Keila

Self-Hosted

Open-source email marketing for newsletters and mailing lists

Overview

Keila is an open-source self-hosted email marketing platform for creating, sending, and tracking newsletters and mailing lists. It features a drag-and-drop email editor, subscriber segmentation, campaign analytics (open rates, clicks), compliance tools (double opt-in, unsubscribe links), and API access for automation. Deployable via Docker or Kubernetes, it gives full control over email data, ideal for small businesses, creators, and teams prioritizing privacy over third-party SaaS solutions.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  keila:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: keila
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Drag-and-drop email editor
Subscriber segmentation & management
Campaign analytics (open rates, clicks)
Compliance tools (double opt-in, unsubscribe links)
Docker/Kubernetes deployment support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Keila hard to install?

Keila is easy to deploy using Docker or Kubernetes, with detailed documentation guiding setup. Basic familiarity with containerization or server administration helps, but the process is straightforward for most self-hosting users.

? Is it a good alternative to Mailchimp?

Yes—Keila offers core newsletter features like editing, analytics, and subscriber management while letting you own your data. It’s perfect for users who prioritize privacy over Mailchimp’s advanced SaaS extras.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Keila is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any subscription fees or hidden costs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Communication - Email - Mailing Lists and Newsletters

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data ownership via self-hosting
⊕ Privacy-focused (no third-party tracking)
⊕ Completely free to use and modify
⊕ Easy containerized deployment

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server administration knowledge
⊖ Fewer advanced features than SaaS tools like Mailchimp
⊖ Smaller community support compared to established platforms