What MailerLite publishes, and what it does not
We checked MailerLite's pricing page, its plan and billing help article and its nonprofit page on October 30, 2026. Between them they list three ways to pay less than the standard monthly price. Each one is applied by choosing an option in your account, not by typing a code. [1] [2] [3]
MailerLite also says it can apply only one discount at a time and that, when more than one is possible, the biggest one is applied. That rule matters most for nonprofits deciding whether to pay yearly. [1] [2]
| Saving | Who qualifies | How you get it | Code needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% off annual billing | Anyone on Comfort or Power | Choose yearly billing when you upgrade [2] | No |
| 30% off paid plans | Organizations that prove nonprofit status | Select nonprofit at signup, then send proof to support [3] | No |
| Free plan | Lists up to 250 active subscribers | Stay on Free; 2,500 emails a month [1] | No |
| 14-day premium trial | Every new account | Starts automatically, no card required [1] | No |
Annual billing: 10% off, but read the refund rules first
MailerLite's billing help says annual plans automatically get a 10% discount and renew automatically until you cancel. The Comfort and Power cards on the pricing page carry the same Save 10% label. [1] [2]
The catch is flexibility. If you are on an annual plan and move to a lower monthly plan, the change only takes effect when the yearly cycle ends. MailerLite's refund policy says it does not refund unused or partly used plans, monthly or yearly, and does not refund a plan bought by mistake. Discretionary refunds are limited to 30 days from the last transaction, and individuals not buying for trade or business have a 14-day window. [2] [4]
So the 10% is only a saving if you are confident about the tier for a full year. If your list is growing quickly, note that a paid account moves up a tier automatically when you pass your subscriber limit, and is charged for the higher tier. [1]
The nonprofit discount: 30% with paperwork
MailerLite's nonprofit page says nonprofits get 30% off paid plans and that the discount is applied after review, before you pay. The pricing page FAQ gives examples of acceptable proof: a US IRS tax-exemption certificate, or for European NGOs an official government document confirming nonprofit status. [1] [3]
The same page says MailerLite also sponsors select nonprofits under separate sponsorship terms. That program is not the 30% discount, so do not assume you qualify for both. [3]
- Start the 14-day trial and choose nonprofit as your industry during onboarding or the approval application. [1] [3]
- Within those 14 days, contact support through the Contact us page or live chat with a document that clearly shows nonprofit status. [1] [3]
- Wait for the review; MailerLite applies the 30% to your account. [3]
- Do not expect the 10% annual discount as well. MailerLite says stacking the yearly 10% on top of the nonprofit 30% is not possible. [3]
Worked example: 1,000 and 5,000 subscribers
Prices below are MailerLite's published US-dollar prices on October 30, 2026, before tax. The nonprofit column is our arithmetic: 30% off the monthly list price, times 12. MailerLite's help says the 30% applies in place of the annual 10% on yearly plans, so we used the same figure for both billing cycles. Confirm your exact invoice with MailerLite. [1] [2]
- Comfort at 1,000 subscribers allows 10,000 emails a month; at 5,000 subscribers it allows 50,000. Power has unlimited monthly emails under a fair use policy. [1]
- A nonprofit at 5,000 subscribers on Comfort saves $176.40 a year against monthly billing, compared with $58.80 for a business paying yearly.
| Plan and list size | Monthly price | 12 months paid monthly | Paid yearly (10% off) | Nonprofit (30% off), per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort, 1,000 | $19 | $228 | $205.20 | $159.60 |
| Power, 1,000 | $39 | $468 | $421.20 | $327.60 |
| Comfort, 5,000 | $49 | $588 | $529.20 | $411.60 |
| Power, 5,000 | $69 | $828 | $745.20 | $579.60 |
The Free plan and the trial are the real zero-cost options
The Free plan covers up to 250 subscribers, 2 user seats and 2,500 emails a month, with 3 active automations of up to 5 steps, 1 website, 1 landing page and 3 active forms. If you pass 250 active subscribers on Free, MailerLite locks sending until you upgrade or remove subscribers. [1]
Every new account also gets 14 days of premium features. MailerLite says none of your data, including subscribers, automations, forms and sites, is removed when the trial ends; the premium features simply stop working unless you upgrade. [1]
Coupon codes: what we could and could not find
MailerLite's upgrade steps include an Add button for a coupon at checkout, so codes exist in some form. We found no public code published on mailerlite.com on October 30, 2026, and we do not list codes from other websites because we cannot confirm them with MailerLite. [2]
The Power plan card mentions exclusive partner discounts, and the comparison table lists 15% off Google Workspace. These are offers on other products, not a reduction in your MailerLite bill. [1]
Which saving fits you
- Under 250 subscribers and fine with 3 automations: stay on Free. [1]
- Verified nonprofit: claim the 30% during the trial and skip annual billing unless you want yearly invoicing for its own sake, because the 10% does not add to it. [2] [3]
- Stable business list: pay yearly for 10% off once you are sure of the plan and tier. [2]
- List growing fast or plan still uncertain: stay monthly, because annual plans are not refunded when partly used. [4]
Questions before you decide
Is there a MailerLite promo code?
MailerLite did not publish a public promo code on its pricing page or billing help on October 30, 2026. Its checkout has a field for coupon codes, but the savings it does publish (annual billing and the nonprofit discount) are applied without a code.
Can I combine the nonprofit discount with annual billing?
No. MailerLite says it applies one discount at a time. If a nonprofit buys an annual plan, the 30% nonprofit discount applies instead of the 10% annual discount, not on top of it.
How do I get the MailerLite nonprofit discount?
Choose nonprofit as your industry when you sign up or apply for approval, then send support a document proving nonprofit status, such as a US IRS tax-exemption letter. MailerLite asks for it within the 14-day trial.
Does MailerLite refund an annual plan if I change my mind?
Usually not. Its refund policy says it does not refund unused or partly used monthly or yearly plans, or a plan bought by mistake. Individuals not buying for business have a 14-day window under the policy.
Sources & verification
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- MailerLite pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- MailerLite Help: Everything about subscription plan and billing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- MailerLite for nonprofits Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- MailerLite Help: About MailerLite's refund policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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