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#5 of 7 in Email marketing platforms

Kit (formerly ConvertKit) review

ConvertKit rebranded as Kit in 2024. It focuses on creators, with newsletters, tagging-based segmentation, landing pages and selling digital products.

Last checked · Available: Global

7.6/10, Very good

Weighted across
6 criteria

Strongest on automation (8.0).

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Scorecard

How Kit (formerly ConvertKit) scores

Each criterion is scored 0-10 from public information, with the reason underneath. The total is the weighted average.
Free plan & value25% weight7.6

Generous free tier for newsletters; paid plans sit mid-market.

Automation20% weight8.0

Visual automations driven by tags and events.

Ease of use & templates15% weight7.8

Simple, text-first editor suits newsletters.

Integrations & ecommerce15% weight7.4

Integrates with creator tools and payment platforms.

Support & compliance tools15% weight7.2

Email support for all; chat on paid tiers.

Scalability10% weight7.6

Handles large creator lists and offers a referral network.

Best for

Newsletter writers and online creators.

Not ideal for

Shops wanting design-heavy promotional emails.

Trade-offs

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Built for creators and newsletters
  • Sell digital products and paid subscriptions
  • Free plan to start

Worth knowing

  • Fewer design templates than ecommerce-focused tools
  • No built-in SMS

At a glance

Key facts and pricing

As Kit (formerly ConvertKit) publishes them. “Not published” means we could not confirm the figure.
Free plan
Yes
Free trial on paid plans
Yes
Free plan limits
Not published
Priced by
Subscribers
SMS built in
No
Support channels
Email; chat on paid plans
Company base / data region
United States
Price band
Mid-range
Founded
2013
Based in
United States

Pricing: Priced by subscribers; automation and integrations expand on paid tiers. Free plan: yes.

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Questions

Kit (formerly ConvertKit): common questions

Is Kit (formerly ConvertKit) good?

Kit (formerly ConvertKit) scores 7.6 out of 10 in our email marketing platforms scorecard, rank 5 of 7. ConvertKit rebranded as Kit in 2024. It focuses on creators, with newsletters, tagging-based segmentation, landing pages and selling digital products.

Who is Kit (formerly ConvertKit) best for?

Best for newsletter writers and online creators. Less suited to shops wanting design-heavy promotional emails.

How much does Kit (formerly ConvertKit) cost?

Priced by subscribers; automation and integrations expand on paid tiers. Free plan: yes.

What are Kit (formerly ConvertKit)'s key terms and features?

Free plan: Yes; Free trial on paid plans: Yes; Priced by: Subscribers; SMS built in: No; Support channels: Email; chat on paid plans; Company base / data region: United States. As published by the brand, last checked 2026-11-01.

What is a good alternative to Kit (formerly ConvertKit)?

Brevo (7.9/10) is the top-scoring option in the same list. See the full email marketing platforms ranking for every alternative.

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