Free email marketing for up to 2,000 contacts. Send 10,000 emails monthly with basic automation and analytics.
Integration leader β 300+ native integrations and 8,000+ via Zapier (most in the market)
Unique QuickBooks sync after Intuit acquisition
Most user-friendly interface β 8.7/10 ease of use rating, 5-10 minute setup
AI-powered tools β Intuit Assist, content generation, predictive segmentation
All-in-one platform β email, SMS, CRM, landing pages, social media in one place
50-100% more expensive than competitors β $135/month for 10K contacts vs $45-50 for Brevo/MailerLite
Stripped-down free plan β only 500 contacts, NO automation or scheduling (since December 2023)
Charges for all contacts β including unsubscribed and inactive ones (since April 2024)
Weak automation β only 4 steps on basic plan, no A/B testing in automation flows
Worst deliverability among competitors, no monitoring tools
Mailchimp remains a good choice if:
Real-time AI analysis and optimization suggestions
Generate 3 email variants from prompts with AI assistance
Generate and edit email/SMS text with AI assistance
"Lengthen", "change tone", "shorten", "fix grammar" commands
Automated campaigns from e-commerce data integration
AI generates on-brand text consistent with your voice
CLV prediction for customer value optimization
Predict repeat purchase probability and timing
Auto-create segments based on AI predictions
Identify at-risk customers before they leave
Individual timing optimization per contact
8M+ data-driven optimization suggestions
3 AI recommendation types with up to 10 per subscriber
AI-powered branded design generation
QuickBooks integration with 60+ PB data insights
Marketing funnel visualization with lifetime value forecasting
Choose Mailchimp if:
Need 8,000+ integrations with your existing tech stack
Want QuickBooks sync for unified financial + marketing data
Require beginner-friendly interface with 5-minute setup
Need all-in-one platform (email, SMS, landing pages, CRM)
Try Mailchimp and see how it can transform your sales process with proven results.