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Mailchimp

Strong Choice81/100

Email marketing and automation with a free plan for fewer than 250 contacts. Paid plans start at $13/mo at 500 contacts and rise with list size.

Common alternatives: MailerLiteKitBeehiiv

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Mailchimp sends email campaigns and automations, with landing pages, popup forms and a directory of 300+ integrations. The pricing page lists a free plan for fewer than 250 contacts, Essentials from $13/mo and Standard from $20/mo at up to 500 contacts, and Premium from $350/mo (shown at $297.50/mo for the first 12 months). Prices rise with contacts: at up to 1,500 contacts Essentials is $26.50 and Standard $45, and at up to 5,000 contacts $75 and $100. Standard adds generative AI features, enhanced automations and custom-coded email templates. Standard and Essentials have a 14-day free trial.

Why this tool

A free plan to start, 300+ integrations and automations on the paid plans.

When not to use

Prices climb quickly with list size: Essentials is $13 at up to 500 contacts and $75 at up to 5,000. If you mostly send occasional newsletters to a bigger list, compare Kit's free plan, which covers up to 10,000 subscribers.

  • Strongest area: Trust & support
  • Watch area: Setup speed

Confidence

How sure are we?

High — 87/100
  • Strong fit for the stated use case.
  • Recently reviewed data increases confidence.
  • Strong evidence across score areas and recent checks.
Last reviewedOct 22, 2026
Pricing checkedOct 22, 2026
Integrations checkedOct 22, 2026

Workflow fit

Workflow placement

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Capture

Capture work for Marketing & Content.

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Deliver

Get first value in 30 min setup.

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Connect

Connect with 2 integrations.

Integrations

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Mailchimp vs MailerLite: Mailchimp's free plan covers under 250 contacts, MailerLite's 250 subscribers. At 5,000 contacts Mailchimp Essentials is $75/mo, MailerLite Comfort $49 (both monthly billing).Kit vs Mailchimp: Kit's free plan covers up to 10,000 subscribers, Mailchimp's under 250 contacts. At 1,000 subscribers, Kit Creator is $39/mo billed monthly ($33 yearly) and Mailchimp Essentials $26.50.Mailchimp vs BeehiivMailchimp vs SubstackMailchimp vs SendPortal

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