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listmonk

Free, open-source, self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager in a single binary.

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What is listmonk?

listmonk is a self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager that ships as a single binary or a Docker image and stores data in PostgreSQL. It handles subscriber lists, campaigns, templates and analytics, and you send through your own email provider. It is free and open source under the AGPL v3 licence, with about 24,000 stars on GitHub.

Pros

Free and open source (AGPL v3)
Fast single binary, easy to run with Docker
No per-subscriber fees beyond your sending provider

Cons

You host it and connect your own email-sending service
No hand-holding or support plan

Who should use listmonk

Developers and businesses with large lists who want to avoid per-subscriber pricing.

Who may not need it

Anyone who wants a hosted newsletter tool with no setup.

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