Brevo vs MailerLite
Compare both platforms using the same audience size, monthly email volume and billing cycle.
Brevo prices primarily by monthly email volume with tier-specific contact limits, whereas MailerLite Comfort uses subscriber tiers with a 10x monthly email ceiling (or Power for unlimited sending).
MailerLite and Brevo use different billing models, so the cost crossover changes with audience size and sending frequency. MailerLite prices primarily by subscriber tier, while Brevo prices primarily by monthly email volume with contact caps.
What will you actually pay?
Enter your audience and monthly email volume. We match each platform to the lowest modeled paid plan that fits. Free tiers are listed separately on provider pricing pages because their limits are not directly comparable.
Compare the two platforms
500 contacts · 1,000 emails/month · annual billing
Brevo Starter
Fits the entered limits at $8.08/month · $97/year
| Platform | Monthly equivalent | Annual total | $/1k sends | Plan status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BrevoStarterLowest paid rate | $8.08/mo | $97/yrSave $11/yr | $8.08 | Within limits | Visit Brevo → |
MailerLiteComfort | $10.80/mo | $129.60/yrSave $14.40/yr | $10.80 | Within limits | Visit MailerLite → |
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Brevo (Starter)
Billing Metric: send_tiers_with_contact_cap
Target Audience: Businesses with send-volume pricing and tier-specific contact limits
Free Tier: Free up to 300 sends/day
MailerLite (Comfort)
Billing Metric: subscriber_tiers_with_send_ceiling
Target Audience: Small to mid-size businesses on a budget
Free Tier: Free up to 250 subscribers + 2,500 sends/mo
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View Tier Table →Full audited pricing breakdown, tier limits, and send caps for MailerLite.
View Tier Table →Frequently Asked Questions
Does MailerLite limit email sends on Comfort?
MailerLite Comfort provides 10x the ceiling of your subscriber tier (e.g., 5,000 sends for 500 subs, 50,000 sends for 5,000 subs). If you need unlimited dispatches, you can upgrade to the Power plan.
Does Brevo offer an annual discount?
Yes, Brevo provides an approximate 10% discount when committed to an annual agreement.
How do their billing models differ for frequent sending?
MailerLite Comfort includes a monthly send ceiling equal to 10 times the selected subscriber tier, while Power offers unlimited sends. Brevo prices primarily by monthly email volume, with contact caps attached to each send tier.