MailerLite vs Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Email Marketing Software (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.

The short answer

Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Small business owners and marketers choosing email marketing tools (Mailchimp alternatives). The best all-in-one platform, offering email, SMS, chat, and more with an incredibly generous free plan.

At a glance

MailerLiteBrevo (formerly Sendinblue)
Top 11 rank#4 / The 11 Best Email Marketing Software (2026)#3 / The 11 Best Email Marketing Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.78.8
Best forSimplicity and great valueAll-in-one marketing suite
Pricing$ ($9 to $19+/mo)$ ($25 to $66+/mo)
HQVilnius, LithuaniaParis, France
Founded20102012

MailerLite

The easiest-to-use platform on the list, offering a clean interface and excellent features for its price point.

www.mailerlite.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Email Marketing Software (2026)

Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)

The best all-in-one platform, offering email, SMS, chat, and more with an incredibly generous free plan.

www.brevo.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Email Marketing Software (2026)

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