Open-source alternatives to Mailchimp
Self-host a Mailchimp alternative from $4.13/mo and save up to $106/yr per seat vs Mailchimp. 2 open-source projects that replace Mailchimp, ranked by computed health score and real self-hosting cost.
Why people leave Mailchimp
- Contact-count pricing scales fast
- Automations gated to Standard+
- Send-volume + send-speed limits on lower tiers
- Cloud-only, list data on Mailchimp
Listmonk and Mautic give the same broadcast + automation + segmentation; unlimited contacts on a $5 VPS + SES sending.
The 2 alternatives, ranked by health
Health score is a 6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Compare the top Mailchimp alternatives head-to-head
Side-by-side breakdowns and self-hosting cost for the leading picks.
Cost comparison vs Mailchimp
Self-hosting cost on cheapest plan meeting requirements vs Mailchimp entry tier ($13/mo).
| Project | Self-host /mo | Mailchimp /mo | Save /yr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mautic | $4.13 | $13+ | $106 | Deploy → |
| listmonk | $4.13 | $13+ | $106 | Deploy → |
Pick your alternative
Most operators land on mautic (top health score in this category; cheapest VPS path is mautic on hetzner for $4.13/mo).
Data refreshed daily. Pricing for Mailchimp sourced from official site.