Mailing List Software Recommendations?

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seodevhead
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Mailing List Software Recommendations?

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Hey Guys...

I need to install a PHP/MySQL mailing list manager on my server and am having trouble trying to decipher which ones are good and bad. Thought I would ask for any recommendations you guys may have for me. I think I have looked at them all... and so far it seems the choice is between PHPList (free) and oemPro ($230).

Look forward to any thoughts. Thanks. :)
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Post by Christopher »

I have had clients have good results with phpMailer.
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Post by matthijs »

Are you talking about the class(es) phpMailer Arborint? I have use it successfully, but I think seodevhead is looking for a more complete package? Phpmailer is a set of classes which you have to build your software on top. And then, if I had the choice, you might look at Swiftmailer.

I did try phplist once. Out of all the (free) packages, that one seemed the best. But I must say that the free mailing list packages I found were all not of the best quality. Most were simple scripts hacked together. Maybe good enough to mail a couple of your friends, not something I'd consider using for a client. But I must admit I haven't put phplist to a thorough test, so don't rely on me.
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Post by Christopher »

Sorry, thanks matthijs, I did mean phplist
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Post by Ambush Commander »

I'd recommend GNU Mailman but that's written in Python. :-P
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