Mailchimp vs MailerLite
A practical comparison of Mailchimp and MailerLite for small-business email — plus where SendFable fits if you want a simpler campaign-first tool.
Quick take
- Mailchimp: Choose SendFable when you want simple campaigns and clear pricing. Choose Mailchimp when you need a broad marketing suite, deep automations, or a large integration ecosystem.
- MailerLite: MailerLite is a strong affordable established option. SendFable may fit when you want a simpler campaign-first product with managed SES delivery and transparent US-dollar plan caps.
- SendFable: Published Free–Pro Plus plans (Free 500 contacts / 1,000 emails/mo; Starter $12/mo). Best when you want contacts → campaign → send without a CRM maze.
Who each tool is for
Mailchimp
Teams that want Mailchimp’s mature automation, CRM-adjacent features, ecommerce tools, and agency-standard workflows.
MailerLite
Marketers who want MailerLite’s builder and automations at competitive subscriber pricing.
Pricing posture
Mailchimp (2026-09-19): Essentials from ~$13/mo, Standard from ~$20/mo, Premium from ~$350/mo — scales by contact tier; promotions common. Official
MailerLite (2026-09-19): Growing Business and Advanced scale by subscribers. Official
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