MailerLite vs Buttondown
Buttondown costs less at 3 of the 8 list sizes we priced.
At 5,000 subscribers
$49/mo
Comfort plan at 5,000 subscribers.
Free planUp to 250
Paid newslettersNot published
ButtondownCheaper
$29/mo
Basic plan at 5,000 subscribers.
Free planUp to 100
Paid newsletters$9/mo add-on
At every list size
✓ marks the lower monthly price.
| Your newsletter | MailerLite | Buttondown |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 subscribers | $19 | $9 |
| 5,000 subscribers | $49 | $29 |
| 10,000 subscribers | $89 | $79 |
| 25,000 subscribers | $179 | $239 |
| 50,000 subscribers | $319 | $319 |
| 100,000 subscribers | $439 | $459 |
| 5,000 subscribers · 250 paying $8/mo | not published | $38 |
| 25,000 subscribers · 1,500 paying $8/mo | not published | $248 |
Free newsletter rows assume no paid subscribers. Paid rows add each platform's fee on paid revenue; card processing fees are excluded.
Which one to pick
Choose MailerLite if
The cheapest general email tool at most list sizes; it is built for email marketing more than for paid newsletters.
Choose Buttondown if
Cheap, simple and privacy-first; features like paid subscriptions or analytics are $9/month add-ons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, MailerLite or Buttondown?
Buttondown costs less at 3 of the 8 list sizes we priced.
Does MailerLite have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 250 subscribers; 2,500 emails a month.
Does Buttondown have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: first 100 subscribers.