Mailchimp Mailchimp cost for 5,000 subscribers
$75/mo on Essentials. Ranked #13 of 20 tools at this list size on verified public prices. Plan tracked: Essentials.
Free plan at this size
Free: 250 contacts, 500 sends/mo, 250/day. Sending paused if contact limit exceeded. Essentials from ~$13/mo (500 contacts); Standard from ~$20/mo.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-28
Full Mailchimp ladder (monthly)
| Subscribers | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | $13 | |
| 1k | $26.50 | |
| 2.5k | $45 | |
| 5k | $75 | This size |
| 10k | $110 | Cost page → |
| 25k | $270 | Cost page → |
| 50k | $385 | |
| 100k | $800 |
- https://mailchimp.com/help/about-mailchimp-pricing-plans/ — free + Essentials/Standard structure · checked 2026-10-28
- https://mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing/ — plan cards · checked 2026-10-28
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Mailchimp — 5,000 FAQ
How much does Mailchimp cost for 5,000 subscribers?
On the Essentials plan, Mailchimp is about $75/mo at 5,000 contacts (monthly billing). Confirm on the official pricing page before buying.
Does Mailchimp's free plan cover 5,000 subscribers?
No — free contacts are listed as 250. At 5,000 you are on a paid ladder (Essentials).
Where does ListCost get the Mailchimp 5,000 price?
From the public vendor pricing page (https://mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing/), with last_checked dates on the tool page sources. We never invent slider stops. See /methodology.