# What's happening with MailerLite? (2026) - Verdict

**MailerLite is still live** - but our sensors flagged 1 dated, sourced signal. Status: Price hike. There is no official sunset announcement. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human.

Category: Marketing Automation with AI

## Timeline of facts

- **Jun 16, 2026 - Free plan cut to 250 subscribers.** On June 16, 2026, MailerLite updated its Free plan. The active subscriber limit was reduced from 500 to 250, and the monthly email sending limit was reduced from 12,000 to 2,500. The update unlocked some previously paid features (custom campaign and landing-page templates, blogs, promotional pop-ups, HTML campaign editor) and raised free seats from 1 to 2, while introducing feature-use caps (up to 3 automations, 3 forms, 1 digital product, 1 landing page, 1 website) planned to apply to all free accounts starting August 13, 2026. SOURCE: MailerLite Help  -  Free plan update FAQ - https://www.mailerlite.com/help/free-plan-update-faq

## What you can do now

MailerLite is live, so there is no need to rush. If it powers a critical workflow, export a recent backup, note your renewal date, and shortlist a live alternative below.

## If you need to move (live alternatives)

- **EmailOctopus** - Live, lower-cost email platform with a more generous free tier (up to 2,500 subscribers and 10,000 emails/month).
- **Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)** - Active platform whose free plan allows unlimited contacts with a 300-emails-per-day cap, plus SMS and automation. → https://verdict.tools/go/brevo (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Kit (formerly ConvertKit)** - Creator-focused email tool that is live and offers a free plan for up to 10,000 subscribers.
- **Beehiiv** - Actively growing newsletter platform with a free tier up to 2,500 subscribers and built-in growth/monetization tools.

## FAQ

### Is MailerLite shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for MailerLite. What we can confirm are the dated, sourced signals above. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human after confirmation.

### Should I switch away from MailerLite now?
Not necessarily - it is live. But if it is business-critical, keep an exportable backup and a shortlisted alternative ready.

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