MailEditor vs MailForge

MailEditor is an email design platform for creating responsive emails with a drag-and-drop editor. Users can assemble layouts from reusable modules or upload an existing HTML email template, edit it visually, and export it. A design prompt can produce an editable template draft. Templates can be downloaded or copied as HTML, with images hosted online, or saved in a MailEditor account for reuse. A Gmail add-on provides access to the template library and lets users insert templates from Gmail. Listed export integrations include Mailchimp, Gmail, Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, SendGrid, Brevo, HubSpot, Outlook Web, and Salesforce Pardot. An embeddable JavaScript component can edit HTML and CSS in another application and return updated code. The free plan includes 2 members, 10 HTML exports, 5 ESP exports, 40 test emails, 20 saved templates, 300 MB storage, and 2 AI templates. Paid plans start at $9/mo, billed yearly. MailEditor says templates are its only stored customer content and are private by default.

MailForge is a browser-based drag-and-drop editor for designing email templates and exporting them as HTML or MJML. Its visual builder uses pre-built blocks and does not require coding. Designs are processed in the browser, and the maker says email content is not sent to a server and projects remain in browser local storage. Once the page loads, the editor can work offline.

Exports include HTML with inline CSS and MJML source, with presets for Mailchimp and Klaviyo merge tag syntax. The maker says standard HTML works with services including Mailchimp, Klaviyo, SendGrid, and ConvertKit. MJML files can be imported and converted into editable blocks; raw HTML paste is listed as a future feature. An AI assistant runs a lightweight model in the browser, while advanced features can optionally use your OpenAI API key. The Free plan costs $0 forever and allows five exports per month and three projects. Pro costs $12/month; Team costs $29/month and includes five seats and collaboration features.