Mailchimp pricing: plans by contacts

Checked Nov 10, 2026 on Mailchimp’s official pages (sources below). Prices change often: confirm with the provider before you buy.

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.

Figures below are quoted from mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing as read on Nov 10, 2026. Prices change: confirm on Mailchimp's page before you buy.

Plans (USD)

Free
PriceFree
NotesUnder 250 contacts; sending is paused if the contact or email send limit is exceeded
Essentials
PriceStarts at $13/month
NotesFree for 14 days; testing and scheduling features
Standard
PriceStarts at $20/month
NotesFree for 14 days; automations, personalization and optimization tools
Premium
PriceStarts at $350/month
NotesOffer 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.

Mailchimp pricing FAQ

Is Mailchimp free?

Yes, for fewer than 250 contacts, on the basic Free plan. Sending is paused if you go over the contact or email send limit.

How much is Mailchimp Standard?

It starts at $20 a month (USD) after a 14-day free trial; the price rises with your number of contacts.

Where do these Mailchimp prices come from?

Mailchimp's own pricing page (https://mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing/), read on Nov 10, 2026. We do not estimate bills or add up costs across providers.

Sources (official pages, read Nov 10, 2026)

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