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Kit (ConvertKit) Free plan (2026): 10,000 subscribers, and what it leaves out
Last verified against official pricing pages · published 20 Oct 2026
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Kit Free covers up to 10,000 subscribers, one of the largest free plans we track, and it lets you sell paid subscriptions (Kit takes 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, card processing included). What it leaves out: visual automations and sequences, and Kit branding stays. Source: Kit pricing, checked 2026-10-20.
What Free leaves out
- No visual automations or sequences. A welcome email series or a course drip needs Creator.
- Kit branding stays on your emails.
- Paid subscriptions: allowed, at 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction.
From 1,000 to 10,000 subscribers (archived pricing pages)
Kit's free plan used to stop at 1,000 subscribers. The archived pricing page still says 1,000 on 20 May 2024 and 10,000 on 7 Jun 2024. Paid plans moved the other way: see the Kit price increase.
| Captured | Plan | What the official page showed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | free up to 1,000 subscribers | archived copy | |
| Free | free up to 1,000 subscribers | archived copy | |
| Free | free up to 1,000 subscribers | archived copy | |
| Free | free up to 1,000 subscribers | archived copy | |
| Newsletter (free) | free up to 10,000 subscribers | archived copy | |
| Newsletter (free) | free up to 10,000 subscribers | archived copy | |
| Newsletter (free) | free up to 10,000 subscribers | archived copy | |
| Newsletter (free) | free up to 10,000 subscribers | archived copy | |
| Newsletter (free) | free up to 10,000 subscribers | archived copy |
Read by hand from Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) copies of the official page, kept separate from our own dated checks. All values: how newsletter platform prices changed 2023–2026 · JSON.
What Creator costs (for automations)
| Subscribers up to | Creator monthly | Billed yearly (/mo) | Cheapest with automations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $39 | $32.50 | EmailOctopus $0 Free |
| 3,000 | $59 | $49.17 | Buttondown $29 Paid (usage-based) |
| 5,000 | $89 | $74.17 | Buttondown $29 Paid (usage-based) |
| 10,000 | $139 | $115.83 | EmailOctopus $44.50 Pro |
Per month, prices verified 2026-10-20. If all you need is a newsletter, Kit Free costs $0 up to 10,000 subscribers.
Free plans compared
| Free plan | Covers up to | Main limit |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | 10,000 | Up to 10,000 subscribers |
| beehiiv | 2,500 | Up to 2,500 subscribers |
| EmailOctopus | 2,500 | 2,500 subscribers, 10,000 emails a month, up to 3 automation sequences, EmailOctopus branding |
| Sender | 2,500 | 2,500 subscribers and 15,000 emails a month, 1 seat; email automation, forms, popups and up to 10 landing pages included |
| AWeber | 500 | 500 subscribers and 3,000 sends a month; 1 list, 1 automation, 1 landing page; AWeber branding stays |
| GetResponse | 500 | 500 contacts (unconfirmed and removed contacts count) and 2,500 newsletters a month |
| SendPulse | 500 | 500 subscribers and 15,000 emails a month, with basic automation (5 flows) and 3 sender addresses |
| HubSpot | 500* | 2,000 marketing email sends a month (500 subscribers at 4 sends each), up to 2 users; 1 automated email action |
| Brevo | 300* | Sends up to 300 emails a day (stores up to 100,000 contacts), so we count it as covering 300 subscribers per send |
| MailerLite | 250 | 250 subscribers and 2,500 emails a month, 3 active automations (5 steps each) |
| Mailchimp | 250 | 250 contacts, 500 emails a month (250 a day), 1 user; sending pauses when you hit a limit |
| Klaviyo | 250 | 250 active profiles and 500 emails a month, plus $5 of mobile messages; flows, segmentation and forms included |
| Omnisend | 250 | 250 contacts and 500 emails a month with all features, including automation workflows; the Omnisend badge stays |
| Mailjet | 200* | Sends up to 6,000 emails a month with a maximum of 200 a day (stores up to 1,000 contacts), so we count it as covering 200 subscribers per send |
| Buttondown | 100 | Free for your first 100 subscribers |
* Send-capped plans, converted to subscribers you can email once per send (Brevo, Mailjet) or weekly (HubSpot). Every limit with its source: free newsletter platforms compared.
More: Kit pricing · Kit alternatives · beehiiv to Kit · beehiiv Free plan
FAQ
Is Kit (ConvertKit) free?
Yes, for up to 10,000 subscribers. You can send newsletters and sell paid subscriptions; visual automations and sequences need the Creator plan.
When did Kit raise its free plan to 10,000 subscribers?
Archived copies of Kit's pricing page show 1,000 subscribers on 20 May 2024 and 10,000 on 7 Jun 2024.
Can I sell paid newsletters on Kit Free?
Yes. Kit charges 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, card processing included.
What does Kit Creator cost?
$39/month for up to 1,000 subscribers ($32.50/month billed yearly), rising with your list.
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