Flodesk vs Mailchimp
Free-plan headroom and true monthly cost as the list grows. Paid columns use Lite vs Essentials. At 10k: Flodesk $72 · Mailchimp $110.
Free plans
| Feature | Flodesk | Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| Free available | Yes | Yes |
| Contacts | — | 250 |
| Sends / mo | 0 | 500 |
| Automations on free | false | false |
| Remove branding | No | No |
Monthly cost by list size
| Subscribers | Flodesk | Mailchimp | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $25 | $13 | Mailchimp |
| 1k | $25 | $26.50 | Flodesk |
| 2.5k | $32 | $45 | Flodesk |
| 5k | $52 | $75 | Flodesk |
| 10k | $72 | $110 | Flodesk |
| 25k | $162 | $270 | Flodesk |
| 50k | $389 | $385 | Mailchimp |
| 100k | $689 | $800 | Flodesk |
Flodesk gotchas.
- Free cannot send email
- No longer flat unlimited for new accounts
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
Flodesk vs Mailchimp FAQ
Which is cheaper at 10,000 subscribers — Flodesk or Mailchimp?
On the plans we track (Lite vs Essentials), the cheaper verified bill at 10k is Flodesk ($72 vs $110). Unknown cells stay blank.
Which has the better free plan — Flodesk or Mailchimp?
Flodesk: free contacts —. Mailchimp: free contacts 250.
How much do Flodesk and Mailchimp cost at 1,000 and 5,000 subscribers?
Monthly billing on the plans we track: at 1,000 — Flodesk $25, Mailchimp $26.50; at 5,000 — Flodesk $52, Mailchimp $75. $0 means the free plan still covers that size; “—” means we have not verified a price.
Should I switch from Flodesk 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.