1. Pepipost by Netcore
Netcore Cloud · Mumbai · Email marketing software · 4.8/5
Email API and delivery from Netcore, built in Mumbai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Email marketing software · Alternatives
Best listmonk alternatives in India (2026)
listmonk is an email marketing software product from Zerodha, Bengaluru, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to listmonk are Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), Substack (Free), SendGrid (Free plan), Mailgun (Free plan) and Elastic Email (Free plan). Pepipost by Netcore is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹210/month.
listmonk alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches listmonk's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | listmonk (current) | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Pepipost by Netcore | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs listmonk |
| 2 |  Substack | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  SendGrid | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs listmonk |
| 4 |  Mailgun | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Elastic Email | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Mailmodo AMP | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  SparkPost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  SMTP2GO | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Postal | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Mailjet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Mailtrap | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Beehiiv | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  EmailOctopus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  BEE Pro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Stripo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho ZeptoMail | ₹210/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Amazon SES | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  ZeroBounce | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Postmark | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Hunter | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 listmonk alternatives in detail
2. Substack
Substack · San Francisco · Email marketing software · 4.5/5
Newsletter publishing with paid subscriptions.
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Elastic Email
Elastic Email · Vancouver · Email marketing software · 4.6/5
Affordable email marketing and API.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Mailmodo AMP
Mailmodo · Bengaluru · Email marketing software · 4.4/5
Interactive AMP email campaigns.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a listmonk alternative
- Check pricing per contact and per send; some products charge on list size even for unsubscribed contacts.
- Test deliverability to Gmail and Outlook with your own domain before you commit.
- If you send transactional email too, a product with both marketing and API sending simplifies your stack.
listmonk alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to listmonk in 2026?+
The closest matches to listmonk on App Advisor are Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), Substack (Free), SendGrid (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match listmonk, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to listmonk?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), Substack (Free), SendGrid (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to listmonk?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho ZeptoMail starts lowest at ₹210/mo. Pepipost by Netcore also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to listmonk?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), Mailmodo AMP (Free plan), Zoho ZeptoMail (₹210/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
listmonk vs Pepipost by Netcore: which is better?+
Pepipost by Netcore is the closest match to listmonk in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these listmonk alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in email marketing software or a category listmonk also covers, and Zerodha's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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