AWeber

Yes, AWeber is specifically designed for small businesses and is one of the most beginner-friendly email marketing platforms available. The free plan for up to 500 subscribers makes it accessible for businesses just starting with email marketing, and the drag-and-drop builder with pre-built templates means you can create professional newsletters without design skills. AWeber also offers phone support, which is rare in this price range and invaluable for small business owners who need hands-on help. The platform particularly excels for bloggers, solopreneurs, and local businesses that need reliable email delivery without the complexity of enterprise tools.

Yes, AWeber offers a free plan for up to 500 subscribers that includes basic email marketing features such as email templates, drag-and-drop builder, sign-up forms, and limited automation. The free plan does include AWeber branding on emails, which is standard for free tiers. The Lite plan at $14.99/month (for 500 subscribers) removes AWeber branding, adds basic automation capabilities, and unlocks more templates. The Plus plan at $29.99/month provides advanced automation workflows, detailed analytics, and unlimited email sends, making it the best value for growing businesses.

AWeber's Lite plan costs $14.99 per month for 500 subscribers (billed monthly), which includes email marketing, basic automation, landing pages, and sign-up forms without AWeber branding. Pricing increases with list size: 1,000 subscribers costs $19.99/month, and 2,500 subscribers costs $29.99/month. The Plus plan adds approximately $20/month to these base prices and unlocks advanced automation workflows, detailed subscriber analytics, unlimited email sends, and priority support. AWeber also offers a free plan for up to 500 subscribers, making it easy to start without any financial commitment.