Klaviyo vs Mailchimp

Klaviyo costs less in 1 of the 4 store sizes we priced. Where a vendor publishes only a starting price, we do not count it as a win.

At 500 contacts, 3,000 emails

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$20/mo

Email plan, 251 to 500 contacts.

Free planYes
Rating on the listing★ 4.7 · 3,410 reviews
Visit Klaviyo
from $13/mo

Essentials: from $13 (Starts at $13; price based on number of contacts; up to 4 automations).

Free planYes
Rating on the listing★ 4.8 · 1,535 reviews
Visit Mailchimp

At every store size

✓ marks the lower monthly price.

Your storeKlaviyoMailchimp
250 contacts · 500 emails$0from $13
500 contacts · 3,000 emails$20from $13
2,000 contacts · 12,000 emailsfrom $20from $13
10,000 contacts · 60,000 emailsfrom $20from $13

Which one to pick

Choose Klaviyo if

The reference for automated flows. The listing publishes prices only up to 500 contacts.

Choose Mailchimp if

Low starting prices, but every paid plan is priced by contacts and the listing only shows where they start.

Questions merchants ask

Which is cheaper, Klaviyo or Mailchimp?

Klaviyo costs less in 1 of the 4 store sizes we priced. Where a vendor publishes only a starting price, we do not count it as a win.

Does Klaviyo have a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 250 active profiles, 500 emails per month.

Does Mailchimp have a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan costs $0: email, sign-up forms, landing pages; contact limit not stated on the listing.