How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- MailerLite and Brevo are the closest low cost swaps for Flodesk users who want simple design tools and fair pricing.
- Kit is the pick for creators who sell digital products and want automation tied to subscriber behavior.
- ActiveCampaign and Klaviyo go far beyond newsletters, with deep automation and ecommerce data, at higher prices.
- Mailchimp suits teams that want the largest integration library and a familiar brand.
- Beehiiv fits newsletter first publishers who want growth and monetization tools built in.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Brevo | Email plus SMS on a budget | See website | Yes |
 MailerLite | Simple, low cost newsletters | See website | Yes |
 Kit | Creators selling products | See website | Yes |
 Mailchimp | Broad integrations | See website | Yes |
 ActiveCampaign | Deep automation | See website | Free trial |
 Klaviyo | Ecommerce email and SMS | See website | Yes |
 Constant Contact | Small business events | See website | Free trial |
 Beehiiv | Newsletter growth | $0 | Yes |
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The best Flodesk alternatives
#1Brevo
Best for: Email plus SMS on a budget4.5/5 on
G2 (2,747 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit brevo.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
Brevo, formerly Sendinblue, is the most practical all round swap for Flodesk users who want more than pretty templates. Its homepage positions it as one AI powered customer platform for email, SMS, WhatsApp, marketing, sales, and loyalty, with more than 600,000 customers. The drag and drop editor and ready made templates keep campaign building fast, while automation and segmentation cover welcome series, abandoned carts, and post purchase follow ups.
The pricing model is the main reason to look at Brevo. Plans scale by emails sent rather than by contact count, which helps lists with many inactive subscribers. The free plan covers a daily sending limit, so small senders can start without paying. The catch is that SMS and WhatsApp credits are separate costs, and some advanced features sit on higher tiers. Brevo fits small businesses that want one platform for several channels without enterprise pricing.
What we like- Email, SMS, and WhatsApp in one platform
- Pricing scales by emails sent, not list size
- Built in CRM and automation
Watch out for- SMS and WhatsApp credits cost extra
- Some features need higher plans
#2MailerLite
Best for: Simple, low cost newsletters4.6/5 on
G2 (1,114 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit mailerlite.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
MailerLite wins fans with simplicity. Its homepage stresses digital marketing tools to grow an audience faster, with email, automation, landing pages, signup forms, and websites in one account, plus 24/7 support. Integrations cover Shopify, WooCommerce, Stripe, WordPress, Canva, and Zapier, so a small shop can connect its store and its list without extra tools. The template library gives a clean starting point that is easy to customize.
MailerLite is not the deepest automation tool on this list. Teams that need complex branching logic or ecommerce behavior triggers may outgrow it. Free plan limits have also changed over the years, so check current limits before relying on a free tier. For creators and small businesses that send regular newsletters and want a calm, affordable tool, MailerLite is a strong Flodesk replacement.
What we like- Clean, simple interface
- Landing pages, forms, and websites included
- 24/7 support with fast response times
Watch out for- Free plan limits have shrunk over time
- Automation is lighter than ActiveCampaign or Klaviyo
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
Kit, formerly ConvertKit, is built for creators rather than general small business marketing. Its homepage highlights visual automations that group subscribers by actions or interests, subscriber insights tied to revenue, and a Creator Network for cross promotion. You can sell digital products, paid newsletters, and subscriptions from Kit, with sales linked to the subscriber who bought, which makes follow up automation far more useful than a simple broadcast tool.
The trade-off against Flodesk is design. Kit emails look clean but plainer than Flodesk templates, and paid plans price by active subscriber count, so costs rise as your list grows. The free plan and free migration on paid plans soften the switch. Kit fits authors, coaches, podcasters, and course sellers who care more about automation and sales than about editorial page design.
What we like- Visual automations tied to subscriber actions
- Sell digital products and paid newsletters in platform
- Free migration on paid plans
Watch out for- Paid pricing rises with subscriber count
- Design tools are plainer than Flodesk
#4Mailchimp
Best for: Broad integrations4.4/5 on
G2 (5,436 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit mailchimp.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
Mailchimp remains the best known name in email marketing, and that familiarity has practical value: most tools integrate with it, freelancers already know it, and templates and tutorials are everywhere. Its homepage promotes email and SMS marketing with audience segmentation, AI driven tools, and automated workflows, plus a Standard plan trial and a free plan for small lists. Customer journeys cover welcome series, abandoned carts, and win back flows.
The catch is price structure. Costs rise with contact count and with plan tier, and Mailchimp bills for unsubscribed contacts unless you archive them, which surprises some switchers. Advanced automation and testing features need higher tiers. Mailchimp suits teams that want the widest integration library and a tool their whole team already understands, and who will watch contact hygiene to keep bills in check.
What we like- Largest integration ecosystem
- Customer journeys and segmentation
- SMS available as an add on
Watch out for- Pricing climbs with contacts and features
- Billing counts unsubscribed contacts unless archived
Starting priceSee website
Free planFree trial
ActiveCampaign is the power tool on this list. Its homepage presents an automation platform with AI assisted campaign building, automatic testing of every send, smart segmentation, and weekly reporting that explains what worked. The platform handles email, SMS, and WhatsApp in one journey, and it tracks revenue by program so marketers can connect sends to sales. A 14 day free trial with no credit card required lets teams test before paying.
The price of that power is complexity. ActiveCampaign has no free plan, and its automation builder rewards teams that invest time in setup. Small senders who only need a monthly newsletter will find it more than they need. It fits growing businesses that run many automations, segment by behavior, and want one system for marketing across channels.
What we like- Very deep automation and segmentation
- Strong deliverability claims
- Email, SMS, and WhatsApp in one flow
Watch out for- No free plan, trial only
- Learning curve is steeper than Flodesk or MailerLite
#6Klaviyo
Best for: Ecommerce email and SMS4.6/5 on
G2 (1,368 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit klaviyo.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
Klaviyo is built for consumer brands that sell online. Its homepage describes an autonomous B2C CRM that unifies customer data and automates email, SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, and mobile push, with more than 205,000 brands on the platform. Native Shopify integration syncs customer, product, and order data in real time, so flows can trigger on browsing, cart, and purchase behavior rather than on list membership alone. Predictive analytics and AI agents help larger teams find revenue opportunities.
The trade-off is cost and setup weight. Paid plans scale by contacts and channel usage, and SMS adds its own costs. Klaviyo is overkill for a simple newsletter, but it is hard to beat for ecommerce teams that live on flows: welcome, abandoned cart, post purchase, and win back. If your store runs on Shopify or a similar platform, Klaviyo deserves a close look despite the higher bill.
What we like- Deep Shopify and ecommerce integrations
- Customer data platform unifies behavior and orders
- Email, SMS, RCS, and push in one profile
Watch out for- Costs scale with contacts and channel use
- Setup is heavier than a newsletter tool
Starting priceSee website
Free planFree trial
Constant Contact positions itself as the digital marketing platform for small businesses, with more than 460,000 small businesses, nonprofits, and franchises using it. Its strengths are practical: email and social tools for beginners, event marketing, list management, and brand controls for teams and franchises. Support includes phone and chat, which matters for owners who want a person to call rather than a help center article.
The limits are familiar: no free plan beyond a trial, and pricing rises with list size. Automation is solid for common cases but lighter than ActiveCampaign. Constant Contact fits local businesses, nonprofits, and franchises that run events and regular announcements and want a guided, low fuss tool with real human support.
What we like- Strong for nonprofits, franchises, and events
- Simple tools for beginners
- Phone and chat support
Watch out for- No free plan, trial only
- Price climbs as the list grows
#8Beehiiv
Best for: Newsletter growth4.5/5 on
G2 (40 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit beehiiv.com
Starting price$0
Free planYes
Beehiiv is a newsletter platform first, and that focus shows. Its homepage offers a newsletter builder, a no code website builder, audience segmentation, growth tools, analytics, and a built in ad network, with plans starting free and paid tiers from $49 for Lite and $95 for Pro as shown on the homepage. More than 130,000 publishers have used the platform, and monetization through paid subscriptions, digital products, and ads is built in rather than bolted on.
The catch is scope. Beehiiv is not a general CRM or marketing automation suite, and it cannot send SMS natively, though API and webhook connections can bridge that gap. For writers and publishers whose business is the newsletter itself, that focus is a strength: growth tools such as recommendations and referrals are core features, not extras. Pick Beehiiv when the newsletter is the product, not just a channel.
What we like- Newsletter builder plus no code website
- Built in ad network and referral program
- Free plan to start
Watch out for- Less of a general marketing automation tool
- SMS is not native
How we chose
We compared tools that serve the same buyer as Flodesk: creators, small businesses, and online sellers who send regular email and care about design. Each homepage was opened to confirm the product exists today and matches its description, and pricing was taken from vendor pages where published. Where pricing varies by list size or volume, we wrote See website rather than quoting a figure that would only fit one list size. We kept a mix of low cost newsletter tools, creator platforms, ecommerce systems, and deep automation suites so readers can match a tool to their actual sending pattern.
Switching from Flodesk without losing subscribers
Start by exporting your list with tags and custom fields intact, and check whether your new tool imports them cleanly. Most tools on this list offer free migration help on paid plans, which is worth using for larger lists. Warm up your sending on the new platform with your most engaged subscribers first, and set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records before your first big send, since a new sending domain or IP needs a good reputation.
Compare automation honestly. Flodesk workflows are simple, so a move to ActiveCampaign or Klaviyo may mean rebuilding flows with more steps, while a move to MailerLite or Brevo may mean giving up some design polish. List your must have flows before switching: welcome series, sales sequences, abandoned carts, and re-engagement. Finally, check checkout needs: if you sell digital products through Flodesk Checkout, confirm whether your replacement sells in platform or needs Shopify, WooCommerce, or a payment link.
Frequently asked questions
Is Flodesk itself still a good choice?
Yes, for design first creators who love its templates and simple workflows. The alternatives here win on price, automation depth, ecommerce data, or newsletter monetization, not because Flodesk stopped working. Switch only when a specific limit, such as price at your list size or missing automation, actually bites.
Which Flodesk alternative is cheapest for a small list?
MailerLite and Brevo usually cost least for small lists, and both offer free plans with sending limits. Beehiiv is also free to start for newsletter publishers. Check current free limits and paid tiers for your exact subscriber count, since limits change over time.
Can I keep my Flodesk templates when I switch?
No, templates do not transfer between platforms. You will rebuild designs in the new editor, though most tools offer similar drag and drop builders and template libraries. Budget an afternoon for rebuilding your main templates before your first send.
Do I need a paid plan to send email?
Not always. Brevo, MailerLite, Kit, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, and Beehiiv all offer free plans with limits on contacts or sends. ActiveCampaign and Constant Contact offer trials instead of free plans. Free plans suit small lists and testing, while growing lists usually need a paid tier.
What is the hardest part of switching email tools?
Deliverability and automation rebuilds cause the most trouble. Set up authentication records, warm up sending gradually, and rebuild your key flows before you stop sending from the old tool. Keep both accounts live until the first few sends from the new platform perform well.
Which tool is best for selling digital products by email?
Kit and Klaviyo lead here. Kit sells digital products, paid newsletters, and subscriptions in platform with sales tied to subscribers. Klaviyo ties email and SMS to store orders for ecommerce brands. Beehiiv also sells paid subscriptions and digital products for newsletter publishers.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.brevo.com
- https://www.mailerlite.com
- https://kit.com
- https://mailchimp.com
- https://www.activecampaign.com
- https://www.klaviyo.com
- https://www.constantcontact.com
- https://beehiiv.com
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