Mailchimp or ConvertKit?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

ConvertKitwins 3 of 7 categories
Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Turn clickers into customers

4.3/5
|68,000 reviews
2
Wins
2001
Founded
mid
Price
WINNER
ConvertKit

ConvertKit

The creator marketing platform

4.5/5
|18,000 reviews
3
Wins
2013
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

82
Features & Functionality
82
90
Ease of Use
90
88
Integrations
Mailchimp wins
80
78
Pricing & Value
ConvertKit wins
80
72
Customer Support
ConvertKit wins
85
75
Scalability
ConvertKit wins
78
85
Security & Compliance
Mailchimp wins
82
Mailchimp

Mailchimp excels at

IntegrationsSecurity & Compliance
ConvertKit

ConvertKit excels at

Pricing & ValueCustomer SupportScalability

Pros & Cons

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Very easy to use
Great free tier
Beautiful templates
Good e-commerce integrations
Gets expensive with growth
Limited automation on lower tiers
ConvertKit

ConvertKit

Built for creators
Visual automations
Easy to use
Creator network feature
Limited e-commerce features
Basic templates

The Bottom Line

Choose Mailchimp if you want...

  • Email marketing beginners
  • Small businesses
  • E-commerce stores
  • Newsletter creators

Choose ConvertKit if you want...

  • Content creators
  • Bloggers and writers
  • Course creators
  • Newsletter writers

Our pick: ConvertKit — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Mailchimp is the better choice if you prioritize integrations or security & compliance.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Free Trial

Try Mailchimp free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

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4.291519231376372
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
ConvertKit

ConvertKit

Free Trial

Try ConvertKit free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.550400754459618
(1,033)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Capterra
4.782289249288826
(313)
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TrustpilotGood
4.498702100460788
(409)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10