Free
$0
month
For creators starting out. Supports up to 10,000 subscribers and includes unlimited landing pages, forms, broadcasts, tagging, segmentation, digital products, and subscriptions.
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ConvertKit (Kit)
Kit, formerly ConvertKit, is web-based email marketing software for creators, newsletters, audience growth, automations, and digital product sales.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Kit combines broadcasts, forms, landing pages, segmentation, visual automations, creator recommendations, commerce, analytics, integrations, API access, and AI-connected workflows. G2 lists a 4.4 out of 5 average from 236 reviews. Pricing is accessible at entry level but increases with subscriber co
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ConvertKit (Kit) Decision Snapshot
A quick way to understand who this product may suit, where its limits matter, and which facts are most relevant before you compare alternatives.
Platforms
API, MCP, Web
TechZella assessment
8.5/10
Overview
Kit is a web-based email marketing and audience platform for creators. The product was founded in January 2013 by Nathan Barry and originally operated as ConvertKit.
Its core tools include email broadcasts, landing pages, forms, subscriber tags, segments, visual automations, email sequences, analytics, recommendations, and digital commerce. Kit also supports paid newsletters, digital products, and creator-focused integrations.
The company serves authors, bloggers, coaches, course creators, musicians, newsletter publishers, podcasters, YouTubers, and other independent creators.
ConvertKit (Kit) Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan supports up to 10,000 subscribers.
- Combines email marketing with creator-focused audience growth and monetization.
- Visual automations and segmentation support targeted campaigns.
- Provides an App Store, API, and MCP connectivity.
- Paid plans include email and chat support.
Cons
- Advanced automations and integrations require a paid plan.
- Pro-only analytics and Subscriber Signals increase the cost for advanced users.
- Pricing scales with subscriber count.
- API v3 is legacy and no longer actively developed.
- No verified native desktop or mobile application was identified.
ConvertKit (Kit) Pricing & Plans
Creator
$33
month
For 1,000 subscribers. Annual billing is $390 per year. Adds visual automations, sequences, testing, polls, SMS marketing, apps, integrations, RSS campaigns, branding removal, and 24/7 support.
Check current pricing →Pro
$66
month
For 1,000 subscribers. Annual billing is $790 per year. Adds Subscriber Signals, engagement analytics, insights, deliverability reporting, unlimited users, collaboration, content testing, Facebook custom audiences, and newsletter referrals.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
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ConvertKit (Kit) Features
Email Marketing
- Email broadcasts
- Email sequences
- Email designer
- RSS campaigns
- Subject-line testing
- Content testing on Pro
Audience Growth
- Landing pages
- Opt-in forms
- Subscriber tags
- Audience segments
- Creator recommendations
- Newsletter referral system
- Custom domains
Automation
- Visual Automations
- Welcome sequences
- Nurture campaigns
- Subscriber-based conditions
- Workflow triggers
- Automated tagging
Commerce
- Digital products
- Paid newsletters
- Subscriptions
- Product pages
- Automated fulfillment
- Newsletter sponsorship tools
Analytics
- Engagement analytics
- Subscriber engagement scoring
- Insights dashboard
- Deliverability reporting
- Subscriber Signals
- Acquisition and attribution reporting
Integrations and Developer Tools
- Kit App Store
- Third-party integrations
- REST API v4
- Legacy API v3
- OAuth for apps
- Kit MCP
- Developer documentation MCP
Support and Collaboration
- Email support
- Chat support
- Priority support on Pro
- Unlimited users on Pro
- Collaborative editing on Pro
- Free migrations
ConvertKit (Kit) Specifications
| Deployment | Cloud-based SaaS |
|---|---|
| Primary platform | Web |
| API | Kit API v4; legacy API v3 |
| AI connectivity | Kit MCP and Developer Docs MCP |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 10,000 subscribers |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card required |
| Integrations | Kit App Store and third-party integrations |
| Data model | Subscribers, tags, segments, broadcasts, sequences, and automations |
| Primary audience | Creators, publishers, educators, and independent businesses |
| Headquarters | Boise, Idaho, United States |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.5/10Moderate confidence
Kit combines broadcasts, forms, landing pages, segmentation, visual automations, creator recommendations, commerce, analytics, integrations, API access, and AI-connected workflows. G2 lists a 4.4 out of 5 average from 236 reviews. Pricing is accessible at entry level but increases with subscriber count and advanced features.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
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FAQ
What was ConvertKit renamed to?
ConvertKit operates under the Kit brand. The company describes Kit as the current name for its creator-focused platform.
Does Kit have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 per month and supports up to 10,000 subscribers.
Does Kit offer a free trial?
Yes. Kit offers a 14-day trial for paid plans without requiring a credit card.
Does Kit have an API?
Yes. Kit provides API v4 for custom workflows and applications. API v3 remains available for legacy integrations but is no longer in active development.
What integrations does Kit support?
Kit provides an App Store and integration framework covering categories such as analytics, CRM, lead capture, courses, e-commerce, scheduling, surveys, websites, and workflows. Specific availability varies by app and plan.
Does Kit provide AI features?
Yes. Kit includes AI email tools and Kit MCP, which can connect supported AI clients to Kit accounts for analysis and selected actions.