Mailchimp pricing: advertised price and renewal price
Mailchimp pricing starts at $0/mo for Free (250 contacts). As of 2026-11-02, Mailchimp's Standard (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months) plan advertises $10/mo but renews at $20/mo, a +100% increase after the first term. After 2 years you are paying $240 a year, not the $120 the advertised price suggests. We verify these prices daily against Mailchimp's own pricing page.
$10.00 for the 1-month term.
Monthly equivalent; confirm the renewal term with the provider.
Assumes the recorded renewal rate applies after the initial term, with no future price changes.
Monthly figures may be equivalents of longer billing terms. Estimates exclude taxes and optional extras. Check the provider’s final offer ↗
Pricing-behavior score: B. This describes recorded renewal pricing, not overall product quality. How the score works.
Renewal price history, Standard (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months)
Unchanged. We have recorded $20/mo on every one of our 12 checks since 2026-10-22. No increase, no decrease, no promotional fluctuation, the figure has held for the entire period we have been watching it.
All plans, intro vs renewal (verified 2026-11-02)
| plan | intro | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free (250 contacts) Billing commitment: 1 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Essentials (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months) Billing commitment: 1 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $6.50 | $13 | +100% |
| Standard (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months) Billing commitment: 1 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $10 | $20 | +100% |
| Premium (10,000 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months) Billing commitment: 1 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $175 | $350 | +100% |
Prices as shown to a visitor in Pakistan, in the currency Mailchimp displayed. Some companies vary price by country, both the absolute price and the increase can differ. How we check
True 3-year cost, Standard (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months)
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Common questions about Mailchimp pricing
How much does Mailchimp cost?
Mailchimp's tracked plans run from $0/mo (Free (250 contacts)) to $175/mo (Premium (10,000 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months)) at the advertised rate, as recorded on 2026-11-02. Renewal prices are in the table above.
Does Mailchimp have a free plan?
Yes. Free (250 contacts) is recorded at $0 on 2026-11-02. Limits apply; the provider's page lists what the free tier includes.
How much does Mailchimp cost after 2 years?
$240 for the second year, $120 in year one at the introductory rate, then $240 a year once it renews. Over three years the Standard (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months) plan costs $600 in total, 1.7× the $360 the advertised price implies.
What is Mailchimp's renewal price?
Essentials (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months): $13/mo; Standard (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months): $20/mo; Premium (10,000 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months): $350/mo. These are the rates Mailchimp charges once the introductory term ends, observed on 2026-11-02; future prices may change.
How much is Mailchimp per year?
$240 a year at the renewal rate for Standard (500 contacts; monthly; discount for first 12 months), or $120 for the first year if you are buying at the advertised introductory price.
Why did Mailchimp charge me more at renewal?
Some tracked plans have an introductory discount and a higher renewal price. That may explain an increase, but check your invoice, billing term, taxes and add-ons.
Has Mailchimp changed its price recently?
Not since we began tracking on 2026-10-22. We check Mailchimp's public pricing page once every day and would record any change here.