Mailchimp Alternatives

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People usually look for Mailchimp alternatives because of contact-based pricing, the small free plan (under 250 contacts, 500 sends a month), or because they need features such as webinars or courses. (Current plan prices: Mailchimp pricing explained.) Here's how the main options differ, using each vendor's own pricing page.

• Mailchimp: Free plan for under 250 contacts (max 500 sends/mo). Monthly "starts at" prices: Essentials $13/mo (0–500 contacts) or $26.50 (501–1,500); Standard $20 or $45; Premium $297.50/mo for the first 12 months, then $350/mo (same at both tiers). Essentials and Standard have a 14-day free trial (payment details required).

1. GetResponse: email plus webinars and courses

   A good fit if you want one tool for email, landing pages and, on Creator, webinars and courses. 14-day trial with no card, then a limited free version. Starter allows only 1 custom automation workflow.

   GetResponse vs Mailchimp in detail · GetResponse pricing

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2. Campaign Monitor: design-focused email for brands and agencies

   Lists agency features (sub-accounts, client billing with markup) and branded template import. Annual billing is priced 10% lower.

   Campaign Monitor vs Mailchimp · Campaign Monitor review

   HOLD: terms unconfirmed. No Campaign Monitor link until the partner terms are confirmed.

3. Kit (formerly ConvertKit): for creators

   Its free plan covers up to 10,000 subscribers, much more than Mailchimp's 250. Paid plans add automation and a 30-day refund window.

   GetResponse vs Kit

4. ActiveCampaign: automation-heavy

   Plans scale from Starter to Enterprise with deeper segmentation and CRM add-ons; landing pages start on Plus. 14-day trial, no card.

   ActiveCampaign pricing · GetResponse vs ActiveCampaign

Want something free? See free Mailchimp alternatives.