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phpList vs Plunk
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| Fact | phpList | Plunk |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 875 | 5.5k |
| Latest | v3.6.17 | v0.15.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-24 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 37 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Mailchimp. Alternatives to Mailchimp →
PartialphpListMailing lists, campaigns and bounce handling sent through your own SMTP server, without automations.
PartialPlunkCampaigns, segments and workflow automations next to transactional email, sent through Amazon SES.
phpList
- v3.7.0-RC52026-08-09
- v3.6.172026-08-09
- v3.7.0-RC42026-06-22Release Candidate 4 for version 3.7.0pre-release
- v3.7.0-RC32026-06-18Release Candidate 3 for version 3.7.0pre-release
- v3.7.0-RC22025-06-21pre-release
Plunk
- v0.15.02026-09-20Add ability to snooze contacts instead of unsubscribing (787d200)
- v0.14.02026-08-17Add additional card verification in worker (33cc815)
- v0.13.02026-08-09add email body cleanup job to remove old email content after 90 days (cef8ce0)
- v0.12.02026-06-22add composite index on campaignId and status for efficient campaign completion checks (4b752a5), closes #400
- v0.11.02026-05-13Ability to change subscription status in workflows (fadc19d)
phpList
unsigned The latest release, v3.6.17, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Plunk
✓ signed The latest release, v0.15.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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