Are there any decent alternatives to Aweber?

I would like to know if there are any free or cheaper alternatives to Aweber for opt in email auto responding and mass newsletter sending.

Any ideas?

 

check this lists:
http://mashable.com/2007/08/10/email-newsletters/#comment-993472
with prices and reviews
http://email-marketing-service-review.toptenreviews.com/

but the cheapest is to install a email marketing software on your own server and forget about monthly fees.

 

Such as?

BTW thanks for those lists, +rep added.

 

First you need to decide if you need a server hosted solution or just a desktop application.
Usually it depends on the number of contacts you have and the stats you want to collect.
also it is not possible to collect new addresses via desktop application.


P.S.: sent you a private message

 

PM received.

I think I would prefer a web based application. I wander if there are any free ones available.

 

You could use phplist or ccmail instead
Total control is what most matters.

 

I'm using phplist to manage my company's double opt-in email newsletter. Works fine and the price is right (it's free).

 

Thanks guys. Are PHPlist and ccmail easy to set up?

 

Define easy. It's easy enough IMO.

 

Hmm...last time I checked, email marketing software were costing BUCKS $$$'s..a half-decent one that is!