Kit (formerly ConvertKit) vs Mailchimp
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Prices and terms come from each vendor's public pricing page. Last checked 2026-11-05. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on the source page before you buy. Where a price says "not confirmed yet", we could not verify it from a public page.
| Kit (formerly ConvertKit) | Mailchimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 10,000 subscribers | Under 250 contacts, 500 sends/mo |
| Paid entry (about 1,000 contacts) | Creator $39/mo monthly ($33/mo yearly) | Essentials $26.50/mo (501–1,500) |
| Trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days, payment details required |
| Refund | 30-day window | Not stated on pricing page |
Which should you choose?
ConvertKit (now called Kit) has the larger free plan for newsletter creators. Mailchimp is cheaper at its paid entry tier. See Kit pricing, Mailchimp pricing and GetResponse vs Kit.
See GetResponse as a third option affiliate link
Sources
- Kit (formerly ConvertKit) pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)
- Mailchimp pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)