Keila

What is Keila?

Keila is an open-source email newsletter platform designed for simplicity, privacy, and full user control.Built in Elixir and licensed under AGPLv3, Keila offers a compelling alternative to proprietary tools like Mailchimp and Sendinblue, especially for organizations seeking GDPR compliance and self-hosting capabilities.

Core Features

• Flexible Email Editors: Keila provides multiple options for creating newsletters:

  • Block Editor: A drag-and-drop interface supporting multi-column layouts.

  • Markdown Editor: For those who prefer writing in Markdown.

  • Plain Text Editor: For simple, text-only emails.

  • MJML Support: For advanced, responsive email designs.

• Advanced Segmentation: Utilize tags and custom data fields to segment your audience effectively, enabling targeted campaigns.

• Privacy-Focused Analytics: Keila offers detailed analytics on email opens and clicks, with the option to disable tracking entirely to respect user privacy.

• Campaign Scheduling: Schedule newsletters to be sent at specific times, and send preview emails to up to five recipients to test your campaigns before full deployment.

• Self-Hosting and Cloud Options: Keila can be self-hosted using Docker, giving you complete control over your data. Alternatively, Keila offers a hosted cloud service with various pricing tiers.

Integration and Extensibility

• API Access: Keila provides a robust API for integrating with other applications, allowing for automation and synchronization with external systems.

• Email Delivery Services: Supports integration with SMTP, AWS SES, Sendgrid, Mailgun, and Postmark for sending emails.

Licensing and Community

• Open Source Commitment: Keila is fully open-source with no proprietary components, encouraging community contributions and transparency.

• Community Engagement: Active development and support through GitHub, with opportunities for users to contribute code, translations, and participate in discussions.