Systeme.io vs Kit
Free-plan headroom and true monthly cost as the list grows. Paid columns use Startup vs Creator. At 10k: Systeme.io $47 · Kit $0.
Free plans
| Feature | Systeme.io | Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Free available | Yes | Yes |
| Contacts | 2000 | 10000 |
| Sends / mo | — | unlimited |
| Automations on free | true | false |
| Remove branding | No | No |
Monthly cost by list size
| Subscribers | Systeme.io | Kit | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $0 | $0 | Tie |
| 1k | $0 | $0 | Tie |
| 2.5k | $17 | $0 | Kit |
| 5k | $17 | $0 | Kit |
| 10k | $47 | $0 | Kit |
| 25k | $97 | $199 | Systeme.io |
| 50k | $97 | $379 | Systeme.io |
| 100k | $97 | $679 | Systeme.io |
Systeme.io gotchas.
- All-in-one — email UX less specialized than Kit/beehiiv
- Affiliate: 60% lifetime (verify program page)
Kit gotchas.
- Free plan has NO automations or sequences (as of Sep 2026 help)
- Creator starts at $39/mo at 1,000 after Sep 2025 reprice
- Cold (inactive) confirmed subscribers still count toward billing
Systeme.io vs Kit FAQ
Which is cheaper at 10,000 subscribers — Systeme.io or Kit?
On the plans we track (Startup vs Creator), the cheaper verified bill at 10k is Kit ($0 vs $47). Unknown cells stay blank.
Which has the better free plan — Systeme.io or Kit?
Systeme.io: free contacts 2000. Kit: free contacts 10000.
Should I switch from Systeme.io to Kit?
Use free-plan headroom and the cost table on this page — not feature star ratings. Read gotchas on each tool page and confirm live vendor pricing before migrating.