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Not only does Mailchimp offer marketing features at a rate you can always afford, they're powerful enough to keep up as your business grows. See how our free tools compare.

*Free as in you don’t pay. Not a free trial. Not for a limited time. Free for real.

Marketing features to grow what you do

From tools that take work off your hands to those that build your brand, Mailchimp offers what you need—for free.

Free email marketing

Create beautiful, branded emails to engage your audience (and look like a pro). Compare Mailchimp's free email marketing to MailerLite, Sendinblue, ConvertKit, and HubSpot.

Free automations

Take tasks off of your hands without sacrificing a personalized touch. Here's a look at the marketing automations offered by Mailchimp, HubSpot, Omnisend, and Sendinblue.

 
 

"I recommend mailchimp as an easy and cost effective way to start with marketing automation."

Executive Sponsor in Information Technology and Services

Free social media management

Reach your audience across channels, all from one place. Get a breakdown of free social media tools from Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Buffer, ContentCal, and Later.

 
 

Put your audience at the heart of your marketing

Find the right free tools to turn audience data into insights that guide your campaigns and drive better results.

Free CRM

Get to know your audience so that you can keep them engaged. Check out how Mailchimp's free Marketing CRM compares to HubSpot, Salesforce Essentials, and ActiveCampaign’s CRM software.

"Building and maintaining a healthy audience is easy with the help of Mailchimp. The tools are also intuitive and easy to use."

Hilde H. - Small Business Project Manager Team Lead

Free surveys

Discover what your audience is really after with surveys. Here’s a comparison between Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, Zoho, Google Forms, and Typeform to help you choose the best survey tool for your business.

Bring your brand online

Whether you’re just getting started or you’re on your way to the next big stage, Mailchimp offers free tools to get the job done.

Free websites

Build, publish, and promote your business’s online home—all for free, all in Mailchimp. Compare that to offers from Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace.

Free domains

Claim your space online with a free Mailchimp-branded domain. But first, take a look at Mailchimp domains vs. Bluehost, GoDaddy, and Squarespace.

 
 

Also included with Mailchimp's Free plan

  • Email support for 30 days

    Plus free access to our Knowledge Base and Marketing Glossary.

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  • Marketing calendar

    Stay organized and productive with one clear view into all your campaigns.

    About the marketing calendar
  • Creative Assistant

    Get beautiful, on-brand designs made for you with the power of artificial intelligence.

    About Creative Assistant
  • Mobile app

    Manage your account, add contacts, and send campaigns from anywhere.

    Download the app
  • 250+ App integrations

    Connect your favorite apps and web services to save time and do more with your marketing.

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FAQs

  • Starting a business isn’t cheap. Fortunately, there are several ways to market your small business for free when you join Mailchimp. For example, our free automation tools can be used to send welcome emails, abandoned cart notifications, order confirmations, and product follow-ups to deepen customer relationships, boost engagement, and increase sales. Or, if you want to market your business on social media platforms, we can help you schedule posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    No matter your business, we’re here to support you every step of the way with an all-in-one marketing platform that’ll grow with your brand.

  • Marketing resources are assets you can use to increase your marketing knowledge and build better, more informed marketing strategies. At Mailchimp, you can find a wide range of free marketing resources to help your business grow. Here are some of the free resources we offer marketers:

    • Guides
    • Tutorials
    • Webinars
    • Tips

    You’ll also have access to 24/7 customer-centric support to ensure you get the answers you need when you need them. You can connect with our award-winning customer support team via chat, email, or phone–whatever is most convenient for you. Our team is happy to help you troubleshoot and deliver the guidance to help you succeed.

  • Free email marketing tools are applications or software you can use to enhance your email marketing efforts at no cost. While many platforms offer free email marketing tools, Mailchimp provides you with more robust features for free–not free as in free for a limited time or free after making a purchase.

    With Mailchimp, you can send up to 10,000 emails per month and can keep a maximum of 2,000 subscribers on your mailing list. Plus, you’ll have access to beautiful email templates and reporting capabilities so that you can optimize your campaigns.

    You’ll also be able to use our other free marketing tools, including tools for social media campaigns, newsletters, and surveys.

  • At Mailchimp, we’re committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow their audiences. Here are a few of the free marketing tools we provide:

    • Email builder–Create stunning, professional, and engaging emails to capture the attention of your contacts.
    • Automation–With the power of automation, you can easily take time-consuming and tedious tasks off of your plate.
    • Social media management–Free social media management tools can help you attract new customers and reach your intended audience across several channels.
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)–Mailchimp’s free CRM software empowers you to strengthen the relationship with your customers.
    • Surveys–Request product or service feedback with free surveys and discover ways to improve your business.
    • Websites–Build and publish a home for your business.
    • Domains–Claim a one-of-a-kind domain through Mailchimp.
    • Marketing calendar–Stay on top of email and social media campaigns with our marketing calendar.
    • Creative assistant–Use artificial intelligence to your advantage and create on-brand designs.

    In addition to the free marketing tools above, we also offer access to 250+ app integrations and an easy-to-navigate mobile app for you to manage your marketing campaigns at work or on the go.

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