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Mailchimp pricing for 1,000 subscribers (2026)
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Short answer
- Basic newsletter: Essentials at $26.50/mo on monthly billing (yearly price not published for this plan).
- With automations: Essentials at $26.50/mo on monthly billing (yearly price not published for this plan) (limited automations).
- Paid newsletter (50 pay $8/mo): not available or not verified.
Every Mailchimp plan at 1,000 subscribers
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Free not verified: own domain, paid subscriptions | over free limit | — |
| Essentials automations (limited), no platform branding, not verified: own domain, paid subscriptions · 15,000 emails/mo | $26.50 | not published |
| Standard automations, no platform branding, not verified: own domain, paid subscriptions · 18,000 emails/mo | $45 | not published |
| Premium automations, no platform branding, not verified: own domain, paid subscriptions · 150,000 emails/mo | $350 | not published |
Price for the tier that covers 1,000 subscribers. "not verified" = the official pricing pages don't say. Full tier tables: Mailchimp pricing.
Worth knowing at 1,000 subscribers
- Basic newsletter: this Essentials price covers up to 1,500 subscribers (room for 500 more). At 1,501 the cheapest Mailchimp option becomes Essentials at $45/mo (+$18.50).
- Essentials: Sends = 10x contacts per month, 3 users. Automation flows limited to 4 steps. Removes Mailchimp branding. Up to 50,000 contacts.
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Cheaper than Mailchimp at 1,000 subscribers?
- Basic newsletter: beehiiv Free $0/mo · Kit Free $0/mo · Substack Free + 10% of paid revenue $0/mo (Mailchimp: $26.50/mo)
- With automations: EmailOctopus Free $0/mo (limited) · Sender Free $0/mo · Moosend Pro $16/mo (Mailchimp: $26.50/mo)
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FAQ
How much does Mailchimp cost for 1,000 subscribers?
The cheapest option is Essentials at $26.50/mo on monthly billing. Prices verified 2026-10-20 on Mailchimp's official pricing page.
Is Mailchimp free for 1,000 subscribers?
No. Mailchimp's free plan stops at 250 subscribers.
What does a paid newsletter on Mailchimp cost at 1,000 subscribers?
Paid subscriptions on Mailchimp are not available or not verified on its official pricing pages.
What is cheaper than Mailchimp at 1,000 subscribers?
Basic newsletter: beehiiv Free $0/mo, Kit Free $0/mo, Substack Free + 10% of paid revenue $0/mo. With automations: EmailOctopus Free $0/mo, Sender Free $0/mo, Moosend Pro $16/mo. Monthly billing.
Sources
- Mailchimp pricing (checked 2026-10-20)
- Stripe pricing (card-fee estimate)
- Stripe Billing pricing (0.7% on recurring payments)
Mailchimp at other sizes: 5,000 subscribers · 10,000 subscribers