How To Reduce Mailchimp Pricing

27 Mar 2025

Email marketing has an average ROI of $42 for every $1 spent.

But if you’re currently pricing up Mailchimp plans, or even stuck paying for a Mailchimp plan you are struggling to afford, it can be difficult to see those gains. 

Never fear as EcoSend is here to show you a cheaper way to succeed at email, especially if you currently find Mailchimp too expensive.

Likewise, if Mailchimp has just increased the cost of your plan. 

How Much Does Mailchimp Cost? (2025 Prices)

USD ($)

500 contacts - $20 per month 

1,500 contacts - $45 per month

2,500 contacts - $60 per month

5,000 contacts - $100 per month

10,000 contacts - $114 per month (Increases to $135 per month after 12 months)

15,000 contacts - $195.50 per month (Increases to $230 per month after 12 months)

20,000 contacts - $242.25 per month (Increases to $285 per month after 12 months)

25,000 contacts - $263.50 per month (Increases to $310 per month month after 12 months)

30,000 contacts - $289 per month (Increases to $340 per month month after 12 months)

40,000 contacts - $348.50 per month (Increases to $410 per month month after 12 months)

50,000 contacts - $382.50 per month (Increases to $450 per month month after 12 months)

75,000 contacts - $535.50 per month (Increases to $630 per month month after 12 months)

100,000 contacts - $680 per month (Increases to $800 per month month after 12 months)

100,000+ contacts: Pricing available on request 

GBP (£)

500 contacts - £15.33 per month 

1,500 contacts - £34.95 per month

2,500 contacts - £46.60 per month

5,000 contacts - £77.67 per month

10,000 contacts - £89.12 per month (Increases to £104.85 per month after 12 months)

15,000 contacts - £151.84 per month (Increases to £178.64 per month after 12 months)

20,000 contacts - £188.15 per month (Increases to £221.35 per month after 12 months

25,000 contacts - £204.65 per month (Increases to £240.77 per month month after 12 months)

30,000 contacts - £224.46 per month (Increases to £264.07 per month month after 12 months)

40,000 contacts - £270.67 per month (Increases to £318.44 per month month after 12 months)

50,000 contacts - £297.08 per month (Increases to £349.51 per month month after 12 months)

75,000 contacts - £415.91 per month (Increases to £489.31 per month month after 12 months)

100,000 contacts - £528.15 per month (Increases to £621.35 per month month after 12 months)

100,000+ contacts: Pricing available on request 

Why Is Mailchimp So Expensive?

Mailchimp is one of the best-known names in the email marketing space. So similar to the most famous SEO software or even popular fashion houses—a high level of familiarity means the company can charge over the odds for whatever it provides. In other words, you’re paying for the brand name. 

Another reason why Mailchimp isn’t the cheapest email platform is because after 12 months, it increases its pricing on almost all its plans.

However, if you commit to paying for a whole year upfront, Mailchimp will give you a 15% discount.

Also, Mailchimp plans come with more than just email marketing. That might sound like a bargain, but if you literally just want a tool to send email campaigns you will be paying for features you don’t need. 

Oh, and Mailchimp also pays for TV campaigns and also holds big global events which it pays various celebrities to attend. Inevitably, your Mailchimp plan will also be funding things like this. 

Can Switching To EcoSend Reduce The Cost Of Your Mailchimp Plan? 

In short, yes: 

500 contacts - £15 per month

1,000 contacts - £29 per month

2,000 contacts - £39 per month

3,000 contacts - £49 per month

4,000 contacts - £54 per month

5,000 contacts - £59 per month

10,000 contacts - £99 per month

15,000 contacts - £149 per month

20,000 contacts - £199 per month

25,000 contacts - £229 per month

30,000 contacts - £249 per month

40,000 contacts - £299 per month

50,000 contacts -  £349 per month

50,000+ contacts - From £499 (Scale package with dedicated support)

P.S. Need our pricing in USD, EUR or another currency? Head over to our plans page to see our pricing automatically adjust for your currency. 

If you don’t see your currency listed please reach out and we’ll be right with you.

What Else Do I Need To Know About EcoSend Pricing?

Transparent pricing: Unlike Mailchimp, we don’t increase your prices after 12 months. Regardless of your plan, you’ll only pay more if you choose to upgrade your sender limits.

You’ll only pay for what you need: EcoSend gives you tools to send emails and collect subscribers. But we don’t include tools to build a website or schedule social media posts. Instead, you’ll only pay for what you’re here for! 

Free trial included: All EcoSend plans include a free 7 day trial. Try us on for size and let us know if you need any help. 

We’ll migrate you for free: Large email list? Not comfortable with tech? Whatever help you need moving across, our free Mailchimp migration service can make the whole process a breeze.

Your email marketing will fund planet-friendly things: Our servers run on renewable energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint of your emails. We’ll also plant trees on your behalf. We also regularly take part in CSR days to help our local community.

Ready To Ditch Mailchimp For A Cheaper, Eco-Friendly Email Provider? Switch Now! 

Fed up of paying too much for your email platform? EcoSend is the Mailchimp alternative you are searching for. 

Alongside our fair and transparent pricing, we’re also better for the planet. As the only email provider who prioritises digital sustainability, we think you’ll like all of the ways we’re different from Mailchimp! 

Join us today by starting your free 7 day trial.

Or, if you have 50,000+ contacts please book a demo. Our Founder James will personally run you through EcoSend and all our features to ensure we’re a great fit for your needs. 

About the author

Rachael O'Flaherty

Content Writer

About the author

Rachael O'Flaherty

Content Writer

About the author

Rachael O'Flaherty

Content Writer

The email marketing platform for better business

Win new customers, send better email, and make the planet better with every campaign.

  • Free Email Templates

  • Smart Segmentation

  • Lead Forms

  • Automated Campaigns

  • Automatic Offsetting

  • Team Sharing

  • HTML Email Editor

  • Multi-channel Campaigns

  • Drip Campaigns

  • MailChimp Import

  • Zapier Integration

  • Powerful API

The email marketing platform for better business

Win new customers, send better email, and make the planet better with every campaign.

  • Free Email Templates

  • Smart Segmentation

  • Lead Forms

  • Automated Campaigns

  • Automatic Offsetting

  • Team Sharing

  • HTML Email Editor

  • Multi-channel Campaigns

  • Drip Campaigns

  • MailChimp Import

  • Zapier Integration

  • Powerful API

The email marketing platform for better business

Win new customers, send better email, and make the planet better with every campaign.

  • Free Email Templates

  • Smart Segmentation

  • Lead Forms

  • Automated Campaigns

  • Automatic Offsetting

  • Team Sharing

  • HTML Email Editor

  • Multi-channel Campaigns

  • Drip Campaigns

  • MailChimp Import

  • Zapier Integration

  • Powerful API