Is it free?
Is Mailchimp free?
Mailchimp is an email marketing platform for newsletters, automations and audience management.
Yes, Mailchimp has a free plan.
Short answer
Yes, but it is limited to 250 contacts, 500 emails a month (250 a day) and 1 user.
Updated
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What Mailchimp costs
Essentials, Standard and Premium are paid monthly, with the price rising with your number of contacts. Prices vary by country.
Checked on 14 October 2026 on Mailchimp's own pricing page. Prices change, so confirm there before you pay.
Free alternatives to Mailchimp
KitFreemiumFree for up to 10,000 subscribers, built for creators.
MailerLiteFreemiumAutomations, landing pages and 2,500 emails a month free.
BrevoFreemiumSend up to 300 emails a day free, plus SMS and a basic CRM.