No, MailerLite doesn't take a commission on paid subscriptions (excluding Stripe fees). Buzzly takes 9%, but includes AI and a French interface.
Buzzly vs MailerLite
Two platforms that look close on paper: one plays the lowest price, the other French-first and creator support.
Buzzly
- Free planUp to 10 subscribers
- Starting price€9/mo
- Fee on paid subscriptions9%
- AI content generatorIncluded, free
- Website builderFree website included
- Native paid subscriptionsYes
- ApproachNewsletter + monetization, creator-focused
- Market & languageFrance-first (FR interface)
MailerLite
- Free planUp to 250 subscribers
- Starting price~$12/mo
- Fee on paid subscriptions0% (excl. Stripe fees)
- AI content generatorAI assistant (paid plans)
- Website builderYes, included
- Native paid subscriptionsYes
- ApproachGeneral email marketing
- Market & languageEnglish-first (multilingual)
MailerLite is an excellent, affordable email-marketing tool with a generous free tier that takes no cut on paid subscriptions. Buzzly costs a bit more and takes 9%, but leans on a French interface, included AI, and an experience built for newsletter creators. The choice comes down to your language and your priority: raw price or French-first support.
Choose Buzzly if
French-speaking creators who prefer a French interface, included AI, and a newsletter-focused experience.
Choose MailerLite if
Creators comfortable in English who want the lowest price and a 0% cut, with a larger free tier.
Why Buzzly
Built for France
French interface, billing, and support for a French-speaking audience — a real day-to-day advantage.
AI included
The AI content generator is built in and free — not reserved for a higher plan.
Creator-focused
Buzzly is built for creator newsletters and their monetization, not as a general email-marketing tool.
Updated 2026-07
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
MailerLite has a larger free tier and a slightly cheaper entry price. Buzzly stands out mainly on French-first, included AI, and creator focus.
Yes, you can export your subscribers from MailerLite and import them into Buzzly via CSV.
MailerLite is multilingual but primarily English-first. Buzzly offers an interface and support built for France.
