Bulk EMail Software

[Pix_Z]

Does anybody have some recommendations?

I'd like something that is non-subscription. I already know (X)HTML/CSS, so control would be more important than easy interface. Also a high priority would be unsubscribe list features.

[CkretAjint]

I don't have any free suggestions. Sorry...

[hewligan]

For free? Mailman (http://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/index.html). Other than that, I wouldn't know.

[cape]

I don't think he said free...

As for non-subscription, I'm guessing you need something with a one-time payment sort of software that you'd install on your computer. I'd Google a bit and see what you find.

I use CampaignMonitor.com, where you only pay when you send a mass-message. They charge a $5 flat fee plus 1 cent per recipient. They also offer a free-white label service, where you can use your own domain/sub-domain and resell the service to client by marking up their prices. I think it's perfect for my clients.

[Ned]

I don't think he said free...

As for non-subscription, I'm guessing you need something with a one-time payment sort of software that you'd install on your computer.

Yup, that's how I read it too. The bulk mailer I use is not free, and it's non-subscription. I paid for it to buy it, and have used it since and don't have any monthly or annual charges.

I haven't used many, but Mailing List Deluxe has worked great for me as long as I needed it. It's got a great editor included too, which allows you to easily make two alternate versions of your email, both text and html. It'll easily import all kinds of lists, verifies addresses to keep your list updated, and send out through any smtp.

P.S. - where the subscriptions come in is in the address lists to send to. ;) You should always maintain your own list, including your own clients.

[Pix_Z]

OK, to clarify...

I do NOT mean free. I have budgeted up to $400 for this software, but prefer to keep it $300 or under. I just don't want to pay a monthly fee.

[DesignVHL]

MailChimp has subscription and non-subscription plans:
http://www.mailchimp.com/pricing/


Pay-as-you-go options

Yes, you can also pay only when you actually send a campaign. Pre-purchase a block of "Email Credits" that work like stamps. Credits rollover from month to month, and don't expire. See above for details.

[Pix_Z]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions!