Best ConvertKit Alternatives 2026

Go to Subscribers in your Kit dashboard and export your list as a CSV, which includes email addresses, tags, and custom fields. Automations, sequences, and visual workflows don't export — you'll need to manually rebuild those in your new tool. Most alternatives (MailerLite, Beehiiv, Mailchimp) accept CSV imports directly and let you map tags/fields during setup.

You lose access to the Creator Network (a feature for cross-promoting newsletters with other creators) and Kit Commerce for selling digital products directly through email. Your existing automation logic and tagging structure also won't transfer — you rebuild them from scratch. Some creators find this a good opportunity to simplify overly complex automation setups anyway.

The free plan covers up to 10,000 subscribers, which is generous, but it limits you to one user seat, basic broadcast sending, and no automations beyond simple sequences. If you need a real team workflow with multiple logins or advanced automation on a budget, alternatives like MailerLite's free tier (up to 1,000 subscribers with automations included) or Beehiiv's free tier may fit better depending on your priorities.

Yes — MailerLite, Beehiiv, and Mailchimp all have native integrations with Shopify, WordPress, and Zapier, similar to Kit. Some niche integrations built specifically for creators (like certain course platforms) may only exist in Kit's app marketplace, so it's worth checking your specific stack before switching.

Kit's Creator plan jumps in price as your list grows (e.g., roughly $25/month for 1,000 subscribers scaling to $66+/month at 5,000). MailerLite tends to be cheaper at comparable subscriber counts, and Beehiiv's free tier extends further before you hit a paywall, especially if you're not using premium ad-network features. Run your actual subscriber count through each pricing calculator before committing, since tiers change over time.