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Send a newsletter people look forward to

Pick a format you can keep up, write it once in a reusable template, and send it on a schedule from a tool that handles sign-ups and unsubscribes.

For anyone asking: How do I start and send an email newsletter?

Start here

The guide How to Start a Newsletter: Purpose, Cadence, Template, Sign-Ups How it works and how to do it well Read → Do it yourself Mail Merge Gmail: Send a Newsletter From a Google Sheet Build it in Excel or Google Sheets Read → The tools Email Newsletter Software: Match the Platform to the Job Which apps do it for you, and where each stops Read →

Tools that do it

Each one's way of doing it, and the point where it stops.

Kit Does it

You write a broadcast and send it to your list, with unlimited broadcasts on Free, and past issues appear on a hosted newsletter site where visitors can subscribe. Where it stops: Kit branding and the default sending address stay on Free; every new account is verified before it can send.

See Kit → checked Nov 2026
MailerLite Does it

Pick a group or segment, write the subject, build from blocks in one of three editors, preview on mobile, send a test, then send or schedule. Where it stops: Over the Free limits, campaigns, automations and imports pause; RSS campaigns need a paid plan.

See MailerLite → checked Nov 2026
Brevo Does it

The drag-and-drop editor, templates and reusable sections are on Free, so a nonprofit or club can build a newsletter and send a campaign without paying. Where it stops: Free has a daily sending cap: a larger campaign stops at the cap and the rest must be resent by hand; every Free email carries a Brevo sticker.

See Brevo → checked Nov 2026

The drag-and-drop editor, templates and an AI copy generator that drafts the subject line and body are on every plan, and domain authentication is done in the included onboarding. Where it stops: No free plan; Lite cannot schedule an email.

See Constant Contact → checked Nov 2026
Beehiiv Does it

Every post you write in the post builder goes out by email and can be published to a web archive with its own analytics; posts can be scheduled. Where it stops: Free keeps Beehiiv branding and one team seat; a custom domain needs Lite and branding removal needs Pro.

See Beehiiv → checked Nov 2026
Mailchimp Partly

Its editor builds the issue from templates and Free can send it right away, but planning sends ahead is a paid feature. Where it stops: Free sends now only, with a limited template selection; custom-coded templates cannot be sent without upgrading.

See Mailchimp → checked Nov 2026

Every verdict rests on the data in our product reports, never on a fee. How we score →