Keila replaces 3 paid apps

One open-source tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

Keila $0→replaces $29/mo★ 2.2k · active aug 2026docker to self-host Newsletters
the facts, verified

LicenseAGPL-3.0+

Platformsyour machine or their cloud

InstallationKeila Cloud signup or Docker image plus PostgreSQL

DataSelf-hosted subscribers, campaigns, and job state live in PostgreSQL; uploaded campaign assets live on persistent server storage.

SetupSelf-hosting requires Docker, PostgreSQL, a public HTTPS domain, and credentials for SMTP, SES, SendGrid, Mailgun, or Postmark.

facts verified 2026-08-10

what it lets you cancel
Campaign MonitorWith trade-offs$12/mo

A friendly campaign editor, forms and tracking without contact pricing; delivery is your SMTP provider's job.

the catchKeila gives you a friendly campaign editor and tracking, but delivery reputation, SMTP configuration, backups, and upgrades become your responsibility rather than Campaign Monitor's.

the verdict →all Campaign Monitor alternatives →
EmailOctopusWith trade-offs$9/mo

A self-hosted list, forms and campaigns without contact caps; you supply deliverability.

the catchKeila removes contact pricing, but you must supply the server, SMTP provider, deliverability monitoring, backups, and updates that EmailOctopus manages.

the verdict →all EmailOctopus alternatives →
Constant ContactWith trade-offs$8.4/mo

Self-hosted newsletters and signup forms with a real visual editor; SMTP setup replaces onboarding calls.

the catchKeila replaces newsletters and signup forms, but SMTP authentication, deliverability, server maintenance, backups, and upgrades replace Constant Contact's guided hosted setup.

the verdict →all Constant Contact alternatives →

last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $348/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list

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