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Mailchimp

Email marketing platform with AI tools that help write campaigns, pick send times and segment lists.

Free + PaidAI Email & InboxEditor's pick#1 in Email & Inboxby Intuit

What is Mailchimp?

Mailchimp is one of the best-known email marketing tools. You can build newsletters with templates, set up automated journeys and see what readers click. Its AI features help write subject lines and content and suggest audiences. It runs on the web and mobile.

Best for: Small businesses that want a familiar, all-round email marketing tool.

What you can do with Mailchimp

  1. Send a monthly newsletter to customers

  2. Set up a welcome email series

  3. Write a subject line that gets opened

Key features

  • Drag-and-drop email builder
  • Automated customer journeys
  • AI help with copy and send times
  • Audience segments and reports

Mailchimp pros and cons

Pros

  • Easy to start
  • Lots of templates and integrations

Cons

  • Free plan is limited and costs rise as your list grows

Mailchimp pricing

Free + PaidFree plan; paid plans add more contacts and features

Mailchimp has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.

How to get started

  1. Open mailchimp.com and create a free account.
  2. Try one real task first: send a monthly newsletter to customers.
  3. Compare the result with Klaviyo or Brevo, then keep the one that fits how you work.

Compare Mailchimp

Side-by-side comparisons of features, pricing, pros and cons.

Mailchimp alternatives

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  • Klaviyo

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  • Brevo

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  • ActiveCampaign

    Free trial

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  • Instantly

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    Cold email outreach platform with inbox warm-up, a lead database and AI-written sequences.

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  • Shortwave

    Free + Paid

    AI-first Gmail client that summarises threads, drafts replies and finds anything in your inbox.

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  • Spark Mail

    Free + Paid

    Smart email app from Readdle with an AI writer, priority inbox and team features.

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Top AI email assistants

How Mailchimp compares with the best in AI Email & Inbox.

  1. 1. Mailchimp

    Free + Paid

    Email marketing platform with AI tools that help write campaigns, pick send times and segment lists.

  2. 2. Klaviyo

    Free + Paid

    Email and SMS marketing for online stores, with AI that builds segments, flows and campaign copy.

  3. 3. Shortwave

    Free + Paid

    AI-first Gmail client that summarises threads, drafts replies and finds anything in your inbox.

  4. 4. Spark Mail

    Free + Paid

    Smart email app from Readdle with an AI writer, priority inbox and team features.

  5. 5. Brevo

    Free + Paid

    Email, SMS and WhatsApp marketing platform with an AI assistant for writing campaigns.

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Mailchimp FAQ

What is Mailchimp?

Mailchimp is one of the best-known email marketing tools. You can build newsletters with templates, set up automated journeys and see what readers click. Its AI features help write subject lines and content and suggest audiences. It runs on the web and mobile.

Is Mailchimp free?

Mailchimp has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Free plan; paid plans add more contacts and features. Check the official site for current limits and prices.

What can you do with Mailchimp?

With Mailchimp you can send a monthly newsletter to customers; set up a welcome email series; write a subject line that gets opened.

Who is Mailchimp best for?

Small businesses that want a familiar, all-round email marketing tool.

Does Mailchimp have an app?

Yes. Besides the web version, Mailchimp has apps for iPhone & iPad and Android.

Who makes Mailchimp?

Mailchimp is made by Intuit.

What are the best alternatives to Mailchimp?

Popular alternatives include Klaviyo, Brevo, ActiveCampaign and Instantly. See the full ranking on our AI Email & Inbox page.

AltFTool is not affiliated with Mailchimp. This summary was written by our editors from the tool's public information. Browse all 451 AI tools