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Mailchimp alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mailchimp: gets expensive as your contact count grows, and free plan is very limited. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mailchimp, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MailerLite currently ranks first.

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The best Mailchimp alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

MailerLite logo

Best Mailchimp alternative for most people

MailerLite

Similar features with a cleaner editor and noticeably lower prices as your list grows.

Brevo logo

Best Mailchimp alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Brevo

Prices by emails sent rather than contacts, so large lists cost far less.

Kit logo

Best Mailchimp alternative for iPhone and Android

Kit

Built for creators, with a free plan covering a much larger list.

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Best Mailchimp alternative for working in the browser

Klaviyo

Deeper ecommerce data and segmentation for online stores.

Mailchimp alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mailchimp?

MailerLite ranks first right now. Similar features with a cleaner editor and noticeably lower prices as your list grows. Brevo and Kit follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mailchimp?

Yes. MailerLite (free plan + paid), Brevo (free plan + paid), Kit (free plan + paid) and Klaviyo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mailchimp?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Mailchimp?

The complaints we hear most: gets expensive as your contact count grows; free plan is very limited; automation is less flexible than specialist tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mailchimp, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.