Mailchimp or Freshdesk?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

Freshdeskwins 4 of 7 categories
Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Turn clickers into customers

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

Freshdesk

Delight your customers with effortless service

4.4/5
|42,000 reviews
4
Wins
2010
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

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

Mailchimp excels at

Ease of UseIntegrations
Freshdesk

Freshdesk excels at

Features & FunctionalityPricing & 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
Freshdesk

Freshdesk

Great value for money
Easy to use
Good free tier
Solid automation
Less powerful than Zendesk
Reporting limitations

The Bottom Line

Choose Mailchimp if you want...

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

Choose Freshdesk if you want...

  • SMB support teams
  • Budget-conscious companies
  • Multi-channel support
  • Growing teams

Our pick: Freshdesk — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Mailchimp is the better choice if you prioritize ease of use or integrations.

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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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Freshdesk

Freshdesk

Free Trial

Try Freshdesk free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
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4.756897445111857
(2,331)
LeaderHigh Performer
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(429)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10