The open-source notification infrastructure for developers
High performance, self-hosted, newsletter and mailing list manager with a modern dashboard. Single binary app.
Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing
Estimated Hosting: $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean)Listmonk vs Mailchimp Comparison Matrix
| Evaluation Criteria | Listmonk (Open Source) | Mailchimp (Proprietary) |
|---|---|---|
| Subscriber Count Limits | Millions of subscribers on $5/mo VPS | Exponential pricing as subscriber lists grow |
| Sending Speed | Up to 1,500 emails/second multi-threaded | Throttled queues on lower subscription tiers |
| Email Provider Freedom | Bring any SMTP (Amazon SES, Postmark, etc.) | Locked into Mailchimp delivery network |
Financial Impact: Migrating from Mailchimp to Self-Hosted Listmonk
* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages
* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance
Compare Listmonk Head-to-Head
Comprehensive benchmark comparing Listmonk against proprietary Mailchimp licensing and features.
Unified Notification Infrastructure (In-App, Push, Email, SMS) vs High Platform Fees
Core Capabilities & Features
Self-Host Listmonk with Docker Compose
Tweak configuration ports, secrets, and volumes live. Download or copy your ready-to-run container file:
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Generate production-ready container definitions with customizable ports and volumes.
High-performance, self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager
version: "3.8"
services:
listmonk:
image: listmonk/listmonk:latest
ports:
- "${PORT:-9000}:9000"
environment:
LISTMONK_db__password: ${DB_PWD:-listmonk_pwd}
LISTMONK_db__host: db
depends_on:
- db
db:
image: postgres:15-alpine
environment:
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${DB_PWD:-listmonk_pwd}
POSTGRES_DB: listmonk
volumes:
- listmonk_pg:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
listmonk_pg:Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Hosting Listmonk
How do I self-host Listmonk using Docker Compose?
You can deploy Listmonk (knadh/listmonk) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.
How does Listmonk compare to Mailchimp?
Listmonk is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Mailchimp built with Go, Vue, PostgreSQL. Unlike Mailchimp ($20 - $350+ / month), Listmonk has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.
What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for Listmonk?
For production self-hosting (Easy difficulty tier), we recommend at least 2 GB RAM (minimum 1 GB), 1 vCPU, and 10 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean).
Is Listmonk free for commercial business use under the AGPL-3.0 license?
Yes. Distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, Listmonk can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.
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