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AcyMailing vs OpenEMM

A side-by-side editorial comparison of AcyMailing and OpenEMM — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

Shared themes:email-marketing

AcyMailing vs OpenEMM: at a glance

FeatureAcyMailingOpenEMM
SectorMkt AutoMkt Auto
Velocity score2.55.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesemail-marketing, joomla, security, gdpremail-marketing, self-hosted, release-cadence, open-source
Last editorial update23h ago1d ago
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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.

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What is OpenEMM?

OpenEMM 26.11 reaches GA eight days after its beta.

OpenEMM released 26.11.169 as the general-availability build of the 26.11 line on November 12, eight days after the 26.11.136 beta. The notes list only the frontend version. The 26.05 line it replaces reached GA in July and has had only frontend builds since.

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AcyMailing vs OpenEMM: editorial side-by-side

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AcyMailing
MKT AUTO
2.5

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.

O
OpenEMM
MKT AUTO
5.0

OpenEMM 26.11 reaches GA eight days after its beta.

◆ Current state

OpenEMM released 26.11.169 as the general-availability build of the 26.11 line on November 12, eight days after the 26.11.136 beta. The notes list only the frontend version. The 26.05 line it replaces reached GA in July and has had only frontend builds since.

◆ Where it's heading

OpenEMM keeps its twice-yearly cycle: a beta, a GA, then months of frontend-only maintenance builds. The notes never say what a line changes, so the cadence is the only visible signal.

◆ Prediction

Expect frontend-only 26.11 maintenance builds over the coming months; the entries give no hint of feature content.

Alternatives to AcyMailing and OpenEMM

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 OpenEMM.

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Recent activity from AcyMailing and OpenEMM

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 1d agoOpenEMMOpenEMM 26.11 reaches GA
  2. 2d agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.2 fixes subscriber data leak and forced unsubscribes
  3. 9d agoOpenEMMOpenEMM 26.11 enters beta
  4. 1mo agoOpenEMM26.05.132: Frontend-only build, no release notes
  5. 1mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.1
  6. 1mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.0
  7. 2mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.5
  8. 2mo agoOpenEMM26.05.111: Frontend-only build, no release notes
  9. 2mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.4
  10. 3mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.3
  11. 4mo agoOpenEMMOpenEMM 26.05 line reaches GA
  12. 10mo agoOpenEMM25.11 maintenance release (25.11.078)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between AcyMailing and OpenEMM?

Both compete on the same themes — email-marketing — within Mkt Auto. OpenEMM 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 OpenEMM?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. OpenEMM 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 OpenEMM?

Top OpenEMM alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OpenEMM alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/openemm for the full list with editorial commentary on each.