Kit (formerly ConvertKit) is email marketing built for creators: newsletters, landing pages, automations and selling digital products and paid subscriptions.
What we like
- Free up to 10,000 subscribers
- Creator-friendly automations and commerce
- Recommendations network for growth
Watch out for
- Fewer design templates than Mailchimp
- Paid tiers scale with list size
Key facts
| Category | Email marketing |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: up to 10,000 subscribers |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $39/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $32.50/mo |
| Top plan | Pro: $79/mo |
| Seats | Team members on Creator+ |
| Trial / refund | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
Kit (ConvertKit) plans & pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Cost per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsletter | Free | - | $0 | Free up to 10,000 subscribers |
| Creator | $39 | $32.50 save 17% | $390 | Automations, sequences (1,000 subs) |
| Pro | $79 | $65.83 save 17% | $789.96 | Advanced reporting (1,000 subs) |
List prices for one user, checked Oct 9, 2026. Taxes extra; per-user plans multiply by seats. Vendors change plans often: confirm on Kit (ConvertKit)’s pricing page. Add it to the stack cost calculator →
Is Kit (ConvertKit) free? Free plan, trial and discounts →
Pricing
- Newsletter (free): up to 10,000 subscribers.
- Creator: from $39/mo for 1,000 subscribers (cheaper billed yearly): automations and sequences.
- Pro: from $79/mo: advanced reporting and more.
Why creators pick it
A generous free plan, simple visual automations and a recommendation network that helps grow your list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kit free?
Yes, up to 10,000 subscribers on the Newsletter plan.
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