Campaign Monitor vs Mailchimp
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Prices and terms come from the vendor's public pricing page. Last checked 2026-11-01. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on the source page before you buy.
| Campaign Monitor | Mailchimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Lite, Essentials, Premier, Enterprise | Free, Essentials, Standard, Premium |
| Prices (monthly) | Lite $47, Essentials $74 (501–2,500 contacts) | Essentials $13, Standard $20 (0–500 contacts); $26.50 / $45 at 501–1,500 |
| Annual billing | Priced 10% lower than monthly | Annual plans for 10,000+ contacts via sales |
| Nonprofit pricing | Offered via sales (per vendor page) | Offered (per vendor page) |
| Agency tools | Sub-accounts, client billing with markup | Not the focus of the pricing page |
Which should you choose?
Campaign Monitor leans toward agencies and brand-controlled templates; Mailchimp has a free entry point. At about 1,000 contacts, Campaign Monitor Lite is $47/mo (not confirmed yet); Mailchimp Essentials is $26.50/mo (501–1,500).
HOLD: terms unconfirmed. No Campaign Monitor link until the partner terms are confirmed.
Sources
- Campaign Monitor pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)
- Mailchimp pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)