Listmonk energy, one-click AWS instead of DIY ops
Skip the stack wrangling. Own a full email platform from $99. Deploy once. Use forever.
One-time license · one-click AWS install · yours forever
You are in the right place
- Listmonk is powerful when you enjoy wiring Postgres, reverse proxies, and upgrades yourself.
- DIY ops means you are on call for the mail stack, not just the product.
- Getting to a polished install can take longer than buying and clicking Create stack.
What it costs at real volume
Approximate monthly send cost. sendbunny sending is raw Amazon SES. Competitor figures use publicly listed plans (verify before you buy).
| Platform | 10k emails | 50k emails | 1M emails |
|---|---|---|---|
| sendbunny (SES) | ~$1 | ~$5 | ~$100 |
| Listmonk DIY (approx.) | VPS + time | Bigger box + time | Ops burden + SES |
Side by side
| Capability | sendbunny | Them |
|---|---|---|
| Install path | One click into your AWS | DIY containers / VPS |
| Who runs ops | Serverless stack you own | You and your servers |
| License model | $99 or $199 once | Self-run project + hosting |
| Transactional API | Included | Depends on your build |
| Idle cost | ~$0 platform + SES | VPS still bills |
Own it in one click
- 1
Buy Basic or Premium
Checkout takes a minute. You get a one-click AWS deploy link.
- 2
Click Create stack
Skip the Postgres and proxy wrangling. The template installs into your account in about ten minutes.
- 3
Import and send
Bring lists over, verify domain, leave the SES sandbox when ready, and run campaigns on a platform you own.
What you get
- One Create stack click installs the platform in your AWS account.
- Basic starts at $99 once. Premium is $199. Deploy once. Use forever.
- Campaigns, lists, and transactional API without assembling the stack by hand.
- Serverless scale on SES. Pay about $0.10 per 1,000 emails.
Best for
- People who like Listmonk's ownership vibe but not the ops
- Teams that want one-click AWS instead of composing a stack
- Operators who want a paid, supported install path from $99
Not for
- Admins who want to hand-tune every container forever
- Anyone unwilling to use AWS
How to switch
- Export subscribers and lists from your Listmonk instance.
- Buy sendbunny and complete the one-click AWS install.
- Import CSV contacts into sendbunny.
- Recreate segments and campaigns you still need.
- Turn down the old servers when cutover is clean.
FAQ
- Is this a DIY install I have to maintain?
- No. You get a one-click CloudFormation install in your AWS account. You own the platform without assembling Postgres, proxies, and app updates by hand.
- What do Basic and Premium cost?
- Basic is $99 once. Premium is $199. Sending is Amazon SES, about $0.10 per 1,000 emails.
- Do I keep control of my list?
- Yes. Contacts live in your AWS. We never hold credentials that could lock you out of your own audience.
- Can I migrate off Listmonk without losing people?
- Export CSV, import into sendbunny, and re-imports enrich rows instead of wiping them. Validate a campaign before you shut the old box down.
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Own your email platform today
One click into your AWS. From $99 once. Pay $0 when idle. Scales when you send.