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Unlayer Pricing: Finding the Perfect Plan for Your Business

Unlayer Pricing: Finding the Perfect Plan for Your Business
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If you’re evaluating Unlayer pricing plans for your business, chances are you’re asking the same question most businesses do first:

  • How much does Unlayer cost?

  • What are Unlayer's pricing plans?

  • Does Unlayer offer a free trial?

  • What features are included in Unlayer's different plans?

This guide walks you through everything: the Forever Free Plan, the paid tiers with free trials, the features included in each, who each plan is best for, and how Unlayer compares to other options (Beefree SDK, Stripo Plugin, and Postcards) in the market.

Unlayer’s Forever Free Plan Explained

Unlayer offers a Forever Free Plan that gives you access to the core builders β€” Emails, Pages, Popups, and Documents with basic features like Domains (1), Device Previews, Social Media, and Basic Merge Tags. There’s no expiration, no credit card requiredβ€”just free design tools, forever.Β 

So what are you waiting for? Sign Up for the Free Plan!

However, for premium features such as white labeling, integrations, and collaboration tools, you need to switch to the paid plans.Β 

Unlayer Free Plan vs. Unlayer Free Trial: Know the Difference

Before diving into the paid tiers, it’s important to clear up one common point of confusion: the Forever Free Plan is different from the 14-day Free Trial.

  • The Free Plan gives you ongoing access to Unlayer’s core builders with basic features at no cost.

  • The Free Trial gives you full access to premium features from paid plans for 14 days at no cost, after which an upgrade is required.

Here’s how they compare:

Criteria

Unlayer Free Plan

Unlayer Free Trial

Cost

$0 forever β€” no charges at any point

Free for 14 days, then requires upgrading to a paid subscription

Duration

Permanent access with no time limit

14 days (trial automatically converts to a paid plan after 14 days unless canceled)

Credit Card

Not requiredΒ 

Required to activate the free trial

Features

Core builders + basic features

Core builders + all premium features from paid plans

Upgrade Path

Optional β€” you can stay on the free plan indefinitely

Mandatory β€” must upgrade if you want to keep premium features

Best For

Individuals or small teams using basic design toolsΒ 

Businesses evaluating advanced features before committing

From Free Trial to Paid Plans: What You Need to Know

Unlayer offers four paid plans:Β 

  1. Launch (starting from $250/month)

  2. Scale (starting from $750/month)

  3. Optimize (starting from $2000/month)

  4. Enterprise (personalized pricing, contact sales)

Someone considering Unlayer paid plans is informed about its 14-day trial.

The 14-day Free Trial is available on Launch, Scale, and Optimize, giving full access to premium features. Once the trial ends, continue with the subscription that matches your business needs.

Enterprise is fully customized, so you’ll work directly with Unlayer’s team to create a tailored solution that meets your specific business needs.

πŸ“Œ Please note that the Unlayer free trial requires a credit card to activate. The trial will automatically convert to a paid plan after 14 days unless you cancel beforehand. Unlayer also keeps pricing transparent, with no VAT or hidden taxes at checkoutβ€”what you see is exactly what you pay.

Unlayer Features Breakdown: What You Unlock at Each Tier

Let’s look at how the features stack up as you move from Free to the Enterprise plan.

UI/Brand Control

UI and Brand Control features ensure that every piece of content consistently reflects your brand’s visual identity. They allow teams to maintain consistent colors, fonts, logos, and overall design style across all emails, pages, documents, and popups, giving your brand a cohesive and professional look.

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Optimize

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White-Labeling

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Font Management

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Localization

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Customization & Integration

Customization and Integration provide flexibility to adapt Unlayer to your organization’s workflows and technical requirements. This includes connecting with external tools, configuring the platform to your needs, and extending functionality to support your specific business processes.

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Cloud API

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Amazon S3 Storage

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Custom Storage

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Custom Image Library

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Custom Tools

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Custom Tabs

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Custom Preview

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Domains

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Unlimited Users

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Custom OpenAI Connector

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Custom Exporters

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Content Creation

Content Creation encompasses all the tools and capabilities needed to design and produce engaging content efficiently. It enables teams to craft emails, landing pages, popups, and documents with ease, accelerating the creative process while maintaining quality.

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Content Builders (Email Builder, Page Builder, Document Builder, Popup Builder)

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Social Media

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Stock Images

Mobile Design Mode

Image Editor

Undo & Redo

Design Tags

Videos

Forms

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Countdown Timers

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Power Paste

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Link Types

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Header & Footer

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AMP

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AI-assisted Writing

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AI Image Generation & AI Image Alt TextΒ 

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πŸ“’ Upcoming Feature: AI Co-Pilot in Unlayer!

We’re excited to announce the AI Co-Pilot, an intelligent design assistant coming soon to Unlayer builders! It will help you craft, refine, and edit design content using natural language. From generating full templates to making precise tweaks, Co-Pilot is designed to accelerate your workflow and enhance creativity.

πŸ“Œ Availability: The AI Co-Pilot will be available in all paid plans with a set number of AI generations per project. Additional generations can be purchased if needed.

Content Auditing

Content Auditing allows teams to preview, test, and verify content before it goes live. This ensures that designs render correctly across devices and platforms and that any issues are caught early, improving accuracy and quality control.

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Device Previews

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Dark Mode

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Custom Audit Validators

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Inbox Previews

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Content Personalization

Content Personalization empowers teams to tailor content for different audiences. By dynamically adapting messaging and visuals to individual users or segments, personalization increases engagement and drives better results for marketing campaigns.

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Basic Merge Tags

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Dynamic Images

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Display Conditions

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Saving & Reusing Content

Saving and Reusing Content allows teams to manage, organize, and repurpose design elements efficiently. This reduces repetitive work, ensures consistency, and speeds up content creation by leveraging previously built assets across multiple projects.

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File Manager (User Uploads)

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Custom File Manager

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Custom Blocks

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πŸš€ New Feature Live: Synced Blocks in Unlayer!

Synced Blocks are now live on Latest and available for customers on our Optimize and Enterprise plans! Update a block once, and it automatically syncs across all templates and pages, saving time and keeping your designs consistent.

Collaboration

Collaboration enables seamless teamwork by defining roles, permissions, and workflow coordination. It ensures multiple users can work together efficiently while maintaining control over the design process.

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Team Collaboration

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Enterprise

Enterprise enables organizations with complex needs to maintain full control over their design workflows, security, and content governance. It supports advanced deployment options, compliance requirements, and dedicated support, ensuring large teams can scale efficiently while maintaining consistency, reliability, and operational oversight.

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Unlayer Plans Summary: Which One Is Right for You?

βœ… Free (Forever Free) β€” Indie devs, hobby projects, early exploration

  • Best for: Individuals and teams evaluating Unlayer’s SDK and UI; prototypes and PoCs.

  • Why: All four builders + 1 domain; zero cost commitment to validate fit.

  • Upgrade when: You need white-labeling, custom tools, API, more domains, or production governance.

βœ… Launch ($250/month) β€” Pre-seed/seed SaaS, first integration in production

  • Best for: Small teams that need to embed quickly with white-label and unlock core developer controls.

  • Unlocks: White-Labeling, Cloud API, Font Management, Localization, Custom Tools (1), Custom/ S3 storage, Image Editor, Mobile Design Mode, Premium tools, 2 domains.

  • Good fit if: 1 product, 1–2 environments/brands, light customization needs.

βœ… Scale ($750/month) β€” Growing SaaS & agencies

  • Best for: Teams adding collaboration, scaling design systems, and starting with AI-assisted writing.

  • Unlocks: Team Collaboration, Custom Tools (3), 3 domains, Built-in Themes, Custom Image Library, Header & Footer, Audit Tab, Smart Merge Tags, etc.

  • Good fit if: Multiple brands/instances, PM/Design handoff flows, richer content ops.

βœ… Optimize ($2,000/month) β€” High-volume SaaS with deeper brand control & QA

  • Best for: Complex branding & QA at scale; teams needing Unlimited Users and advanced previews.

  • Unlocks: Custom Tools (5), 3 domains (+ add more), Custom Themes/CSS/Tabs/Preview, AMP, Inbox Previews, Synced Blocks, AI image gen & alt text, Send Test Email, Custom Audit Validators.

  • Good fit if: Large partner/customer base, strict brand controls, heavy content velocity.

βœ… Enterprise (custom) β€” Regulated, large, or complex orgs

  • Best for: Security/compliance needs (SOC-aligned), on-prem/offline, change-management control.

  • Unlocks: Everything in Optimize plus Brand Style Guide, Custom JS, SSR, Custom Exporters, Multi-Language Templates, Dedicated CSM, Priority Support, Delayed Release / Early Access, Custom Agreement, Custom OpenAI Connector, custom domains/tools.

  • Good fit if: You require SLAs, data residency/segmentation, or bespoke workflows.

Simple decision tree to pick the right Unlayer plan fast

🎁 Unlayer offers 10% off on annual billing. Visit our Pricing Page to learn more.

What Customers Are Saying About Unlayer πŸš€

Teams across industries are achieving faster results and better collaboration with Unlayer. From saving thousands of hours to closing more leads, Unlayer users are scaling smarter, not harder. Here’s how:

  • Keap saved 1 year of development time by embedding Unlayer.

  • Hive boosted lead conversions by 40%.

  • TargetBay’s customers saved 8,000+ hours.

  • Perfit built a fully extensible content solution with Unlayer.

πŸ’‘ Discover full customer success stories here β†’Β 

How Does Unlayer Pricing Compare to Other Tools as of September 2025?

Let’s compare Unlayer against Beefree SDK, Stripo Plugin, and Postcardsβ€”one by oneβ€”to help you decide which tool fits your needs best.

Unlayer vs. Beefree SDK: Who’s cost-effective?

Unlayer PricingΒ 

Beefree SDK Pricing

Free: $0

Launch: $250/month (14-day free trial)

Scale: $750/month (14-day free trial)

Optimize: $2000/month (14-day free trial)

Enterprise: Personalized Pricing

Free: $0

Essentials: $350/monthΒ 

Core: $1000/month

Superpowers: $2500/month

Enterprise: $5000/month

Note: Usage-based fees may apply to all plans, including the free plan.

Unlayer offers more affordable pricing at every tier, plus free trials for paid plans, making it easier for businesses to test and scale. In comparison, Beefree SDK is more expensive and adds usage-based fees at all levels, giving Unlayer the edge in cost-effectiveness and flexibility.Β 

πŸ† The Winner: UnlayerΒ 

Unlayer vs. Stripo Plugin: Who’s cost-effective?

Unlayer PricingΒ 

Stripo Plugin Pricing

Free: $0

Launch: $250/month (14-day free trial)

Scale: $750/month (14-day free trial)

Optimize: $2000/month (14-day free trial)

Enterprise: Personalized Pricing

Free: $0/month

Startup: $100/month

Business: $550/month

Enterprise: Custom pricing

At first glance, Stripo Plugin’s lower entry-level pricing might make it seem like the more economical choice. However, a closer look tells a different story.Β 

While Stripo Plugin focuses on email building, Unlayer offers a 4-in-1 content creation platformβ€”email, landing page, popup, and document builderβ€”from Free to Enterprise plans.

Additionally, Unlayer provides a 14-day free trial on paid plans, giving customers the chance to explore features before committingβ€”something Stripo Plugin does not offer.Β 

Beyond pricing, Unlayer consistently delivers richer features (Custom Storage, Localization, Custom Tools, Cloud API, User Roles & Permissions, Domains), scalability, and flexibility than Stripo Plugin.

πŸ† The Winner: Unlayer

Unlayer vs. Postcards: Who’s cost-effective?

Unlayer PricingΒ 

Postcards Pricing

Free: $0

Launch: $250/month (14-day free trial)

Scale: $750/month (14-day free trial)

Optimize: $2000/month (14-day free trial)

Enterprise: Personalized Pricing

Start: $0/month

Plus: $19/month

Pro: $29/month

Postcards may be cheaper, but it falls short when it comes to features and flexibility.Β 

Postcards is primarily an email builder, whereas Unlayer is a full-fledged content builder offering email, landing page, popup, and document builders.Β 

Unlike Postcards, Unlayer provides a 14-day free trial, allowing you to explore and test all features before committing.Β 

While Postcards may seem affordable, it lacks essential capabilities such as Cloud API access, Amazon S3 storage, domains, and custom toolsβ€”features that come standard with Unlayer.Β 

πŸ† The Winner: Unlayer

Wrapping It Up

Choosing the right Unlayer pricing plan for your business depends on your stage of growth:

  • Start small with the Forever Free Plan

  • Test premium features with the 14-day trial

  • Scale smoothly with Launch, Scale, or Optimize

  • Go custom with Enterprise for a fully tailored solution

Still unsure? Book a demo to see how our embeddable content creation tools can save development costs and accelerate your go-to-market strategy.

FAQs About Unlayer & Its PricingΒ 

Q. What does Unlayer do?

Unlayer offers a ready-to-use, customizable content builder that saves developers from the hidden costs of building an in-house editor. Businesses can embed the drag-and-drop builder into their apps, CRMs, or SaaS platforms so end-users can design on-brand emails, pages, popups, and documents with zero technical expertise.

Q. When would I need a paid plan?

Well, it depends on what features you need.Β 

Unlayer is forever free if you need core builders (emails, pages, popups, and documents) with basic features, but for premium features, you have to move to paid plans.Β 

Q. How is billing handled?

Unlayer offers monthly and yearly billing options. Annual billing offers a 10% discount compared to monthly payments.

Q. Are there any hidden fees?

No. All costs are transparent and outlined in the Unlayer pricing plans. You’ll only pay for the plan you select, with no surprise charges or hidden taxes at checkout.