# listmonk

> listmonk (23.8k stars, v6.2.0 June 2026) is a single Go binary backed by PostgreSQL 12+. It handles single and double opt-in lists, SQL-expression segments, a drag-and-drop, WYSIWYG, Markdown or HTML editor, campaign analytics, public archives and a transactional API. AGPL-3.0. It sends through SMTP servers you configure (e.g. Amazon SES), so you pay the sending service. It has no drip or automation sequences and no paid subscriptions.

- Repository: https://github.com/knadh/listmonk
- Official docs: https://listmonk.app/docs/
- Checked: 2026-10-16

## What it replaces
- Mailchimp: Subscriber lists and segments, Campaign editor and templates, Open and click analytics (partial). Covers lists, segments, campaigns and analytics; no automation journeys or landing-page builder.
- beehiiv: Subscriber lists and segments, Campaign editor and templates, Open and click analytics (partial). Newsletter sending and archives only; no paid subscriptions, website builder or automations.
- Kit Creator and Pro: Subscriber lists and segments, Write and send email campaigns, Campaign analytics (partial). Subscriber segments, campaign templates and analytics cover bulk newsletters; configure a mail delivery service separately; visual automation sequences are not replaced.
- Brevo: Subscriber lists and segments, Write and send email campaigns, Campaign analytics (partial). Subscriber segments, campaign templates and analytics cover bulk newsletters; configure a mail delivery service separately; visual automation sequences are not replaced.
- MailerLite: Subscriber lists and segments, Write and send email campaigns, Campaign analytics (partial). Subscriber segments, campaign templates and analytics cover bulk newsletters; configure a mail delivery service separately; visual automation sequences are not replaced.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Self-hosted binary or Docker Compose with PostgreSQL | https://listmonk.app/docs/installation/ | 2026-10-16 |
| Code licence | Partial | AGPL-3.0 (copyleft) | https://github.com/knadh/listmonk#license | 2026-10-16 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/knadh/listmonk#readme | 2026-10-16 |
| Commercial use | Partial | Yes under AGPL-3.0 copyleft terms; no paid edition or feature gating | https://listmonk.app/ | 2026-10-16 |
| Paid services needed? | Partial | App is free; you need an SMTP server or sending service such as Amazon SES to deliver mail | https://listmonk.app/ | 2026-10-16 |
| Hardware | Confirmed | Light; a production instance sent 7M+ emails using a fraction of one core and 57 MB peak RAM | https://listmonk.app/ | 2026-10-16 |
| Operating systems | Confirmed | Binaries for Linux, macOS (Darwin), Windows and the BSDs; Docker image | https://listmonk.app/ | 2026-10-16 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Easy; download binary or docker compose up, plus a PostgreSQL database | https://listmonk.app/docs/installation/ | 2026-10-16 |

GitHub: 23802 stars, 2682 forks, last push 2026-10-16, archived: no.
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