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Benchmark Email vs Mailchimp

Both stand on email marketing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Choose Mailchimp if you want email marketing with automation, segmentation and campaign testing in one service. The Free plan has tight contact, sending, audience and seat limits, so review the paid plan allowances if you need more room.

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The facts

	Benchmark Email	Mailchimp
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Essentials: $13 a month
Plans published	5	4
Maker	Benchmark Email	Mailchimp
Website	benchmarkemail.com	mailchimp.com
On email marketing software	#26 of 187	#22 of 187

Benchmark Email: what it does well

Mailchimp: what it does well

Includes email automation and audience segmentation.
Supports landing pages and A/B testing.
Offers custom domains, popups and sticky bars.
Lists 300 native integrations.
Available on web, iOS and Android.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to 250 contacts.
Free plan allows 500 emails per month and 250 per day.
Free plan includes one audience and one seat.

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