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Comparison · Mkt Auto
AcyMailing vs Keila
A side-by-side editorial comparison of AcyMailing and Keila — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:security
AcyMailing vs Keila: at a glance
What is AcyMailing?
AcyMailing 11.1.2 closes holes that let strangers read or unsubscribe any subscriber.
AcyMailing is a Joomla and WordPress email marketing extension. Release 11.1.2 is a security update: it fixes an unauthenticated leak of subscriber data including the subscriber key, anonymous unsubscribing of any known address, logged-in users changing other people's subscriptions, unchecked post-subscription redirects and campaign archive pages opening without permission. It follows 11.1's privacy work, a per-subscriber tracking switch and fixed one-click unsubscribe.
What is Keila?
Keila ships a third 0.40 patch for dependency CVEs and drops unsigned unsubscribe links.
Keila is an open-source newsletter platform on Elixir/Phoenix. 0.40.0 on 29 October made welcome and double opt-in emails editable and now requires PostgreSQL 14 and TLS. 0.40.1 fixed stored XSS in forms and campaigns, and 0.40.2 on 4 November updates dependencies for three high-severity CVEs, ends support for unsigned pre-0.11 unsubscribe links, signs out other sessions on password change and caps API pages at 1,000 entries.
AcyMailing vs Keila: editorial side-by-side
AcyMailing
2.5MKT AUTO
AcyMailing 11.1.2 closes holes that let strangers read or unsubscribe any subscriber.
◆ Current state
AcyMailing is a Joomla and WordPress email marketing extension. Release 11.1.2 is a security update: it fixes an unauthenticated leak of subscriber data including the subscriber key, anonymous unsubscribing of any known address, logged-in users changing other people's subscriptions, unchecked post-subscription redirects and campaign archive pages opening without permission. It follows 11.1's privacy work, a per-subscriber tracking switch and fixed one-click unsubscribe.
◆ Where it's heading
Since the 11.0 security rework in July, AcyMailing's releases alternate between privacy features and fixes for flaws in how subscriber actions are authorized. 11.1.2 shows the 11.0 rework left gaps in the subscription paths, now patched with ownership checks and security tokens.
◆ Prediction
A security advisory with full details is promised once users have had time to update, and further 11.1.x patches are likely as those details invite scrutiny of related code paths.
Keila
5.0MKT AUTO
Keila ships a third 0.40 patch for dependency CVEs and drops unsigned unsubscribe links.
◆ Current state
Keila is an open-source newsletter platform on Elixir/Phoenix. 0.40.0 on 29 October made welcome and double opt-in emails editable and now requires PostgreSQL 14 and TLS. 0.40.1 fixed stored XSS in forms and campaigns, and 0.40.2 on 4 November updates dependencies for three high-severity CVEs, ends support for unsigned pre-0.11 unsubscribe links, signs out other sessions on password change and caps API pages at 1,000 entries.
◆ Where it's heading
Two security patches in a week after a feature release suggests a security review is under way. The breaking removal of old unsubscribe links fits the same tightening.
◆ Prediction
Further 0.40.x patches are possible while the review continues; the next feature direction is unclear from the entries.
Alternatives to AcyMailing and Keila
Other Mkt Auto products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either AcyMailing or Keila.
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GetResponse
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Recent activity from AcyMailing and Keila
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 2d agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.2 fixes subscriber data leak and forced unsubscribes
- 9d agoKeilaKeila 0.40.2: dependency CVE fixes, unsigned unsubscribe links removed
- 14d agoKeilaKeila 0.40.1 fixes stored XSS in forms and campaigns
- 16d agoKeilaKeila 0.40: editable opt-in emails, PostgreSQL 14 and TLS required
- 1mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.1
- 1mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.0
- 2mo agoKeilaKeila v0.30.3
- 2mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.5
- 2mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.4
- 3mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.3
- 4mo agoKeilaKeila v0.30.2
- 4mo agoKeilaKeila v0.30.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between AcyMailing and Keila?
Both compete on the same themes — security — within Mkt Auto. Keila is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is AcyMailing better than Keila?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Keila is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Mkt Auto products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to AcyMailing?
Top AcyMailing alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "AcyMailing alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/acymailing for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Keila?
Top Keila alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Keila alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/keila for the full list with editorial commentary on each.