{"id":6371,"date":"2026-10-23T11:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/?p=6371"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:03:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:03:54","slug":"omnisend-vs-mailchimp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp","title":{"rendered":"Omnisend vs Mailchimp (2026): Which Is Better for Your Store?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last updated: October 2026 | Pricing checked on October 15, 2026 | 9 min read<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omnisend and Mailchimp are two of the most popular email tools for online stores, but they come from different places. Omnisend was built for ecommerce from day one, with email, SMS and push notifications in the same automation flows. Mailchimp is a general marketing platform that added ecommerce features over time and connects to more apps than almost anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We compared them across eight rounds using current plans and prices from both pricing pages, at 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f0f4ff; border-left:4px solid #2B5CE6; padding:14px 20px; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0; margin:22px 0;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0; font-size:15px; color:#2d3748; line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong> <strong>Omnisend wins our Omnisend vs Mailchimp comparison 5&ndash;3 for online stores.<\/strong> It has prebuilt ecommerce flows, email + SMS + push in one workflow, automation on the free plan and 24\/7 support on every plan, and Standard costs $81 at 5,000 contacts vs $100 for Mailchimp Standard. <strong>Mailchimp<\/strong> wins on templates, 300+ integrations and use beyond ecommerce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Omnisend_vs_Mailchimp_at_a_Glance\" >Omnisend vs Mailchimp at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Round_1_Pricing\" >Round 1: Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Round_2_Free_Plan\" >Round 2: Free Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Round_3_Ecommerce_Automation\" >Round 3: Ecommerce Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Round_4_SMS_and_Multichannel\" >Round 4: SMS and Multichannel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Round_5_Email_Editor_and_Templates\" >Round 5: Email Editor and Templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Round_6_Integrations\" >Round 6: Integrations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Round_7_Support\" >Round 7: Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Round_8_Beyond_Ecommerce\" >Round 8: Beyond Ecommerce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Final_Scoreboard_Omnisend_5_Mailchimp_3\" >Final Scoreboard: Omnisend 5, Mailchimp 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#A_Simple_Way_to_Decide\" >A Simple Way to Decide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Omnisend_Pros_and_Cons\" >Omnisend Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Mailchimp_Pros_and_Cons\" >Mailchimp Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Final_Verdict\" >Final Verdict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp\/#Looking_for_a_Simpler_Alternative\" >Looking for a Simpler Alternative?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"omnisend-vs-mailchimp-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Omnisend_vs_Mailchimp_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Omnisend vs Mailchimp at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n  <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;min-width:640px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;\">\n    <thead><tr style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1e3a5f 0%,#2b6cb0 100%);\"><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.4px;white-space:nowrap;border-radius:12px 0 0 0;\"><\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.4px;white-space:nowrap;\">Omnisend<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.4px;white-space:nowrap;border-radius:0 12px 0 0;\">Mailchimp<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">Built for<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">Online stores<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">General business marketing<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">Free plan<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">250 contacts, 500 emails, automation included<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">250 contacts, 500 emails, no automation<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">~1,000 contacts<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$20 (Standard)<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$26.50 Essentials \/ $45 Standard (1,500)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">5,000 contacts<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$81 (Standard)<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$75 Essentials \/ $100 Standard<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">10,000 contacts<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$132 (Standard)<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$110 Essentials \/ $135 Standard<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">Ecommerce flows<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">Prebuilt, quick to launch<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">Standard plan, more setup<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">SMS &amp; push<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">Built into flows<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">SMS add-on in selected countries<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">Integrations<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">Ecommerce-focused<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">300+ native<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">Support<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">24\/7 chat &amp; email on all plans<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">30 days email on free; phone on Premium<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;\">Our verdict<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\"><strong>Winner 5&ndash;3<\/strong> for stores<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">Best beyond ecommerce<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"round-1-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_1_Pricing\"><\/span>Round 1: Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both price by contacts. On monthly billing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;min-width:750px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;\"><thead><tr style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1e3a5f 0%,#2b6cb0 100%);\"><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.4px;white-space:nowrap;border-radius:12px 0 0 0;\">Contacts<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.4px;white-space:nowrap;\">Omnisend Standard<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.4px;white-space:nowrap;\">Omnisend Pro<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.4px;white-space:nowrap;\">Mailchimp Essentials<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.4px;white-space:nowrap;border-radius:0 12px 0 0;\">Mailchimp Standard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;vertical-align:middle;\">1,000<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$20<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$59<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$26.50 (1,500)<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$45 (1,500)<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;vertical-align:middle;\">5,000<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$81<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$90<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$75<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$100<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #edf2f7;\"><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;vertical-align:middle;\">10,000<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$132<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$150<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$110<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;vertical-align:middle;\">$135<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omnisend also offers 30% off the first three months if you pay for them upfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fair comparison is Omnisend Standard against Mailchimp Standard, because those are the plans that include full automation. On that basis Omnisend is cheaper at 1,000 and 5,000 contacts and about the same at 10,000. Mailchimp Essentials is cheaper at larger sizes, but it limits automation flows to 4 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Omnisend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"round-2-free-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_2_Free_Plan\"><\/span>Round 2: Free Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-free-plan-scaled.png\" alt=\"omnisend-vs-mailchimp-free-plan\" class=\"wp-image-6420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-free-plan-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-free-plan-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-free-plan-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-free-plan-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-free-plan-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both free plans cover 250 contacts and 500 emails a month. The difference is what\u2019s inside. Omnisend\u2019s free plan includes the same features as its paid plans, including prebuilt automation workflows, plus 24\/7 support. Mailchimp\u2019s free plan has no automation flows, and email support ends after 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Omnisend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"round-3-ecommerce-automation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_3_Ecommerce_Automation\"><\/span>Round 3: Ecommerce Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-ecommerce-automation-scaled.png\" alt=\"omnisend-vs-mailchimp-ecommerce-automation\" class=\"wp-image-6422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-ecommerce-automation-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-ecommerce-automation-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-ecommerce-automation-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-ecommerce-automation-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-ecommerce-automation-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is Omnisend\u2019s home ground. Prebuilt workflows for welcome, abandoned cart, browse abandonment, product abandonment, post-purchase and win-back are ready to switch on in minutes. Product pickers pull items straight from your store into emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mailchimp has strong automation on Standard, with up to 200 flows and branching logic, and it does handle abandoned carts and product recommendations. But setting up ecommerce flows takes more work, and Essentials limits flows to 4 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more ideas on what to automate, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/ecommerce-marketing-automation-strategies\">ecommerce marketing automation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Omnisend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"round-4-sms-and-multichannel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_4_SMS_and_Multichannel\"><\/span>Round 4: SMS and Multichannel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-sms-multichannel-scaled.png\" alt=\"omnisend-vs-mailchimp-sms-multichannel\" class=\"wp-image-6423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-sms-multichannel-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-sms-multichannel-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-sms-multichannel-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-sms-multichannel-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-sms-multichannel-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omnisend puts email, SMS and web push in the same workflow, so a cart reminder can go by email first and SMS second. Pro includes monthly SMS credits. For more ways stores use email, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/email-marketing-for-ecommerce\">email marketing for ecommerce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mailchimp offers SMS in selected countries as an add-on, but it\u2019s less tightly built into automations than Omnisend\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Omnisend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"round-5-email-editor-and-templates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_5_Email_Editor_and_Templates\"><\/span>Round 5: Email Editor and Templates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1907\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailchimps-email-builder.jpg\" alt=\"mailchimps-email-builder\" class=\"wp-image-6421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailchimps-email-builder.jpg 1907w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailchimps-email-builder-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailchimps-email-builder-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mailchimps-email-builder-1536x745.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1907px) 100vw, 1907px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mailchimp has the larger template library, more design flexibility and a more polished content studio. Omnisend\u2019s editor is easy and its ecommerce blocks (product listings, discount codes) are handy, but there are fewer design options. For layout ideas you can use in either tool, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/best-newsletter-design-ideas\">newsletter design ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Mailchimp.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"round-6-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_6_Integrations\"><\/span>Round 6: Integrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-integrations-scaled.png\" alt=\"omnisend-vs-mailchimp-integrations\" class=\"wp-image-6424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-integrations-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-integrations-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-integrations-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-integrations-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/omnisend-vs-mailchimp-integrations-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mailchimp has 300+ native integrations covering stores, CRMs, booking tools, form builders and more. Omnisend focuses on ecommerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Wix and others) and the apps stores use most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your business runs more than a store, Mailchimp connects to more of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Mailchimp.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"round-7-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_7_Support\"><\/span>Round 7: Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omnisend offers 24\/7 live chat and email support on every plan, including free. Mailchimp gives free users email support for 30 days only. Essentials and Standard get 24\/7 email and chat, and phone support starts on Premium at $350\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Omnisend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"round-8-beyond-ecommerce\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_8_Beyond_Ecommerce\"><\/span>Round 8: Beyond Ecommerce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re not running an online store, Mailchimp is the more natural fit. It has surveys, landing pages, a website builder, social ads and broader reporting, and it\u2019s used by service businesses, nonprofits and B2B teams. Omnisend\u2019s features are almost all built around online stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Mailchimp.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-scoreboard-omnisend-5-mailchimp-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Scoreboard_Omnisend_5_Mailchimp_3\"><\/span>Final Scoreboard: Omnisend 5, Mailchimp 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Omnisend wins:<\/strong> pricing for full automation, free plan, ecommerce automation, SMS and multichannel, support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mailchimp wins:<\/strong> templates and editor, integrations, use beyond ecommerce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-simple-way-to-decide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Simple_Way_to_Decide\"><\/span>A Simple Way to Decide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You run an online store and want sales from automation:<\/strong> choose <strong>Omnisend<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your business isn\u2019t mainly ecommerce, or your other tools rely on Mailchimp:<\/strong> choose <strong>Mailchimp<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You\u2019re a large store with lots of data:<\/strong> compare Omnisend with Klaviyo in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-vs-klaviyo\">Omnisend vs Klaviyo<\/a> guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You\u2019re on Shopify:<\/strong> see our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/best-email-marketing-for-shopify\">best email marketing apps for Shopify<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whichever you pick, set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC for your sending domain. Gmail and Yahoo require it for bulk senders (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/a\/answer\/81126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Google\u2019s guidelines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/senders.yahooinc.com\/best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Yahoo\u2019s best practices<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dmarc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">dmarc.org<\/a>). Ask for clear consent at checkout too: marketing emails to EU and UK customers need opt-in under <a href=\"https:\/\/gdpr-info.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">GDPR<\/a> and the ICO\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\/for-organisations\/direct-marketing-and-privacy-and-electronic-communications\/guide-to-pecr\/electronic-and-telephone-marketing\/electronic-mail-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">PECR rules<\/a>. US sends must follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/business-guidance\/resources\/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CAN-SPAM Act<\/a>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/spf-dkim-dmarc-implementation-guide\">SPF, DKIM and DMARC setup guide<\/a> walks through each record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"omnisend-pros-and-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Omnisend_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span>Omnisend Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 28px;margin:22px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c6f6d5;color:#22543d;font-size:15px;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:6px;margin-right:8px;\">\u2705<\/span>Omnisend Pros:<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0 0 22px 0;padding-left:22px;color:#2d3748;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.85;\">\n    <li>Prebuilt ecommerce workflows that are quick to launch<\/li>\n    <li>Email, SMS and push in the same automation<\/li>\n    <li>Free plan includes automation; 24\/7 support on every plan<\/li>\n    <li>Cheaper than Mailchimp Standard at 1,000\u20135,000 contacts<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fed7d7;color:#742a2a;font-size:15px;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:6px;margin-right:8px;\">\u274c<\/span>Omnisend Cons:<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0 0 22px 0;padding-left:22px;color:#2d3748;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.85;\">\n    <li>Fewer integrations outside ecommerce<\/li>\n    <li>Fewer design options than Mailchimp<\/li>\n    <li>Costs rise quickly above 10,000 contacts<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#2d3748;padding:14px 16px;background:#f0f9ff;border-left:4px solid #2b6cb0;border-radius:6px;\"><span style=\"margin-right:6px;\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free (250 contacts); Standard <strong>$20<\/strong> at 1,000, $81 at 5,000, $132 at 10,000; Pro from $59 (monthly billing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mailchimp-pros-and-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mailchimp_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span>Mailchimp Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 28px;margin:22px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c6f6d5;color:#22543d;font-size:15px;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:6px;margin-right:8px;\">\u2705<\/span>Mailchimp Pros:<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0 0 22px 0;padding-left:22px;color:#2d3748;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.85;\">\n    <li>300+ integrations, the widest in the category<\/li>\n    <li>Strong templates, editor and reporting<\/li>\n    <li>Fits businesses beyond ecommerce<\/li>\n    <li>Up to 200 automation flows on Standard<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a202c;\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fed7d7;color:#742a2a;font-size:15px;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:6px;margin-right:8px;\">\u274c<\/span>Mailchimp Cons:<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0 0 22px 0;padding-left:22px;color:#2d3748;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.85;\">\n    <li>Free plan has no automation flows<\/li>\n    <li>Essentials limits flows to 4 steps<\/li>\n    <li>Phone support only on Premium ($350\/month)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#2d3748;padding:14px 16px;background:#f0f9ff;border-left:4px solid #2b6cb0;border-radius:6px;\"><span style=\"margin-right:6px;\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free (250 contacts); Essentials <strong>$26.50<\/strong> at 1,500, $75 at 5,000; Standard $45, $100 and $135 (monthly billing).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-omnisend-better-than-mailchimp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Omnisend better than Mailchimp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Omnisend is better for online stores, and Mailchimp is better for general business marketing.<\/strong> Omnisend wins our comparison 5\u20133 on ecommerce automation, SMS, support and price for full automation. Mailchimp wins on templates, integrations and use beyond ecommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"which-is-cheaper-omnisend-or-mailchimp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which is cheaper, Omnisend or Mailchimp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Omnisend Standard is cheaper than Mailchimp Standard at 1,000 and 5,000 contacts<\/strong> ($20 vs $45 at about 1,000, and $81 vs $100 at 5,000). Mailchimp Essentials is cheaper at larger list sizes but limits automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-mailchimp-work-with-shopify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Mailchimp work with Shopify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes. Mailchimp has a Shopify app that syncs customers, orders and products.<\/strong> Omnisend\u2019s Shopify integration is more focused on ecommerce flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-omnisend-have-a-free-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Omnisend have a free plan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes. Omnisend\u2019s free plan covers 250 contacts and 500 emails a month, with prebuilt workflows and 24\/7 support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-switch-from-mailchimp-to-omnisend\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I switch from Mailchimp to Omnisend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes. Export your audience from Mailchimp with tags and consent status, then import it into Omnisend or connect your store so customers sync automatically.<\/strong> Omnisend offers free migration help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-are-the-alternatives-to-omnisend-and-mailchimp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the alternatives to Omnisend and Mailchimp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Klaviyo, MailerLite and Brevo are common alternatives.<\/strong> See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/omnisend-alternatives\">Omnisend alternatives<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/best-mailchimp-alternatives\">Mailchimp alternatives<\/a> guides, plus our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/mailchimp-review\">Mailchimp review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-verdict\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict\"><\/span>Final Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Omnisend<\/strong> is the better choice for most online stores. Its prebuilt ecommerce flows, SMS, free-plan automation and 24\/7 support give you more for less at 1,000\u20135,000 contacts. <strong>Mailchimp<\/strong> is the better fit if your business isn\u2019t mainly ecommerce, or if you depend on its huge integration library and design tools. For a store-focused comparison with another big name, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/blog\/klaviyo-vs-mailchimp\">Klaviyo vs Mailchimp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-for-a-simpler-alternative\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_for_a_Simpler_Alternative\"><\/span>Looking for a Simpler Alternative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you mainly send newsletters and promotions and want to keep costs down, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/pricing\/?source=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=vs_omnisend_mailchimp\">Mailercloud<\/a> is free for 1,000 contacts and 12,000 emails a month. Premium costs $10\/month for 5,000 contacts with unlimited sends, automation and segmentation, and it connects to Shopify through Zapier. Omnisend Standard costs $81 and Mailchimp Standard $100 at the same size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#ebf4ff;border-radius:14px;padding:clamp(28px,3.6vw,40px) clamp(20px,3vw,36px);margin:36px 0;text-align:center;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,27px);line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-0.015em;font-weight:400;color:#111827;\">Mostly sending newsletters and promos? &mdash; <strong style=\"font-weight:800;\">try Mailercloud free<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 20px 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#4a5568;\"><span style=\"color:#f6ad55;letter-spacing:1px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>&nbsp; 4.5\/5 on G2, Capterra &amp; Trustpilot &middot; Trusted by 35,000+ businesses<\/p>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/app.mailercloud.com\/register?source=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=vs_omnisend_mailchimp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#111827;color:#ffffff;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 26px;border-radius:999px;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='#2b6cb0'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='#111827'\">Start free with Mailercloud&nbsp;&nbsp;&rarr;<\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailercloud.com\/pricing\/?source=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=vs_omnisend_mailchimp\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:transparent;color:#111827;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;padding:11px 24px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid #111827;\">See pricing<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <p style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0;font-size:12.5px;color:#4a5568;\">Free for 1,000 contacts &middot; No credit card &middot; $10\/month for 5,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: October 2026 | Pricing checked on October 15, 2026 | 9 min read Omnisend and Mailchimp are two of the most popular email tools for online stores, but they come from different places. 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