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Keila

Easy & reliable open-source email newsletters with powerful analytics and privacy options.

Quick Info

Starting at US$9.50/month
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Overview

Keila is an open-source email newsletter platform designed to simplify the process of managing contact lists and sending personalized campaigns. It stands out by offering a 100% open-source codebase under the AGPLv3 license, providing users with transparency and the option to self-host. The platform supports various methods for creating emails, from an intuitive visual editor and Markdown support to full flexibility with MJML and simple plain text options, ensuring that users can craft emails that look great across all devices and clients.

Beyond email creation, Keila emphasizes powerful analytics that respect user privacy, allowing users to gather insights while offering the choice to disable tracking entirely. Its robust data and segmentation features enable highly targeted campaigns based on user behavior and custom data. Additionally, Keila includes a flexible form builder to create sign-up forms with custom fields and bot protection, making it a comprehensive solution for growing and engaging an audience through email, all while adhering to high standards of privacy and open-source principles.

Best For

Sending regular newsletters to subscribers.
Marketing campaigns requiring advanced user segmentation.
Building and growing email lists with customizable sign-up forms.
Organizations prioritizing data privacy and open-source solutions.
Developers and teams who prefer self-hosting their email infrastructure.

Key Features

Visual email editor (Block Editor)
Markdown email editor
MJML support for email design
Plain text email sending
Advanced analytics with privacy options
User data and behavior segmentation
Customizable form builder with custom fields
Bot protection for sign-up forms
100% Open Source (AGPLv3-licensed)
Self-hosting option
GDPR compliant (hosted in EU)

Pricing

Keila XS

US$9.50/month
  • 2,000 emails/month
  • unlimited contacts
  • unlimited projects
  • Send with Keila or bring your own email server
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Keila S

US$18.99 /month
  • 5,000 emails/month
  • unlimited contacts
  • unlimited projects
  • Send with Keila or bring your own email server

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 100% open-source with AGPLv3 license, offering transparency and control.
  • Flexible email creation options including visual editor, Markdown, MJML, and plain text.
  • Strong focus on user privacy with configurable analytics and the option to disable tracking.
  • Powerful segmentation capabilities for targeted campaigns based on user data and behavior.
  • Self-hosting option provides full control over data and infrastructure.
  • Built-in form builder with custom fields and bot protection for lead capture.
  • Reliable email rendering across various clients and devices due to rock-solid base templates.

Cons

  • As an open-source tool, self-hosting may require technical expertise.
  • Might have a smaller community or fewer third-party integrations compared to larger proprietary platforms.
  • The visual editor might not be as feature-rich or intuitive as some enterprise-level solutions.
  • Newer features might be on the roadmap and not immediately available.
  • Support might be primarily community-driven for self-hosted versions.

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