- Up to 10,000 subscribers (only unique, active subscribers count) and no sending limits, for 1 user.
- Unlimited landing pages and forms, plus a newsletter site with a custom domain.
- A template library, tags and segmentation, and A/B tests of 2 subject lines.
- Commerce tools for digital products, paid newsletters and tips, with a 3.5% + 30c transaction fee.
- Email support.
Where the free plan stops
- Automations and sequences need the Creator plan or above.
- Kit branding stays on emails and pages; removing it also needs Creator or above.
- A second user, SMS, the integrations app store and 24/7 support are not on the free plan.
- The free plan ends at 10,000 subscribers.
Who it suits
Kit positions its free plan for creators who are focused on building an audience.
Kit compared with Enchant
Kit’s free plan has no sending limits and adds commerce tools for selling digital products and paid newsletters, while Enchant allows one send every 5 days. Enchant’s free plan has no subscriber limit, and includes link-in-bio, a chat widget, a shared inbox and a knowledge base. Kit’s free plan covers up to 10,000 subscribers.
Mailchimp’s free plan
What’s included
- Up to 250 contacts and 500 sends per month (250 per day at most), with 1 seat and 1 audience.
- Signup forms, landing pages and pop-up forms.
- A basic inbox, contact profiles, tags and basic reports.
- 300+ integrations.
Where the free plan stops
- Mailchimp branding stays on emails, and there is no scheduling, A/B testing or automation flows.
- Templates are limited, and email support covers the first 30 days only.
- Subscribed, unsubscribed and non-subscribed contacts all count toward the 250-contact limit.
- Sending pauses when the contact or send limit is exceeded. Going over the free limits more than once ends eligibility for the free plan.
Who it suits
With a 250-contact limit, Mailchimp’s free plan fits a very small list that needs signup forms, landing pages and basic reporting.
Mailchimp compared with Enchant
Mailchimp’s free plan includes landing pages, pop-up forms, contact profiles and list import, and caps lists at 250 contacts. Enchant’s free plan has no subscriber limit, includes scheduling, automatic welcome and re-engagement emails, and adds link-in-bio, a chat widget, a shared inbox and a knowledge base.
MailerLite’s free plan
What’s included
- Up to 250 active subscribers (unsubscribed and bounced contacts don’t count) and 2,500 emails per month, for 2 seats.
- 3 automations (up to 5 steps), 3 forms, 1 website and 1 landing page, which can use a link-in-bio template.
- All 3 editors, email A/B testing and subscriber profiles with segments and tags.
- 1 digital product or booking.
Where the free plan stops
- Sending is locked above 250 active subscribers until you upgrade or remove subscribers.
- The MailerLite logo stays on emails, sites don’t support a custom domain, and sending through the API isn’t available.
- New accounts need approval, and support is the knowledge base after a 14-day trial of chat and email.
- In June 2026 the free limits were lowered from 500 subscribers and 12,000 emails per month to 250 and 2,500.
Who it suits
With a 250-subscriber limit, MailerLite’s free plan fits a very small list that wants automations, A/B testing and a landing page.
MailerLite compared with Enchant
MailerLite’s free plan includes automations, A/B testing, templates and a custom sending domain, and caps lists at 250 active subscribers. Enchant’s free plan has no subscriber limit, sends each newsletter to the whole list (one send every 5 days) and adds link-in-bio, a chat widget, a shared inbox and a knowledge base.
Everything in Enchant’s free plan
Many people pair a newsletter tool like Mailchimp with a link-in-bio tool like Linktree and a chat widget like Tawk.to. Enchant’s free plan covers all of them in one account, with one customer list.
Newsletter
Unlimited subscribers, signup forms with double opt-in, welcome and re-engagement emails, scheduling and engagement stats. About Enchant newsletters.
Link-in-bio
A hosted, mobile-first page at enchant.page/@you with newsletter signup, a contact form and a QR code. About Enchant link-in-bio.
Chat widget
Asynchronous chat for your site or a hosted page, in 20+ languages, with your brand colors and logo. About Enchant Messenger.
Shared inbox
Every message from your chat widget lands in one shared inbox, with customer details and history beside each conversation.
Knowledge base
Up to 3 searchable knowledge bases that answer repeat questions before they reach your inbox. About Enchant Knowledge Base.
Campaigns
Announcements, onboarding messages and promotions delivered through Messenger. About Enchant Campaigns.
The free plan includes up to 2 users and carries Enchant branding. Channels beyond Messenger, such as email, phone, SMS and WhatsApp, along with workflow automation and full reporting, are part of the paid plan. See Enchant pricing or learn more about the free plan.
Frequently asked questions
Which free newsletter plan has no subscriber limit?
Enchant’s free plan has no subscriber limit. You can send each newsletter to your entire list, whether it has 100 or 100,000 subscribers. By comparison, Kit’s free plan allows up to 10,000 subscribers, Mailchimp and MailerLite cap free plans at 250, and Brevo stores up to 100,000 contacts but sends at most 300 emails per day.
What does Enchant's free plan include?
A newsletter with unlimited subscribers, a link-in-bio page, an asynchronous chat widget, a shared inbox, up to 3 knowledge bases, Campaigns through Messenger, integrations and basic reporting, for up to 2 users. No credit card is required.
How often can I send a newsletter on Enchant's free plan?
You can send one newsletter every 5 days, and each send can go to your entire list. To keep your audience active, send at least once every two months.
Does Enchant charge more as my list grows?
No. The newsletter has no per-subscriber pricing, so a larger list does not change what you pay. The paid plan is priced per user and adds channels and features for growing teams.
Can I import my existing subscribers into Enchant?
You can move your audience over with a re-subscribe link: send your current subscribers a link to your Enchant hosted page and ask them to re-subscribe. Because every subscriber opts in through Enchant, your list starts with confirmed subscribers who want your emails.
Can a newsletter tool also handle customer support?
With Enchant it can. The same free account includes a chat widget, a shared inbox and a knowledge base, so subscribers and customers can message you from your website or link-in-bio page and you can answer from one place.
What happens when I outgrow Enchant's free plan?
Your newsletter and subscribers stay free. When you need more than 2 users or want channels such as email, phone, SMS and WhatsApp, workflow automation or full reporting, you can upgrade to the paid plan, which is priced per user. There are no annual contracts.
How many emails can I send on a free newsletter plan?
It varies by provider. Brevo’s free plan allows 300 emails per day, Mailchimp’s allows 500 per month (250 per day at most) and MailerLite’s allows 2,500 per month. Kit’s free plan states no sending limits. Enchant allows one send every 5 days, and each send can go to your entire list.
What happens when I go over a free plan's limits?
Brevo delivers 300 emails on the scheduled day and the rest must be requeued manually on later days. Mailchimp pauses sending when the contact or send limit is exceeded. MailerLite locks sending above 250 active subscribers until you upgrade or remove subscribers. Kit’s free plan covers up to 10,000 subscribers, and beyond that you need a paid plan. Enchant has no subscriber limit to go over.
Do free newsletter plans remove the provider's branding?
No. Brevo, Kit, Mailchimp and MailerLite each keep their branding on free-plan emails, and removing it needs a paid plan. Enchant’s free plan also carries Enchant branding.
What support do free newsletter plans include?
Brevo and Kit include email support. Mailchimp includes email support for the first 30 days. MailerLite offers a knowledge base, with chat and email for 14 days after signup. Enchant’s free plan includes email and chat support.
How we verified this
Enchant details come from our own product. Competitor details come from each vendor’s public pricing, plan-comparison and help-center pages. Free plans change often, so check the vendor’s own site before you decide.
Competitor details were last verified in November 2026 from these pages:
- Brevo: Brevo pricing and Brevo free plan limits
- Kit: Kit pricing
- Mailchimp: Mailchimp pricing and Mailchimp plan comparison
- MailerLite: MailerLite pricing and MailerLite free plan update FAQ
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