MailerLite vs Podia
Both are in Newsletter platforms. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- MailerLite's cheapest paid plan is $10.80/mo, against $42/mo for Podia.
- Fees: MailerLite Custom pricing; Podia states none.
| MailerLite | Podia | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $10.80/mo | from $42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Comfort ($12/mo, $10.80/mo annual, $129.60/yr); Power ($25/mo, $22.50/mo annual, $270/yr); Enterprise () | Mover ($42/mo annual, $504/yr); Shaker ($84/mo annual, $1008/yr); Earthquaker ($150/mo annual, $1800/yr) |
| Fees | Custom pricing | Not stated |
| Best for | Creators, Small business | Creators, Small business |
| Key features | Email campaigns and automations; Drag and drop editor; Websites and landing pages; Signup forms | Online courses and digital products; Community and website with a blog; Newsletter with welcome sequences and automations (Shaker and up); Affiliate marketing and upsells (Shaker and up) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
MailerLite
- Free plan with 2,500 emails a month
- 14-day trial of paid features with no card
- Every paid plan includes the full feature set
- Websites and landing pages included
Trade-offs
- The free plan is limited to 250 subscribers and community support
- Price rises with list size
- Unlimited automations and landing pages need Power
Podia
- 14-day free trial with no credit card
- No transaction fees on Shaker and Earthquaker
- Courses, community and newsletter in one place
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Mover has a 5% transaction fee
- Email subscribers are capped by plan, up to 1,000 on Earthquaker