Which is cheaper, Mailchimp or Resend?

Mailchimp is 1.5x cheaper than Resend. Mailchimp starts at $0/mo, Resend starts at $0/mo.

Does Mailchimp have a free tier?

Yes, Mailchimp offers a free tier with contacts: 250, emailSendsPerMonth: 500, dailySendLimit: 250, seats: 1, audiences: 1.

Mailchimp has moderate switching cost. Resend has drop-in switching cost. Resend is easier to switch away from.

Mailchimp

← More affordable

All-in-one email marketing and automation platform with audience management, landing pages, and analytics

Switching Cost: moderate

Resend

Developer-first email API for transactional and marketing emails

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Resend — expect around a 1.5x higher bill compared to Mailchimp.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Price Difference

1.5x

Mailchimp is cheaper by $7/mo

Switching Costs

Resend

Lower switching costs for easier migration