EmailOctopus vs Mailchimp
Free-plan headroom and true monthly cost as the list grows. Paid columns use Pro vs Essentials. At 10k: EmailOctopus $44.50 · Mailchimp $110.
Free plans
| Feature | EmailOctopus | Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| Free available | Yes | Yes |
| Contacts | 2500 | 250 |
| Sends / mo | 10000 | 500 |
| Automations on free | false | false |
| Remove branding | No | No |
Monthly cost by list size
| Subscribers | EmailOctopus | Mailchimp | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $0 | $13 | EmailOctopus |
| 1k | $0 | $26.50 | EmailOctopus |
| 2.5k | $0 | $45 | EmailOctopus |
| 5k | $31.50 | $75 | EmailOctopus |
| 10k | $44.50 | $110 | EmailOctopus |
| 25k | $94.50 | $270 | EmailOctopus |
| 50k | $178 | $385 | EmailOctopus |
| 100k | $345 | $800 | EmailOctopus |
EmailOctopus gotchas.
- Free includes branding
- Simpler feature set than MailerLite/ActiveCampaign
Mailchimp gotchas.
- Free plan cut to 250 contacts / 500 sends — poorly suited for real newsletters
- Unsubscribed contacts still count toward paid tiers
- Often more expensive than MailerLite/Kit at same list size
EmailOctopus vs Mailchimp FAQ
Which is cheaper at 10,000 subscribers — EmailOctopus or Mailchimp?
On the plans we track (Pro vs Essentials), the cheaper verified bill at 10k is EmailOctopus ($44.50 vs $110). Unknown cells stay blank.
Which has the better free plan — EmailOctopus or Mailchimp?
EmailOctopus: free contacts 2500. Mailchimp: free contacts 250.
How much do EmailOctopus and Mailchimp cost at 1,000 and 5,000 subscribers?
Monthly billing on the plans we track: at 1,000 — EmailOctopus $0, Mailchimp $26.50; at 5,000 — EmailOctopus $31.50, Mailchimp $75. $0 means the free plan still covers that size; “—” means we have not verified a price.
Should I switch from EmailOctopus to Mailchimp?
Use free-plan headroom and the cost table on this page — not feature star ratings. Read gotchas on each tool page and confirm live vendor pricing before migrating.