The best alternatives to ConvertKit

6 European alternatives · updated 11 November 2026 · How we select

ConvertKit’s subscriber-based pricing scales poorly as your list grows, and its design-first approach leaves some users wanting deeper automation or native CRM. European teams often switch for EU data residency, which Quentn, Sender.net, Flexmail, Sarbacane and Keila provide by default.

In short

ConvertKit covers email campaigns, marketing automation, contact management and landing pages. European alternatives: Sarbacane, Keila, Sender.net, Infomaniak Newsletter and Flexmail and 1 more. By area: Sarbacane, Keila and Sender.net for email campaigns; Sarbacane, Sender.net and Flexmail for marketing automation; Sarbacane, Keila and Sender.net for contact management; Sender.net, Flexmail and Quentn for landing pages.

European alternatives to ConvertKit

Sarbacane🇫🇷 FR

Email and SMS marketing automation with EU hosting

Replaces ConvertKit’s email and SMS automation plus contact management; no landing pages.

Email campaignsMarketing automationContact management★ 5.0 (362 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive drag-and-drop editor and responsive templates for quick newsletter creation
Rich template library for diverse email and SMS campaigns
Segmentation, A/B testing and reporting tools for campaign optimization

Higher pricing compared to competitors, especially for smaller organizations
Limited marketing automation and lack of CRM or third-party integrations
Occasional bugs in advanced features like conditional blocks and template display

Keila🇩🇪 DE

Open-source newsletter platform with unlimited contacts

Covers ConvertKit’s newsletters and contact management; open-source with no built-in automation.

Email campaignsContact managementFrom €8/mo

EU hostingGDPROpen Source

Sender.net🇱🇹 LT

Email and SMS marketing automation

Covers ConvertKit’s email and SMS automation, plus landing pages and contact management.

Covers all of ConvertKitFrom $9.00/mo★ 4.7 (223 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive interface and quick setup for email campaigns
Drag-and-drop editor with useful core features like segmentation and personalization
Generous free plan with up to 2,500 subscribers and 15,000 emails per month

Limited template selection and design controls
Ceiling on advanced workflows, funnels, and in-depth reporting
Fewer integrations and no built-in CRM

Infomaniak Newsletter🇨🇭 CH

Swiss pay-as-you-go newsletter tool with drag-and-drop editor and analytics

Replaces ConvertKit’s newsletter creation and contact management; no automation or landing pages.

Email campaignsContact managementFrom 10.00 CHF

Swiss hostedGDPRFree planISO 27001

What users praise and criticise

No subscription required, pay-as-you-go with non-expiring credits
Unlimited contacts regardless of plan
Included sending credits for some Infomaniak hosting plans

Test emails fail to send or do not match final appearance, forcing use of paid credits
Support response times can be slow for some users
Technical setup may require DNS access and can be challenging

Flexmail🇧🇪 BE

Belgian email marketing platform with unlimited sends and EU hosting

Handles ConvertKit’s email campaigns, automation, segmentation and landing pages.

Covers all of ConvertKitFrom €11/mo★ 4.0 (89 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive drag-and-drop Smart Builder for quick campaign creation
Responsive and helpful customer support team
Strong deliverability and inbox placement rates

Interface navigation can be unintuitive, with some buttons hard to locate
Occasional platform slowdowns during use
Difficulty linking contact segments between CRM and Flexmail

Quentn🇩🇪 DE

All-in-one marketing automation and email platform with built-in CRM

Replaces ConvertKit’s email, automation, CRM and landing pages for creators and small businesses.

Covers all of ConvertKitFrom €39.00/mo★ 1.0 (1 reviews)

EU hostingGDPR

What users praise and criticise

Visual drag-and-drop campaign builder with branching, triggers, tags and custom fields
Fast, thorough and friendly support, including migration assistance
Flexible contact management with custom fields, filters and tagging for large lists

Initial setup and learning curve can be cumbersome, especially for beginners
Interface design feels dated to some users
No permanent free plan and pricing may be hard to justify for small lists or limited needs

All ConvertKit alternatives at a glance

Which part of ConvertKit each alternative covers.

Provider	Email campaigns	Marketing automation	Contact management	Landing pages	From	Rating
ConvertKit (the tool you are replacing)	✓	✓	✓	✓	–	–
Sarbacane 🇫🇷	✓	✓	✓		On request	★ 5.0 (362)
Keila 🇩🇪	✓		✓		€8/mo	–
Sender.net 🇱🇹	✓	✓	✓	✓	$9.00/mo	★ 4.7 (223)
Infomaniak Newsletter 🇨🇭	✓		✓		10.00 CHF	–
Flexmail 🇧🇪	✓	✓	✓	✓	€11/mo	★ 4.0 (89)
Quentn 🇩🇪	✓	✓	✓	✓	€39.00/mo	★ 1.0 (1)

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Frequently asked questions

Which European tool fully replaces ConvertKit for email marketing and automation?

Quentn, Sender.net, Flexmail and Sarbacane cover email campaigns, marketing automation, contact management and landing pages. Keila handles email campaigns and contact management but is open source. Infomaniak Newsletter supports email campaigns and contact management with a free plan.

Which tool is best for a simple newsletter with a free plan?

Infomaniak Newsletter offers a free plan for email campaigns and contact management. Keila is open source and supports unlimited contacts.

Which European tool offers EU hosting for email marketing?

Quentn, Sender.net, Flexmail, Sarbacane and Keila provide EU hosting. Infomaniak Newsletter’s hosting location is not confirmed as EU-only.

Do any of these tools have a free plan?

Infomaniak Newsletter offers a free plan. Keila is open source and free to self-host.

Which tool is best for marketing automation with EU data compliance?

Quentn, Sender.net, Flexmail and Sarbacane provide marketing automation with EU hosting. Check their compliance documentation for GDPR specifics.

Are there open-source European alternatives to ConvertKit?

Keila is an open-source newsletter platform with EU hosting. It supports email campaigns and contact management.

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