Design + AI (Magic Studio)Free tier
Canva
Menus, flyers, posts, thumbnails and videos from templates, with Magic Studio AI and one-click background removal.
Price: Free; Canva Pro $144/yr for one person (US price).
Email marketing
MailerLite
Easy newsletters, automations, landing pages and an AI writing assistant at a fair price.
Visit MailerLite ↗Free tier
Best for
First email list for a shop, café or freelancer.
Watch out
The free plan is now capped at 250 subscribers.
Pricing (USD)
Free up to 250 subscribers; Comfort $10.80/mo and Power $22.50/mo (billed yearly, up to 500 subscribers). 14-day trial.
Checked 2026-10-24. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor's site.
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