# Billion Mail: Free Open Source Alternative to AutoSend, Beehiiv, GetResponse

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/billion-mail
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Billion Mail (Open Source, Open Source) replaces AutoSend, Beehiiv, GetResponse, Mailgun. Self-hosted email marketing platform with unlimited sending, AI-powered email creation, real-time analytics, and no monthly fees. Complete SMTP solution.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Billion Mail
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.billionmail.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/aapanel/billionmail
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 16.2k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/aapanel/billionmail or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AutoSend.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (7)
Replacing these paid tools with Billion Mail saves up to $275/mo ($3,300/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AutoSend](https://caniforkit.com/autosend) | [seo & marketing](https://caniforkit.com/category/seo-marketing) | $49/mo | [Compare AutoSend vs Billion Mail](https://caniforkit.com/vs/autosend-vs-billion-mail) |
| [Beehiiv](https://caniforkit.com/beehiiv) | [seo & marketing](https://caniforkit.com/category/seo-marketing) | $49/mo | [Compare Beehiiv vs Billion Mail](https://caniforkit.com/vs/beehiiv-vs-billion-mail) |
| [GetResponse](https://caniforkit.com/getresponse) | [seo & marketing](https://caniforkit.com/category/seo-marketing) | $49/mo | [Compare GetResponse vs Billion Mail](https://caniforkit.com/vs/getresponse-vs-billion-mail) |
| [Mailgun](https://caniforkit.com/mailgun) | [email](https://caniforkit.com/category/email) | $15/mo | [Compare Mailgun vs Billion Mail](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mailgun-vs-billion-mail) |
| [Moosend](https://caniforkit.com/moosend) | [seo & marketing](https://caniforkit.com/category/seo-marketing) | $49/mo | [Compare Moosend vs Billion Mail](https://caniforkit.com/vs/moosend-vs-billion-mail) |
| [Resend](https://caniforkit.com/resend) | [email](https://caniforkit.com/category/email) | $15/mo | [Compare Resend vs Billion Mail](https://caniforkit.com/vs/resend-vs-billion-mail) |
| [SendGrid](https://caniforkit.com/sendgrid) | [seo & marketing](https://caniforkit.com/category/seo-marketing) | $49/mo | [Compare SendGrid vs Billion Mail](https://caniforkit.com/vs/sendgrid-vs-billion-mail) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Billion Mail free and open source?
Billion Mail is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hosted email marketing platform with unlimited sending, AI-powered email creation, real-time analytics, and no monthly fees. Complete SMTP solution.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Billion Mail?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AutoSend.

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