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Last updated: October 2026 | Pricing checked on October 9, 2026 | 9 min read<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mailchimp is the best-known name in email marketing. It\u2019s owned by Intuit, connects to more apps than almost any other tool, and is often the first platform a small business tries. It\u2019s also one of the platforms people most often leave, usually because of price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this review we look at what Mailchimp does well, where it falls short, and what it really costs in 2026, using the prices on its pricing page at 500, 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short verdict:<\/strong> Mailchimp is a strong, well-documented platform with excellent integrations and solid automation on Standard. The free plan is now very small (250 contacts), and paid plans get expensive as your list grows. It\u2019s worth it if you need its integrations; otherwise you can get similar features for less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Answer:<\/strong> Mailchimp is worth it if you need its 300+ integrations or the automation on its Standard plan.<\/strong> The free plan now covers just 250 contacts and 500 emails a month. Paid plans start at $13\/month (Essentials)<\/strong> and $20\/month (Standard) for 500 contacts, but reach $75 and $100 at 5,000 contacts. Unsubscribed contacts count towards your limit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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