Mailchimp vs Constant Contact
Free-plan headroom and true monthly cost as the list grows. Paid columns use Essentials vs Lite. At 10k: Mailchimp $110 · Constant Contact $120.
Free plans
| Feature | Mailchimp | Constant Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Free available | Yes | No |
| Contacts | 250 | — |
| Sends / mo | 500 | — |
| Automations on free | false | — |
| Remove branding | No | No |
Monthly cost by list size
| Subscribers | Mailchimp | Constant Contact | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $13 | $12 | Constant Contact |
| 1k | $26.50 | $30 | Mailchimp |
| 2.5k | $45 | $50 | Mailchimp |
| 5k | $75 | $80 | Mailchimp |
| 10k | $110 | $120 | Mailchimp |
| 25k | $270 | $280 | Mailchimp |
| 50k | $385 | $430 | Mailchimp |
| 100k | $800 | Custom | — |
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
Constant Contact gotchas.
- No free forever
- Often pricier than MailerLite at mid list sizes
Mailchimp vs Constant Contact FAQ
Which is cheaper at 10,000 subscribers — Mailchimp or Constant Contact?
On the plans we track (Essentials vs Lite), the cheaper verified bill at 10k is Mailchimp ($110 vs $120). Unknown cells stay blank.
Which has the better free plan — Mailchimp or Constant Contact?
Mailchimp: free contacts 250. Constant Contact: no free forever plan.
How much do Mailchimp and Constant Contact cost at 1,000 and 5,000 subscribers?
Monthly billing on the plans we track: at 1,000 — Mailchimp $26.50, Constant Contact $30; at 5,000 — Mailchimp $75, Constant Contact $80. $0 means the free plan still covers that size; “—” means we have not verified a price.
Should I switch from Mailchimp to Constant Contact?
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.