MailOptin wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | MailOptin | Mailster |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $39/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Email marketing | Email marketing |
| Vendor | MailOptin | Mailster |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
StandardStarts here
$99/year
1 site sites
Pro
$289/year
3 sites sites
Agency
$499/year
Unlimited sites
StarterStarts here
$39/year
1 site/domain sites
Professional
$49/year
1 site/domain sites
Agency
$99/year
1 site/domain sites
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Reddit users discussing Mailster raise concerns about the plugin since its acquisition, including a lifetime license holder who says it has changed and that third-party templates are being abandoned. Others call it highly recommended for automation and segmentation, but ask whether it is still a good choice.
On our comparison MailOptin comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
MailOptin starts at $99/year and Mailster starts at $39/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Convert website visitors into subscribers and WordPress users, send one-off newsletters, and create automated, event-triggered follow-up emails.
Mailster is an easy to use Email Newsletter Plugin for WordPress.
