EmailOctopus
Cheaper for 10 people
From$10/mo
10 people: $10 a month · $120 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 10% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 2 plans · priced per plan
EmailOctopus 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
EmailOctopus starts at $10/mo (Pro) and Mailchimp at $13/mo (Essentials). For 10 people that's $10 vs $13 a month: EmailOctopus is $3 a month (23%) cheaper than Mailchimp on list price.
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
EmailOctopus and Mailchimp plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
EmailOctopus
Free
Up to 2,500 subscribers · 10,000 emails per month · 1 landing page and 1 form
Free
Pro
Price for up to 500 subscribers · 10,000 emails per month · Unlimited landing pages, forms and users
$10/mo
Pro is $10/mo for up to 500 subscribers billed monthly; yearly billing saves 10% ($9/mo). Over 500,000 subscribers: custom quote. Nonprofits get 20% off. Prices read from the official page's price data (USD; GBP also offered).
Prices from EmailOctopus'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 | EmailOctopus (Pro) | Mailchimp (Essentials) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $10/mo$120/yr a year | $13/mo$156/yr a year | EmailOctopus $3 less a month |
| 10 people | $10/mo$120/yr a year | $13/mo$156/yr a year | EmailOctopus $3 less a month |
| 25 people | $10/mo$120/yr a year | $13/mo$156/yr a year | EmailOctopus $3 less a month |
EmailOctopus 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
EmailOctopus vs Mailchimp: questions
Which is cheaper, EmailOctopus or Mailchimp?
EmailOctopus starts at $10/mo (Pro) and Mailchimp at $13/mo (Essentials). For 10 people that's $10 vs $13 a month: EmailOctopus is $3 a month (23%) cheaper than Mailchimp on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do EmailOctopus and Mailchimp have free plans?
EmailOctopus has a free plan (Free). Mailchimp has a free plan (Free).
Are EmailOctopus and Mailchimp cheaper if you pay yearly?
EmailOctopus lists up to 10% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Mailchimp.
More comparisons
Other Marketing comparisons
Paying for EmailOctopus or Mailchimp? Track it in Surba.
Surba reminds you before every renewal, shows your whole software spend in your currency, and flags tools that overlap — like these two.