What is EmailOctopus used for?

EmailOctopus is an email marketing platform that sends through Amazon SES, focused on email only with a drag-and-drop editor and no SMS extras. It is a good fit for straightforward newsletters for small publishers and email-only marketing without SMS extras.

Is EmailOctopus free?

Yes. EmailOctopus has a free plan, and paid plans start at $9 per month.

Is EmailOctopus open source?

No. EmailOctopus is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to EmailOctopus include Notifuse, Mailtrain and phpList.

What are some alternatives to EmailOctopus?

EmailOctopus competes with Mailchimp, MailerLite and Sender. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source EmailOctopus alternatives.

EmailOctopus: features, pricing and alternatives

About EmailOctopus

EmailOctopus is a commercial email marketing service that delivers messages through Amazon SES, which lets it keep sending costs down. Users manage subscriber lists, design emails in a drag-and-drop editor and send campaigns, with the vendor stressing a simple, email-only focus.

The platform includes automations, signup forms, reports and integrations with other tools. It deliberately leaves out SMS and other extras so customers do not pay for features they will not use. A free start with no credit card is offered. EmailOctopus is a hosted service suited to creators, newsletter writers and small organizations that want straightforward email.

Key features

Drag-and-drop email editor
Delivery through Amazon SES
Automations for email sequences
Signup forms for growing lists
Reports on campaign results
Integrations with other tools

Good fit for

→Straightforward newsletters for small publishers
→Email-only marketing without SMS extras

Tags: email-marketing; newsletters; amazon-ses; automation; email-editor; forms; small-business

EmailOctopus: questions and answers

What is EmailOctopus used for?: EmailOctopus is an email marketing platform that sends through Amazon SES, focused on email only with a drag-and-drop editor and no SMS extras. It is a good fit for straightforward newsletters for small publishers and email-only marketing without SMS extras.
Is EmailOctopus free?: Yes. EmailOctopus has a free plan, and paid plans start at $9 per month.
Is EmailOctopus open source?: No. EmailOctopus is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to EmailOctopus include Notifuse, Mailtrain and phpList.
What are some alternatives to EmailOctopus?: EmailOctopus competes with Mailchimp, MailerLite and Sender. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source EmailOctopus alternatives.