Email Marketing comparison · 2026
Brevo vs MailerLite (2026 Comparison)
Side-by-side: pricing, features, pros, cons, and our editorial winner for email marketing.
Winner summary
Brevo vs MailerLite: how they differ
We have not scored Brevo against our rubric yet, so we are not naming an overall winner here. The dimensions below are still directly comparable.
Cheaper
Tie
Higher rated
Not compared
Better free tier
Tie
Feature comparison
| Dimension | Brevo | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Free trial | Free 300 emails/day | Free up to 1k subs |
| Best for | Small biz on a budget | Small business value |
| Badge | — | Best Value |
Brevo key features
- Email + transactional + SMS + WhatsApp
- CRM included
- Automation workflows
- Landing pages
- Marketing + transactional in one
MailerLite key features
- Drag-drop builder
- Automation workflows
- Landing pages & websites
- AI writing assistant
- Free up to 1k subs
Brevo — pros & cons
Pros
- Pay by emails, not contacts
- Transactional + marketing unified
- Strong free tier
Cons
- Editor less polished
- Daily limit on free plan
MailerLite — pros & cons
Pros
- Best value at the low end
- Cleanest UI in the budget tier
Cons
- Approval process for new accounts can be strict
- Advanced automation behind paid tier
When to pick which
Choose Brevo if…
- Transactional + marketing
- SMS campaigns
Choose MailerLite if…
- Bloggers
- Small e-commerce
- Service businesses