Email marketing
Best Email marketing for Freelancer Businesses
Designers, developers, writers and marketers selling project-based services solo.
Our pick
MailerLite
Free up to 1,000 subscribersStay in touch with past clients — where most freelance revenue comes from.
On a tighter budget
MailerLite
Free up to 1,000 subscribersCheaper to start than MailerLite, with fewer moving parts to learn.
MailerLite detailsIf you want more power
ActiveCampaign
From $15/moMore capable than MailerLite — worth it only once volume justifies the setup time.
ActiveCampaign detailsWhy this one for freelancer
As a freelancer your time is the product. This stack is intentionally lean: get found, get booked, get paid.
- Cheapest per subscriber
- Automation included early
- Simple editor
- Fewer advanced behavioral triggers
- Reporting is basic
Best for: Local and service businesses building a first list. · Price checked August 2026
| Other Email marketing options | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | Free up to 10,000 subscribers | Creators, consultants and anyone selling through a newsletter. |
| Klaviyo | Free to 250 contacts | Stores that need abandoned-cart and post-purchase flows. |
| ActiveCampaign | From $15/mo | Businesses with 3-to-12-month buying decisions. |
What the rest of the freelancer stack costs
Email marketing is one of 6 tools in this stack. Running all of them costs roughly $19–$70 per month on entry plans.
See the full Freelancer stackPrices are entry-plan estimates and exclude transaction fees. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm before you buy. Some outbound links may earn us a commission, which never affects our pick. Read the disclosure.
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