Mailchimp
Cheaper for 10 people
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
Mailchimp vs Semrush: 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
Mailchimp starts at $13/mo (Essentials) and Semrush at $139/mo (SEO). For 10 people that's $13 vs $139 a month: Mailchimp is $126 a month (91%) cheaper than Semrush on list price.
Semrush
Marketing
From$139/mo
10 people: $139 a month · $1,668 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 17% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 4 plans · priced per plan
Plans
Mailchimp and Semrush plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
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.
Semrush
Free
1 project · 10 reports per day
Free
SEO
5 websites · 500 keywords tracked daily
$139/mo
Starter
5 websites, 500 keywords · 50 AI prompts tracked daily
$199/mo
Pro+
15 websites, 1,500 keywords · Historical SEO data
$299/mo
New 'SEO + AI Search' lineup replaces Pro/Guru/Business. Advanced: contact sales.
Prices from Semrush'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 | Mailchimp (Essentials) | Semrush (SEO) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $13/mo$156/yr a year | $139/mo$1,668/yr a year | Mailchimp $126 less a month |
| 10 people | $13/mo$156/yr a year | $139/mo$1,668/yr a year | Mailchimp $126 less a month |
| 25 people | $13/mo$156/yr a year | $139/mo$1,668/yr a year | Mailchimp $126 less a month |
Mailchimp is priced per plan. Semrush is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Mailchimp vs Semrush: questions
Which is cheaper, Mailchimp or Semrush?
Mailchimp starts at $13/mo (Essentials) and Semrush at $139/mo (SEO). For 10 people that's $13 vs $139 a month: Mailchimp is $126 a month (91%) cheaper than Semrush on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Mailchimp and Semrush have free plans?
Mailchimp has a free plan (Free). Semrush has a free plan (Free).
Are Mailchimp and Semrush cheaper if you pay yearly?
Semrush lists up to 17% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Mailchimp.
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