MailerLite vs Mailchimp
Disclosure: Email Software Verdict may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. This never changes our verdicts. How we make money.
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.
| MailerLite | Mailchimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails | Under 250 contacts, 500 sends/mo |
| Entry paid, monthly billing (about 500) | Comfort $12/mo | Essentials $13/mo (0–500) |
| Entry paid, billed annually | Comfort $10.80/mo | not confirmed yet |
| Next tier, monthly billing | Power $25/mo ($22.50/mo billed annually) | Standard $20/mo (0–500) |
| Trial | 14 days (per pricing page, checked Nov 5, 2026) | 14 days on Essentials/Standard, payment details required |
| Larger lists | Other bands not confirmed yet; Enterprise custom | $26.50 / $45 at 501–1,500 |
Which should you choose?
At about 500 subscribers the entry prices are close: MailerLite Comfort is $12/mo monthly and Mailchimp Essentials is $13/mo. MailerLite's free plan allows 2,500 emails a month against Mailchimp's 500. See also Mailchimp alternatives and free Mailchimp alternatives.
Compare GetResponse plans affiliate link
Related: MailerLite pricing.
Sources
- MailerLite pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)
- Mailchimp pricing page (last checked 2026-11-01)