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Spec score 8.5 #2 of 21 in Mailing List Management Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
phpList sends email newsletters, marketing campaigns, announcements and notifications to audiences ranging from hundreds to millions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Intended users
The maker describes phpList as suitable for community groups, small businesses, start-ups, large companies, government departments and charities.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.org
Integrations
Websites can integrate subscription functionality through AJAX or the API, and campaigns can use content from a CMS such as WordPress.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Support
Community support is available through documentation, forums and IRC, while paid support is available from phpList developers and consultants.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
License
The core phpList application is licensed under AGPLv3.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Headquarters
Unit 15 Marston Business Park, Lower Hazeldines, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XT, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · phplist.org
A/B testing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.org
Analytics
Campaign analysis includes built-in statistics and tracking of opens, clicks and forwards, with Google Analytics or Piwik also listed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Audience segmentation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.org
Consent tools
The software supports double opt-in, unsubscribe, and a do-not-send list for unsubscribed recipients.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Data import
phpList can import subscriber data from CSV or tab-delimited files and map columns to custom attributes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Email automation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.org
Email creation
Users compose emails in a web interface and can use personalized plain text, HTML and templates.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Monthly send limit
9000Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.org
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Self-hosting requirements
Running phpList on your own server requires an appropriate hosting package and access to a working mail server.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Sending controls
Campaigns can be scheduled, stopped on schedule, or sent using a local or remote cron job or command line.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Subscriber limit
3000Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.org
Subscriber management
Subscribers are organized into lists, and phpList supports unlimited list segmentation and target selection.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org

Plans and prices

Forever Free Free 300 messages · Unlimited subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
$1 Plan Price not published 9,000 messages · 3,000 subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
Pay-per-subscriber — 500 Price not published 500 subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
Pay-per-subscriber — 1,000 Price not published 1,000 subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
Pay-per-subscriber — 2,500 Price not published 2,500 subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
Pay-per-subscriber — 5,000 Price not published 5,000 subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
Pay-per-subscriber — 10,000 Price not published 10,000 subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
Pay-per-subscriber — 25,000 Price not published 25,000 subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
Pay-per-subscriber — 50,000 Price not published 50,000 subscribers Read 20 Sep 2026 · phplist.com
phpList.com free account Free 300 messages a month · free forever Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
Self-hosted phpList Free free to download and run on your own servers · requires suitable hosting and a working mail server Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org
phpList.com basic account $1 a month per month basic account · pay per message or per subscriber Read 9 Oct 2026 · phplist.org

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