Campaign Monitor
Marketing
From$13/mo
10 people: $13 a month · $156 a year
- No free plan
- Up to 10% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per plan
Campaign Monitor vs Mailchimp: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Marketing tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Campaign Monitor starts at $13/mo (Lite) and Mailchimp at $13/mo (Essentials). For 10 people both cost $13 a month on their entry plans.
Mailchimp
Marketing
From$13/mo
10 people: $13 a month · $156 a year
- Free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- $500 startup credits
- 4 plans · priced per plan
Plans
Campaign Monitor and Mailchimp plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Campaign Monitor
Lite
Price for up to 500 contacts · 2,500 monthly sends · Drip campaigns and signup forms
$13/mo
Essentials
Price for up to 500 contacts · Unlimited sends · Inbox preview
$31/mo
Premier
Price for up to 500 contacts · Send time optimization · Advanced engagement segments
$171/mo
Prices for 0-500 contacts billed monthly; annual billing saves 10%. 30-day free trial. Enterprise: custom annual contract via sales. Website Builder add-on $10/month on Lite/Essentials. Prices read from the official page's HTML price data.
Prices from Campaign Monitor's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Mailchimp
Free
Up to 250 contacts · 500 sends/month · 1 seat, 1 audience
Free
Essentials
500 contacts · 3 seats & 3 audiences · 24/7 email & chat support
$13/mo
Standard
500 contacts · 5 seats & 5 audiences · Dedicated onboarding
$20/mo
Premium
Unlimited seats & audiences · Phone & priority support · Predictive segmentation
$350/mo
Prices scale with contacts (entry tier shown). Page shows a 'Save 50% for 12 months' offer; post-promo price not displayed. Annual plans via sales only.
Prices from Mailchimp's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Campaign Monitor (Lite) | Mailchimp (Essentials) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $13/mo$156/yr a year | $13/mo$156/yr a year | Same |
| 10 people | $13/mo$156/yr a year | $13/mo$156/yr a year | Same |
| 25 people | $13/mo$156/yr a year | $13/mo$156/yr a year | Same |
Campaign Monitor is priced per plan. Mailchimp is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Campaign Monitor vs Mailchimp: questions
Which is cheaper, Campaign Monitor or Mailchimp?
Campaign Monitor starts at $13/mo (Lite) and Mailchimp at $13/mo (Essentials). For 10 people both cost $13 a month on their entry plans. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Campaign Monitor and Mailchimp have free plans?
Campaign Monitor has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Mailchimp has a free plan (Free).
Are Campaign Monitor and Mailchimp cheaper if you pay yearly?
Campaign Monitor lists up to 10% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Mailchimp.
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