Quick summary
MailerLite is an email marketing platform for creators and small businesses. It offers a visual editor, landing pages, forms, automations, and a free plan that covers a small list. Many newsletter writers choose it because it bundles a lot of tools at a low price.
Ternloop is a newsletter and campaign tool. You write campaigns in a rich editor or block editor, import contacts from a CSV, group them, and send or schedule the message. Its pricing follows the number of emails you send each month, and its free plan includes 1,000 emails and up to 500 contacts.
Both tools suit newsletter writers. MailerLite bundles landing pages and automations alongside email. Ternloop is focused on the campaign workflow and charges by monthly email volume.
Pricing compare
The comparison page we reviewed lists MailerLite at about $50 a month for 10,000 subscribers on its Growing plan and about $73 a month on its Advanced plan. MailerLite's free plan covers up to 1,000 subscribers. Prices change over time and depend on the plan and subscriber count, so check MailerLite's current pricing before you decide.
Ternloop's plans are shown below.
| Ternloop plan | Monthly price | Annual price | Emails per month | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 1,000 | 500 |
| Pro 5,000 | $4 | $46 per year | 5,000 | 3,000 |
| Pro 10,000 | $8 | $92 per year | 10,000 | 6,000 |
| Pro 20,000 | $15 | $172 per year | 20,000 | 12,000 |
| Pro 50,000 | $25 | $286 per year | 50,000 | 30,000 |
| Pro 100,000 | $50 | $570 per year | 100,000 | 50,000 |
| Pro 150,000 | $70 | $810 per year | 150,000 | 80,000 |
For a list of 6,000 contacts, Ternloop's Pro 10,000 tier costs $8 a month. MailerLite's Growing plan at 10,000 subscribers lists about $50 a month in the comparison we reviewed. The gap is wide at this size, but the plans are not identical. MailerLite includes landing pages, forms, and automations at higher tiers.
Check your list size before you compare totals. Pro 10,000 covers up to 6,000 contacts, and each higher tier raises that limit.
Feature compare
| Feature | Ternloop | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter editor | Rich editor and block editor | Drag and drop editor |
| Open and click tracking | Included on every plan | Included |
| Contact groups and fields | Groups, custom fields, and CSV import on Pro | Groups and fields |
| Scheduling | Included on Pro | Included |
| Custom sending domain | Included on Pro | Included |
| Free plan | 1,000 emails and 500 contacts a month | Up to 1,000 subscribers |
| Bounce and unsubscribe handling | Automatic, based on SES webhooks | Included |
MailerLite bundles landing pages, forms, and automations alongside email. Ternloop focuses on the newsletter.
Ternloop focuses on the newsletter. The rich editor and block editor help you compose campaigns, the contact tools help you group and import a list, and the Pro plan adds scheduling, custom sending domains, and graph stats. Bounces, complaints, and unsubscribes are marked automatically, so inactive contacts stop receiving mail.
When to choose Ternloop
- You send a newsletter and want a focused campaign editor.
- You want to pay for monthly volume, with a clear contact limit.
- You do not need landing pages or automations today.
- You want CSV import, scheduling, and custom sending domains on one plan.
When to choose MailerLite
- You want landing pages, forms, and automations in one tool.
- You need a free plan for a list of up to 1,000 subscribers.
- You plan to build sequences that nurture subscribers over time.
- You want a broad feature set for a creator business.
If your work needs landing pages and sequences now, MailerLite covers more ground. If your work is a newsletter that goes to a list on a schedule, Ternloop keeps the tool and the bill simpler.
Start with Ternloop
You can start on Ternloop's free plan with 1,000 emails and 500 contacts each month. Import a small list, send a campaign, and check the open and click data. When your list grows, the Pro tiers scale with your volume. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.
Questions to ask before you switch
Start with the size of your list today and where it will be in a year. MailerLite has a free tier for up to 1,000 subscribers. Ternloop's free plan includes 500 contacts and 1,000 emails a month. If your list is near either limit, check which plan fits the next twelve months before you move.
Next, compare paid plans at the same size. The comparison we reviewed lists MailerLite's Growing plan at about $50 a month for 10,000 subscribers, and its Advanced plan at about $73 a month. Ternloop's Pro plan for 10,000 emails is $8 a month and covers up to 6,000 contacts. Those prices change over time, so confirm them on MailerLite's pricing page before you decide.
Then check the features you use every week. If you rely on landing pages, a website builder, or a particular automation, list those items and confirm whether Ternloop covers them. For sequences that react to behavior, MailerLite is the stronger fit.
Finally, plan the move. Export your subscribers and groups, import the CSV into Ternloop on a Pro plan, and send a test campaign to a small group. Check the sender details and the unsubscribe link before the full send.
Keep reading
- Ternloop vs Beehiiv compares Ternloop with a newsletter platform for publishers.
- Ternloop vs ConvertKit covers a creator platform with landing pages and automations.
- Ternloop vs Brevo looks at a platform with email and SMS.
- About Ternloop explains the founder's pricing approach.
- Contact the founder with questions about your list.