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Brevo vs Mailchimp
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Brevo
AI-powered customer platform for email, SMS, CRM, and marketing automation
Free / $4/mo
Mailchimp
Data-driven email & SMS marketing platform with AI-powered automations
Freemium
Feature Comparison
Pros & Cons
Brevo
Pros
- Generous free tier with no credit card required and unlimited contacts
- Usage-based pricing (by emails sent, not contacts) keeps costs low for large lists
- Broad multichannel support: email, SMS, WhatsApp, push, live chat, and phone in one platform
- 99% stated email delivery rate with dedicated deliverability infrastructure
- Built-in CRM and sales tools eliminate the need for a separate CRM purchase
Cons
- Pricing page shows many volume tiers making it hard to quickly understand exact costs
- Advanced features like multi-user access and AI segmentation require Professional tier or above
- Standard and Professional tier pricing is not clearly listed, requiring signup to see exact costs
- Enterprise features like SSO, dedicated IP, and custom loyalty require the most expensive plan
Mailchimp
Pros
- Free plan available for businesses just starting out with under 250 contacts
- 300+ integrations with popular platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, Canva, and QuickBooks
- Built-in generative AI for email content creation with over 9.8 billion AI-generated emails sent
- 99.99% transactional email delivery rate with established infrastructure
- Comprehensive feature set including CRM, landing pages, surveys, and audience segmentation in one platform
Cons
- Overage charges apply when contact or email send limits are exceeded, which can lead to unexpected bills
- Pricing is contact-based and scales up quickly as your audience grows, making it expensive at higher tiers
- SMS marketing is limited to select countries and requires additional credit purchases as an add-on
- AI features (Intuit Assist) are in beta and only available in English on certain plan levels
Our Verdict
Both Brevo and Mailchimp are excellent choices with similar feature sets. Your decision should depend on your specific needs, pricing, and whether you need self-hosting capabilities.