MailerLite vs emit
MailerLite is an affordable per-subscriber email tool that does include RSS campaigns. It's a fine general newsletter tool; emit differs by billing per email (no per-subscriber tax) and being API-first for developers and agents.
| emit | MailerLite | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per email ($0.80/1k) | Per subscriber (tiered) |
| Pay for inactive subscribers | No | Yes |
| RSS feed → newsletter (native) | Yes | Yes (RSS campaigns) |
| API-first / OpenAPI | Yes | Partial |
| Send from your own domain | Yes (SES, DKIM) | Yes |
| Paid subscriptions / paywall | No | Limited |
| Best for | Devs & their agents | Cheap simple newsletters |
As of 2026, MailerLite is free to 500 subscribers (12k emails/mo); the Growing Business plan starts ~$10/mo and bills per subscriber. Verify current plans on their site. Last reviewed May 2026.
Why developers pick emit over MailerLite
- Pay per email, not per subscriber — cheaper for big lists you mail occasionally.
- API-first with idempotent writes, webhooks, and an agent skill.
- No drag-and-drop builder to wrestle — just connect a feed.
When MailerLite is the better choice
MailerLite is the better choice if you want a low-cost all-rounder with a visual builder, landing pages, and basic automations.
emit pricing
$0.80 per 1,000 emails, prepaid — no subscriber tiers, no monthly minimum, no revenue cut. See pricing, the full comparison, or add a subscribe form.