Free, open-source alternatives to Kit
Newsletters for creators, formerly ConvertKit. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Kit, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
ListmonkBest match
High performance, self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager with a modern dashboard.
Keila
Reliable and easy-to-use newsletter tool (alternative to Mailchimp and Sendinblue).
Mautic
Marketing automation software (email, social and more).
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Why replace Kit?
Kit works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Kit?
Listmonk is the closest open-source replacement for Kit in our list. Keila and Mautic are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Kit?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.