Email marketing · Pricing
Mailchimp pricing
and cheaper picks
What Mailchimp actually costs, and the credible cheaper alternatives if the bill stops making sense.
Reviewed by Switchpoint Editors ·
Mailchimp plan
Free up to 500 contacts. Essentials from $13/mo.
What you give up: Double-charges duplicates, Deliverability has slipped.
What you get: Familiar UI, Wide template library.
Cheaper alternatives
Pay less, get the job done
| Alternative | Entry price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Brevo | Free 300/day. Starter $9/mo. | Lists where most contacts are inactive. |
| ConvertKit | Free up to 10K. Creator from $15/mo. | Newsletter writers, course creators. |
| Resend | Free 3,000/mo. Pro $20/mo. | Product teams sending transactional + lifecycle email. |
| Loops | Free 1,000 contacts. Pro from $49/mo. | SaaS founders running onboarding and trial sequences. |
Pricing changes frequently. Always confirm on the vendor's live pricing page before signing up.