Keila

Reliable and easy-to-use newsletter tool (alternative to Mailchimp and Sendinblue).

GitHub stars
2,233
License
AGPL-3.0
Latest release
0.30.3
6 September 2026
Last commit
2 October 2026
Runs on
Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

383 commits

Replaces

Paid products Keila can stand in for.

How to self-host Keila

Keila runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Keila free?

Yes. Keila is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Keila?

Yes. Keila runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Keila replace?

People use Keila instead of Brevo, Kit, beehiiv or Mailchimp.

Is Keila still maintained?

The last change to Keila's code was on 2 October 2026, with 383 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Communication - Email - Mailing Lists and Newsletters

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