Benchmark Email

Email marketing with a free plan for 500 contacts

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Benchmark Email offers a drag-and-drop editor, automation and sign-up forms, with a free plan for small lists.

Key facts

Runs asCloud
Free planUp to 500 contacts
HostingCloud

Sources: benchmarkemail.com/pricing, checked 22 Oct 2026. “Runs as” is from this listing. Blank means we haven't found it in official docs yet, not that it's unsupported.

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