Loops
MailerLite
| Feature | Loops | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | saas-companies, developers, product-teams, startups | small-businesses, bloggers, creators, startups |
| Founded | 2022 | 2010 |
| Event Triggers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Editor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Landing Pages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Website Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| E Commerce | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Loops Pros
- Built for SaaS specifically
- Event-triggered automation
- Clean modern interface
- Good developer tools
✗ Loops Cons
- Limited to transactional/product emails
- Newer platform less proven
- Fewer templates than Mailchimp
✓ MailerLite Pros
- Generous free plan
- Easy to use
- Good automation
- Landing pages included
✗ MailerLite Cons
- Limited advanced features
- Approval process strict
- Segmentation basic
The Verdict
Loops is built for saas companies and developers, with a focus on event-triggers and email-editor. MailerLite targets small businesses and bloggers and leads with email-campaigns and automation.
On pricing, MailerLite is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10/mo compared to $49/mo for Loops. That $39/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Both tools are a solid fit for startups — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.