MailCheap

Newsletter publishing through managed Cloud or the original open-source app.

What is MailCheap?

MailCheap is a newsletter application with an editor, scheduling, subscriber management, and a website for published issues. It can be used through managed MailCheap Cloud or self-hosted from the original open-source repository. Both editions run the same application code.

Cloud plans include delivery and are limited by monthly sends and active subscribers; dormant contacts do not count toward the contact allowance. Self-hosting removes the cloud subscription but requires your own server, database, queue service, and SES or PostShiba delivery account. Welcome emails are included, while native multi-step marketing automation has not been verified.

Official details: https://mailcheap.ai/#pricing ; https://github.com/marclou/mailcheap

Pricing: Cloud starts at $19 monthly for 20,000 sends and 10,000 active subscribers, with no free trial. Self-hosted software has no license fee; infrastructure and delivery costs are separate. Pricing checked October 26, 2026.

Features

Newsletter editor and scheduling
Hosted issue archive
Signup forms and welcome emails
Campaign API and MCP
Managed Cloud and open-source self-hosting

FAQs

Common questions about MailCheap

Does Cloud charge for dormant subscribers?

Only active subscribers count toward the plan cap. Each Cloud tier also has a monthly send allowance.

What happens at the Cloud send limit?

New sends wait until you upgrade or the next billing month starts. Welcome emails also pause after the monthly email allowance is exhausted.

What do I need to self-host MailCheap?

The original app requires Node.js, MongoDB, QStash, and an SES or PostShiba sending account. Additional storage and Redis may be needed for your deployment.