Mailchimp vs Listmonk
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
Subscriber Limits Listmonk has no subscriber limits
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Drag-and-Drop Editor Mailchimp has a visual builder; Listmonk uses templates
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Marketing Automation Mailchimp has automation workflows; Listmonk does not
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Self-Hosting Listmonk is self-hosted only
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Analytics / Tracking Both track opens, clicks, and bounces
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Landing Pages Mailchimp includes a landing page builder
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Performance at Scale Listmonk handles millions of subscribers efficiently
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Pricing
$13/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save $13+/mo (100% savings; pay only for SMTP/hosting)
Verdict
Listmonk is unbeatable on cost for high-volume senders who can self-host. Mailchimp is far easier to set up and has better templates, but its pricing becomes painful as your list grows.
Best for: Technical teams sending high volumes who want zero per-subscriber costs
Last updated: 2026-03-01