Overview

MailWizz and Mautic are both self-hosted PHP applications, but they serve different needs. MailWizz is focused on email marketing. Mautic is a full marketing automation platform.

Email Focus vs Marketing Automation

MailWizz does email marketing well. Multiple delivery servers, A/B testing, automation workflows, bounce management, and a clean interface. It's been refined since 2013 for one job: sending email campaigns.

Mautic tries to replace your entire marketing stack. Landing pages, lead scoring, dynamic content, multi-channel campaigns, and CRM-like contact management. If you need HubSpot-level features without HubSpot pricing, Mautic is the open-source answer.

The Operations Reality

Mautic's breadth comes at a cost. It needs more server resources, more configuration, and more maintenance. MailWizz is straightforward to install and runs on modest hardware. For teams without dedicated DevOps, MailWizz is the practical choice.

If you'd rather skip server management entirely, a managed platform like Sequenzy handles infrastructure while providing SaaS-specific features like Stripe integration and AI sequences.

Making the Choice

Choose MailWizz for focused email marketing with easier operations. Choose Mautic for full marketing automation with open-source flexibility. For managed SaaS email, consider Sequenzy.