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ConvertKit vs Mailchimp

Side-by-side comparison of ConvertKit and Mailchimp for content creators.

Tool
ConvertKit

Email marketing built for online creators and writers

Mailchimp

Email marketing platform built for growing audiences

Starting price
From $33/mo
From $13/mo
Founded
2013
2001
Pricing model
freemium
subscription
Free option
Free tier
Paid only

What they are

ConvertKit

ConvertKit is an email marketing platform aimed at bloggers, podcasters, course creators, and independent writers who need to grow and monetize a subscriber list. It combines email broadcasts, automated sequences, landing pages, and a paid newsletter feature in one place. The interface is simpler than enterprise tools like Mailchimp or ActiveCampaign, which makes onboarding fast but limits advanced design flexibility.

Mailchimp

Mailchimp is an email marketing and automation platform used by independent creators, small businesses, and e-commerce brands to build subscriber lists, send campaigns, and track engagement. It offers drag-and-drop email builders, audience segmentation, and basic landing pages. The platform is mature and well-documented, though its pricing scales quickly once your list grows beyond a few hundred contacts.

Which to choose

Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for ConvertKit and Mailchimp.