Brevo vs MailerLite
Brevo leads MailerLite by 0.1 points overall (7.9 vs 7.8).
7.9/10, Very good
7.8/10, Very good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Brevo8.8
Contact storage is not capped on the free plan, and paid tiers are priced by volume.
Free plan & value
25% weight
MailerLite8.4
Low paid prices relative to features, plus a free tier.
Brevo7.6
Visual workflows with triggers on site and email behaviour.
Automation
20% weight
MailerLite7.4
Visual automation builder covering common triggers.
Brevo7.4
Clean editor, though the broad feature set adds menus.
Ease of use & templates
15% weight
MailerLite8.8
One of the cleanest editors in the category.
Brevo7.6
Common store and CMS plugins plus transactional email APIs.
Integrations & ecommerce
15% weight
MailerLite7.0
Covers major stores and CMSs, but a smaller catalogue than market leaders.
Brevo7.4
EU-based company with consent tools; phone support only on higher tiers.
Support & compliance tools
15% weight
MailerLite7.6
Chat and email support on paid plans; EU-based with consent features.
Brevo8.0
Volume-based pricing suits large but infrequently emailed lists.
Scalability
10% weight
MailerLite7.0
Good for small to mid lists; fewer enterprise features.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Brevo | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial on paid plans | No | Yes |
| Free plan limits | Unlimited contacts, 300 emails per day | Not published |
| Priced by | Emails sent | Subscribers |
| SMS built in | Yes | No |
| Support channels | Email; phone on higher plans | Email and chat on paid plans |
| Company base / data region | EU-based company | EU-based company |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Brevo if…
You want something best for businesses with large lists but modest sending.
- + Free plan stores unlimited contacts
- + Email, SMS and WhatsApp in one place
- + Transactional email included
Choose MailerLite if…
You want something best for small businesses and bloggers on a budget.
- + Affordable paid tiers
- + Clean, quick editor
- + Landing pages and a site builder included
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Brevo vs MailerLite: quick answers
Is Brevo better than MailerLite?
Brevo leads MailerLite by 0.1 points overall (7.9 vs 7.8). Brevo scores higher on free plan & value, automation, integrations & ecommerce, scalability. MailerLite scores higher on ease of use & templates, support & compliance tools.
Who should choose MailerLite over Brevo?
MailerLite is best for small businesses and bloggers on a budget. Brevo is best for businesses with large lists but modest sending.
How were Brevo and MailerLite scored?
Both were scored on the same 6 weighted criteria for email marketing platforms, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.