Who Should — and Shouldn’t — Use Mailchimp
Mailchimp's pricing scales with list size whether those contacts open your emails or not, making it ideal for active e-commerce sellers but expensive for businesses with large, infrequent-send lists.
Small business software, honestly reviewed
Mailchimp's pricing scales with list size whether those contacts open your emails or not, making it ideal for active e-commerce sellers but expensive for businesses with large, infrequent-send lists.
Klaviyo costs two to three times more than basic email tools because it's built for stores that need automation based on purchase behavior, not just broadcast emails.
ActiveCampaign wins for growing businesses that need real automation; Mailchimp is better if you're just starting out or sending simple newsletters.
MailerLite delivers reliable email marketing at a fraction of competitor pricing, but only if you don't need CRM features or advanced behavioral automation.
Klaviyo makes sense once your store hits five figures monthly and email drives real revenue—before that, you're paying for power you're not using yet.
An honest look at Constant Contact for small business owners.
An honest look at MailerLite for small business owners.
One's a household name with a free tier, the other charges from day one — but the right choice depends entirely on what you're selling.