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Mailchimp vs MailerLite

Mailchimp and MailerLite both help you email customers. Mailchimp is best for businesses new to email marketing; MailerLite is best for small lists that want automations.

Feature Mailchimp MailerLite
What it isEmail marketing and automationsSimple email marketing
PricingFree planFree plan
Free to startYesYes
Best forBusinesses new to email marketingSmall lists that want automations
Jobs it doesEmail customersEmail customers
Often used byAnyAny

Why pick Mailchimp

  • Best for businesses new to email marketing

Mailchimp sends email campaigns and automations, with sign-up forms and templates.

Mailchimp on Cratepick

Why pick MailerLite

  • Best for small lists that want automations

MailerLite handles newsletters, automations, sign-up forms and landing pages with a simple editor.

MailerLite on Cratepick

Questions people ask

Is Mailchimp or MailerLite better for a small business?
It depends on the job. Mailchimp and MailerLite both help you email customers. Mailchimp is best for businesses new to email marketing; MailerLite is best for small lists that want automations.
Is Mailchimp or MailerLite free?
Mailchimp: Free plan. MailerLite: Free plan. Prices change, so check both sites before you sign up.

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    Best for: WordPress site owners getting ready to launch or redesign

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    Best for: Solo founders doing their own marketing without an agency

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