Texting & Communication
Mailchimp pricing
Free (250 contacts)★★★ 3.1/5 how we rate
Capterra: 4.5/5 (see page reviews) · source · checked 2026-10-22
Pricing details
| Starting price | Free (250 contacts) |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | by contacts |
| Notes | Paid from $13–20/mo for 12 months intro; 15% nonprofit discount. |
| Source | https://mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing/ |
| Last checked | 2026-10-22 |
⚠️ Known issues / watch out for
- Price increases twice in early 2026 (avg 11–13% legacy, Apr 13) per competitor blog source · checked 2026-10-22
- Unsubscribed contacts count toward billing unless archived source · checked 2026-10-22
- Free plan cut to 250 contacts / 500 sends (Jan 2026, per competitor blog) source · checked 2026-10-22
Always check: contract length & auto-renewal, fees, data export on cancel, support hours. We never soften cons for vendors, affiliates or sponsors.
Score breakdown (3.1/5)
Our take
The familiar email tool; intro prices rise after 12 months.
Best for: Church newsletters
Pros: Free tier; Nonprofit 15%
Cons: Price climbs with contacts
What users say
Pros
- Capterra 4.5, 92% positive source
- 15% verified-nonprofit discount (must request before buying) source
Cons
- Price increases twice in early 2026 (avg 11–13% legacy, Apr 13) per competitor blog source
- Unsubscribed contacts count toward billing unless archived source
- Free plan cut to 250 contacts / 500 sends (Jan 2026, per competitor blog) source
Paraphrased from public user reviews and forum threads, checked Oct 2026.
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