Tech riderRev. 9 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
- 2CostsFree plan · free trial
- 3Subscriber limit3,000 contacts
- 4Monthly send limit9,000 emails/mo
- 5Email automationYes
- 6Audience segmentationYes
- 7A/B testingYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: phplist.org, phplist.com
Overview
phpList is ranked #30 of 189 in email marketing software on Specifiction, made by phpList (Unit 15 Marston Business Park, Lower Hazeldines, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XT, United Kingdom). It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.
phpList plans and pricing
All plansCompared on email marketing software
- Free plan
- Yesphplist.org
- Subscriber limit
- 3,000 contactsphplist.org
- Monthly send limit
- 9,000 emails/mophplist.org
- Email automation
- Yesphplist.org
- Audience segmentation
- Yesphplist.org
- A/B testing
- Yesphplist.org
Facts
- Purpose
- phpList sends email newsletters, marketing campaigns, announcements and notifications to audiences ranging from hundreds to millions.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Email creation
- Users compose emails in a web interface and can use personalized plain text, HTML and templates.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Subscriber management
- Subscribers are organized into lists, and phpList supports unlimited list segmentation and target selection.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Consent tools
- The software supports double opt-in, unsubscribe, and a do-not-send list for unsubscribed recipients.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- Campaign analysis includes built-in statistics and tracking of opens, clicks and forwards, with Google Analytics or Piwik also listed.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Websites can integrate subscription functionality through AJAX or the API, and campaigns can use content from a CMS such as WordPress.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Data import
- phpList can import subscriber data from CSV or tab-delimited files and map columns to custom attributes.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Sending controls
- Campaigns can be scheduled, stopped on schedule, or sent using a local or remote cron job or command line.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The maker says self-hosting and built-in link tracking can help protect subscriber privacy, and that open-source community members contribute to security.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Community support is available through documentation, forums and IRC, while paid support is available from phpList developers and consultants.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting requirements
- Running phpList on your own server requires an appropriate hosting package and access to a working mail server.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The core phpList application is licensed under AGPLv3.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes phpList as suitable for community groups, small businesses, start-ups, large companies, government departments and charities.phplist.org · 9 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Unit 15 Marston Business Park, Lower Hazeldines, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XT, United Kingdomphplist.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Email Marketing Software in 2026#30 of 189
- Best Newsletter Platforms in 2026#6 of 29
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Sources
- phplist.org/about/· checked 9 Oct 2026
- phplist.org/features/· checked 9 Oct 2026
- phplist.org· checked 28 Sept 2026
- phplist.com/site/pricing.php· checked 20 Sept 2026
- phplist.com/hosted· checked 20 Sept 2026
- phplist.com/pricing-comparison· checked 20 Sept 2026