Best Email Newsletter Platforms
Campaign Monitor alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 5 score higher than Campaign Monitor's 3.3/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Campaign Monitor does well
- Easy-to-use interface perfect for beginner users
- 120+ responsive templates that automatically adjust to device and screen size
- Free stock images eliminate the need for personal photography, saving production budget
And where it was marked down
- Landing page builder lacks formatting options
- Basic plan limited to 2,500 emails per month
- Advanced features like send time optimization and email section locking only available on the Premier plan at $149/month
The newsletter-first operating system for modern media brands, creators, and digital publishers.
Scores 1.2 higher than Campaign Monitor
A subscription-based publishing platform empowering creators to build independent media businesses and own their audience.
Scores 0.6 higher than Campaign Monitor
The newsletter operating system for newsrooms to automate editorial workflows and scale advertising revenue
Scores 0.6 higher than Campaign Monitor
Email marketing and audience development platform purpose-built for media companies and digital publishers. Now operating independently as PostUp LLC following its divestiture from Upland Software.
Scores 0.5 higher than Campaign Monitor
People-based identity and programmatic monetization platform for premium email and web publishers
Scores 0.3 higher than Campaign Monitor
WordPress-integrated newsletter platform for publishers using Leaky Paywall subscription models
Scores level with Campaign Monitor
Reliable email marketing and automation for independent publishers and small media businesses
Scores 0.5 lower than Campaign Monitor
AI-powered marketing automation platform for integrated email and e-commerce campaigns
Scores 0.6 lower than Campaign Monitor
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Campaign Monitor?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, beehiiv is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Email Newsletter Platforms at 4.5/5, against Campaign Monitor at 3.3/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Campaign Monitor?
Our editors flagged: Landing page builder lacks formatting options; Basic plan limited to 2,500 emails per month; Advanced features like send time optimization and email section locking only available on the Premier plan at $149/month. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Campaign Monitor successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
