Email marketing · by Intuit Mailchimp

Mailchimp: what it does, who it suits and what it costs

An email marketing tool for newsletters, promotions and simple automations, with a free plan for small lists.

Who it is for

Businesses starting a customer email list for offers, news and win back messages.

What small businesses use it for

  • Monthly newsletter to regulars
  • Promotion or new menu announcements
  • A welcome email for new subscribers

Plans and prices

Mailchimp plans
FreeUS$0Up to 250 contacts and 500 sends per month, maximum 250 per day.
EssentialsFrom US$13 per month for 12 monthsIntroductory price; the page did not show the price after 12 months.
StandardFrom US$20 per month for 12 months14 day free trial offered for a limited time.
PremiumFrom US$350 per month for 12 months

Paid prices rise with the size of your contact list. Prices shown are introductory 12 month prices; ask what you will pay from month 13 before you commit.

Checked on the official pricing page on October 18, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.

Worth knowing

  • Free plan works for a first list of up to 250 people
  • Well known, many integrations

Watch out for

  • Introductory prices: the regular price was not shown
  • Costs grow with your contact count, not your sends

These notes come from the maker's published plans and our reading of them. We have not run a formal hands on test of Mailchimp for this page. How we review tools.

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