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Brevo Free

Campaigns and automation for up to 2,000 automated contacts; the 300-email daily ceiling slows launch day.

Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-08-10

Cost
$0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
License
proprietary, free
Hosting Model
Hosted (their cloud)
Platforms
webthey host it
Installation
Hosted signup, sender verification, and optional domain authentication
Operational Setup
The first meaningful hurdle is verifying the sender and setting SPF/DKIM records for a sending domain; without that, deliverability will disappoint.
Where Your Data Lives
Contacts, campaigns, templates, automation events, and reports live in Brevo's cloud; exports are available, but the internal storage format is not disclosed.
The Catch / Trade-off
The 300-email daily limit can split even a small launch across days, and only 2,000 contacts can enter automations on the free plan.

Replaces 11 paid apps

up to $173.40/mo ($2,081/yr) in subscriptions

Brevo Free FAQ

Common questions

Is Brevo Free free and open source?+

Brevo Free is a free tool that runs on hosted. Campaigns and automation for up to 2,000 automated contacts; the 300-email daily ceiling slows launch day.

What paid software does Brevo Free replace?+

Brevo Free serves as a free replacement for 11 paid SaaS applications: ActiveCampaign, Brevo, Campaign Monitor, Constant Contact, EmailOctopus, Kit, Loops, Mailchimp, Mailcoach Cloud, MailerLite, SendFox, saving up to $173.40/month ($2,081/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Brevo Free?+

Installation: Hosted signup, sender verification, and optional domain authentication. Setup notes: The first meaningful hurdle is verifying the sender and setting SPF/DKIM records for a sending domain; without that, deliverability will disappoint.

What is the catch or trade-off with Brevo Free?+

The 300-email daily limit can split even a small launch across days, and only 2,000 contacts can enter automations on the free plan.