Mailchimp vs Listmonk
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Listmonk
Self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager — open-source Mailchimp alternative
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfree
Feature
Mailchimp
Listmonk
Email campaigns
Landing pages
Automation
A/B testing
Analytics
AI content
Campaign management
Template editor
Subscriber management
API access
Bounce handling
Mailchimp Pros
- Well-known and trusted
- Good free tier for starting out
- Easy to use
- Lots of integrations
Mailchimp Cons
- Gets expensive quickly
- Limited automation on lower tiers
- Pricing based on contacts, not sends
Listmonk Pros
- Handles millions of subscribers
- High performance (written in Go)
- Beautiful, modern interface
- Completely free
Listmonk Cons
- Self-hosted only — need your own SMTP
- No drag-and-drop email builder
- Fewer templates than Mailchimp