What does listmonk replace?

listmonk is a free alternative to Mailchimp ($156/yr) and Kit (ConvertKit) ($390/yr).

Is listmonk open source?

Yes. listmonk is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. listmonk is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to Mailchimp and Kit (ConvertKit). Switching saves up to $390/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

knadh/listmonk23.7k★last push Oct 3, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on listmonk.app.

What does listmonk replace?: listmonk is a free alternative to Mailchimp ($156/yr) and Kit (ConvertKit) ($390/yr).
Is listmonk open source?: Yes. listmonk is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does listmonk run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host listmonk?: Yes. listmonk is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.