Collecto Beta - A developer-friendly approach to verified email capture

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Collecto is an open-source, self-hosted email collection solution built for those who demand full sovereignty over their data. No hidden fees, no forced lock-ins—just a straight-up tool to help you capture and manage emails on your terms.

What makes Collecto different?

  • Total Data Ownership
    Host Collecto yourself and keep control of every email you gather. You decide how and where your data is stored—no third-party lock-in.

  • Effortless Integration
    With a single endpoint and minimal JSON payloads, you can start collecting emails in minutes. No guesswork, no friction.

  • Real Subscribers, No Spam
    From reCAPTCHA verification to email confirmations, Collecto helps ensure you only get legitimate sign-ups.

  • Open-Source Freedom
    Inspect the code, adapt it to your specific needs, or contribute back to the community. You’re in the driver’s seat.

  • Customizable Templates
    Deliver a polished, on-brand welcome email every time someone subscribes. First impressions matter.

Coming soon: managed, hosted version

We know not everyone wants to self-host. That’s why we’re building a fully managed version of Collecto. Sign up for early access and you’ll get:

  • Automatic Updates: No more manual installations or patching—everything is handled for you.
  • Layered Spam Defenses: We exclude disposable email providers, confirm addresses, and use reCAPTCHA so your list remains clean.
  • Zero Maintenance: Focus on growing your audience rather than babysitting servers and deployments.

Join the Early Access List to stay in the loop as we bring the managed Collecto experience online.

How it works

All it takes is a POST /api/EmailSignups call with a simple JSON body:

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{
  "FormId": "...",
  "Email": "user@example.com"
}

That’s it. You’ll have a secure, verifiable way to collect emails—without the complexity.

Why beta?

We’re refining Collecto based on real-world feedback. By joining the beta, you help us:

  • Validate our spam defenses and workflow.
  • Spot any missing features or integration hurdles.
  • Shape the upcoming managed version to fit what you actually need.

Try Collecto

If self-hosting is your thing, grab Collecto from our open-source repo. If you’d rather let us handle everything, sign up here for early access to the managed solution.

Thanks for checking out Collecto. We’re keeping it simple, transparent, and entirely user-focused—because your email list should be yours to shape, secure, and scale.