Listmonk logo

Listmonk

Self-hosted, high-performance newsletter and mailing list manager that's free and open source.

Quick Info

0 reviews
Grow stage

Overview

Listmonk is a powerful, free, and open-source self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager designed for performance and flexibility. It consolidates essential email marketing features into a single, efficient binary, making it a robust solution for managing large subscriber bases and sending email campaigns.

The tool allows users to maintain full control over their data and infrastructure, supporting both single and double opt-in lists. Its advanced segmentation capabilities, powered by SQL expressions, enable precise targeting of subscribers. With built-in analytics, users can monitor campaign performance, track bounces, and identify top-performing links, providing valuable insights for optimizing future communications. Listmonk also offers flexible templating for creating engaging email content.

Best For

Sending newsletters to a large audience.
Managing email lists for communities or organizations.
Transactional email sending for self-hosted applications.
Building and managing subscriber lists for personal projects or blogs.
Developers needing a flexible, customizable email platform.
Businesses looking to avoid recurring costs of commercial email services.

Key Features

Self-hosted solution
Free and open source
Manages millions of subscribers
Supports single and double opt-in lists
SQL expression-based subscriber querying and segmentation
Built-in analytics for campaign performance, bounces, and top links
Templating for email creation
Performance-optimized single binary
Docker support for easy deployment

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Completely free and open source, offering full control and no recurring fees.
  • Self-hosted nature ensures data privacy and ownership.
  • High performance, capable of managing millions of subscribers.
  • Flexible subscriber segmentation using SQL expressions.
  • Comprehensive built-in analytics for campaign tracking.
  • Easy deployment with pre-built binaries and Docker images.
  • Active GitHub community with a significant number of stars.

Cons

  • Requires technical knowledge for setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Users are responsible for their own email deliverability and IP reputation.
  • Lacks advanced marketing automation features found in commercial tools.
  • No direct support channels; relies on community and documentation.
  • Scalability depends on the user's infrastructure and technical expertise.
  • Initial setup involves database configuration (PostgreSQL).

Reviews & Ratings

0.0

0 reviews

5
0% (0)
4
0% (0)
3
0% (0)
2
0% (0)
1
0% (0)

Share Your Experience

Sign in to write a review and help other indie hackers make informed decisions.

Sign In to Write a Review

No Reviews Yet

Be the first to share your experience with this tool!

Related Tools

Similar tools and alternatives you might also want to explore

Ready to try Listmonk?

Join thousands of indie hackers building with Listmonk