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Last updated: October 29, 2026

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6 Best ConvertKit (Kit) Alternatives (2027): Prices and Who Each Is For

The best ConvertKit (Kit) alternative for most people is MailerLite: it's free for 250 subscribers with 3 automations, and Comfort starts at $12 a month with 50 active automations, much less than Kit Creator at $33 a month for 1,000 subscribers. Choose GetResponse for webinars and funnels, ActiveCampaign for advanced automation, Brevo for large lists that send rarely, Mailchimp for integrations and Omnisend for ecommerce. Kit itself stays unbeatable on free list size: up to 10,000 subscribers, without automations.

Why people look for a Kit alternative

1. Automation costs money: Kit's free plan has no automations; Creator costs $33 a month at 1,000 subscribers.
2. Design: Kit's editor is intentionally minimal; some businesses want richer templates.
3. Ecommerce: stores want abandoned-cart flows built around store data.
4. Price at scale: Kit's paid plans rise with subscribers.

Kit alternatives compared

* From 2026 pricing guides.

1. MailerLite: best overall Kit alternative

MailerLite's free plan includes 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails a month and 3 automations. Comfort starts at $12 a month with 50 active automations (up to 100 steps each), and Power at $25; yearly billing saves 10%. Its drag-and-drop editor offers richer designs than Kit.

Choose it if: you want automation for less than Kit Creator. See ConvertKit (Kit) vs MailerLite.

2. GetResponse: best for webinars and funnels

GetResponse adds funnels, landing pages and webinars. At 1,000 contacts, Marketer costs €44.28 a month on 12-month billing (unlimited workflows), and Creator €50.84 adds webinars for up to 100 attendees.

Choose it if: you sell courses through webinars. See GetResponse pricing.

3. ActiveCampaign: best for advanced automation

ActiveCampaign's builder handles multi-branch journeys, lead scoring and sales follow-up. Starter costs about $15 at 1,000 contacts (5 actions per automation), Plus about $49 with unlimited actions *.

Choose it if: your funnel needs complex automation or a CRM.

4. Brevo: best for large lists that send rarely

Brevo bills by emails sent, with 300 free emails a day; Starter starts at about $9 a month *.

Choose it if: you have a big list and send a newsletter once or twice a month.

5. Mailchimp: best for integrations

Free for 250 contacts and 500 emails; Essentials $13 and Standard $20 a month for 12 months, then double.

Choose it if: you need a specific integration or want a familiar tool.

6. Omnisend: best for ecommerce creators

If you sell physical products, Omnisend's store-driven flows beat Kit's. Standard starts at $16 a month for 500 contacts.

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What each costs a creator with 1,000 subscribers and automation

Three real-world scenarios

A newsletter writer with 4,000 readers and no automation

Stay on Kit's free plan: no alternative is free at that size.

A coach with 1,000 subscribers and a launch sequence

MailerLite Comfort from $12 covers the sequences; GetResponse Creator adds webinars.

A creator selling physical products

Omnisend's abandoned-cart and post-purchase flows fit better than Kit's.

How to choose a Kit alternative

1. Decide whether you need automation now. If not, Kit's free plan may be enough.
2. List must-haves: webinars, ecommerce, CRM, design.
3. Price your list size in two calculators.
4. Rebuild your welcome sequence in a free plan or trial.
5. Move subscribers only after testing deliverability.

Migrating from Kit

Export subscribers with tags as CSV, import them into the new tool and map tags to groups or segments. Rebuild sequences and forms, then update sign-up forms on your site. Keep Kit active for a few weeks while you confirm deliverability.

Terms explained

• Sequence or automation: a triggered series of emails.
• Tag: a label that segments subscribers.
• Broadcast: a one-off email to your list.
• Funnel: pages and emails that lead to a sale.

What to look for in a Kit alternative

Kit's strengths are its huge free plan, creator commerce (digital products and paid newsletters) and simple, personal emails. A good alternative should match the features you actually use: automation (all of these), selling digital products (GetResponse supports courses; others may need a separate tool), and landing pages and forms (included everywhere). Check the price at your real subscriber count, because all of these tools charge more as your list grows, and check whether a free plan covers you while you test.

Features compared

Mistakes to avoid when switching

1. Switching mid-project: move between projects or campaigns, not in the middle of one.
2. Migrating everything: archive old data and move only what's active.
3. Skipping a trial with real work: demo data hides the problems you'll actually meet.
4. Ignoring seat or contact counts: price the plan for your real team or list in a year.
5. Forgetting integrations: list every connected app before you cancel your current tool.

Our verdict

MailerLite is the best ConvertKit (Kit) alternative for most people: real automation from $12 a month. GetResponse suits course creators who run webinars, ActiveCampaign complex automation, Brevo big lists that send rarely and Omnisend product sellers. If you don't need automation, Kit's free plan for 10,000 subscribers is hard to leave.

How we compiled this page

Prices come from official pricing pages checked October 29–30, 2026; ActiveCampaign and Brevo paid prices come from 2026 pricing guides, marked with *. See also Kit pricing and best free email marketing software.

FAQ

What is the best alternative to ConvertKit?

MailerLite for most people; GetResponse for webinars; ActiveCampaign for advanced automation.

Is MailerLite cheaper than Kit?

Yes, with automation: Comfort from $12 a month vs Kit Creator at $33 for 1,000 subscribers (annual).

Is there a free alternative to Kit?

MailerLite's free plan includes automations; Kit's free plan is larger (10,000 subscribers) but has none.

Is ConvertKit the same as Kit?

Yes. ConvertKit rebranded as Kit in 2024.

Which Kit alternative is best for courses?

GetResponse Creator, which includes webinars for up to 100 attendees.

Can I import my Kit subscribers elsewhere?

Yes. Export them as CSV with tags and import them into any of these tools.

Which Kit alternative is best for paid newsletters?

Kit remains one of the simplest tools for paid newsletters; among the alternatives, check each tool's subscription and payment features before switching.

Does MailerLite have a free plan?

Yes: 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails a month and 3 automations.

Sources

kit.com/pricing, mailerlite.com/pricing, getresponse.com/pricing, mailchimp.com/pricing and omnisend.com/pricing, checked October 29–30, 2026. ActiveCampaign and Brevo from 2026 pricing guides.

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