Mailchimp vs MailerLite: email marketing pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Mailchimp is an email and SMS marketing platform. Paid plan prices start at the amounts below and rise with the number of contacts you have.
MailerLite is an email marketing platform. Every paid plan gets the full feature set; you pay more for a bigger list or more sending.
Listed A to Z, from mailchimp.com and mailerlite.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Essentials, Standard, Premium
- Free option
- Free plan for under 250 contacts
- Published prices
- Free under 250 contacts, Essentials from $13/mo, Standard from $20/mo, Premium from $350/mo; price rises with contacts.
- Main price table
- Free, Comfort, Power
- Free option
- Free plan up to 250 subscribers and 2,500 monthly emails
- Published prices
- Free up to 250 subscribers; Comfort $10.80/mo and Power $22.50/mo yearly at 500 subscribers ($12, $25 monthly).
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Mailchimp checked Nov 10, 2026, MailerLite checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Mailchimp lists 4 entries (Free, Essentials, Standard, Premium); MailerLite lists 3 (Free, Comfort, Power).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Mailchimp: Essentials $13/mo. MailerLite: Comfort $10.80/mo, billed yearly. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Mailchimp: Free plan for under 250 contacts. MailerLite: Free plan up to 250 subscribers and 2,500 monthly emails.
- How prices are quoted. Mailchimp: “Plans (USD)”. MailerLite: “Plans (USD, 500 subscribers)”.
Mailchimp plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Under 250 contacts; sending is paused if the contact or email send limit is exceeded |
| Essentials | Starts at $13/month | Free for 14 days; testing and scheduling features |
| Standard | Starts at $20/month | Free for 14 days; automations, personalization and optimization tools |
| Premium | Starts at $350/month | Offer shown: $297.50 per month for 12 months; unlimited contacts and priority support |
"Save 15% on 5,000+ contacts" is shown on the paid plans. Overages apply if the contact or email send limit is exceeded. SMS is an add-on to paid plans in select countries. For more than 250,000 contacts, Mailchimp says to contact sales.
From mailchimp.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Mailchimp pricing.
MailerLite plans and prices
| Plan | Billed yearly | Billed monthly | Sending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Up to 250 subscribers, 2,500 monthly emails |
| Comfort | $10.80/month ($129.60 billed yearly) | $12/month | 5,000 monthly emails; 3 user seats |
| Power | $22.50/month ($270.00 billed yearly) | $25/month | Unlimited monthly emails |
Prices rise with subscriber count; for 200K+ subscribers MailerLite offers a chat with its team. Try everything free for 14 days, no credit card required.
From mailerlite.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: MailerLite pricing.
FAQ
How much does Mailchimp cost?
Free under 250 contacts, Essentials from $13/mo, Standard from $20/mo, Premium from $350/mo; price rises with contacts. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does MailerLite cost?
Free up to 250 subscribers; Comfort $10.80/mo and Power $22.50/mo yearly at 500 subscribers ($12, $25 monthly). (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Mailchimp and MailerLite have a free option?
Mailchimp: Free plan for under 250 contacts. MailerLite: Free plan up to 250 subscribers and 2,500 monthly emails.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Mailchimp or MailerLite?
Lowest listed paid tier: Mailchimp Essentials $13/mo; MailerLite Comfort $10.80/mo, billed yearly (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Mailchimp or MailerLite?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: mailchimp.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and mailerlite.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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