Compare Email Marketing Costs
Calculate true annual costs across Mailchimp, Brevo, Kit, beehiiv, and MailerLite. Normalized billing engine factoring in audience tiers and monthly send ceilings.
Interactive Volume Simulator
Drag sliders to test tier jumps, send ceilings, and overage limits.
| Platform | Rate (monthly) | Annual Total | Effective $/1k Sends | Capacity Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mailchimp(Standard) | $60/mo | $720/yr | $3.00 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit Mailchimp → |
Brevo(Starter)Best Value | $25/mo | $276/yr | $1.25 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit Brevo → |
MailerLite(Comfort)Best Value | $25/mo | $228/yr | $1.25 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit MailerLite → |
beehiiv(Scale) | $69/mo | $696/yr | $3.45 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit beehiiv → |
Kit(Creator) | $59/mo | $588/yr | $2.95 | ✓ Within Limits | Visit Kit → |
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Compare Rates →Platform Pricing Guides
Standard plan tiers, 12x contact send caps, and unengaged subscriber billing nuances.
View Tier Table →Starter plan volume tiers, daily send limits, and unlimited contact capabilities.
View Tier Table →Comfort plan subscriber tiers with strict 10x monthly dispatch allowance caps.
View Tier Table →Scale plan subscriber brackets with unlimited monthly emails and built-in boosts.
View Tier Table →Creator plan subscriber tiers with unlimited broadcast dispatches and funnel tagging.
View Tier Table →Why Pricing Models Matter
Contact-Based Billing
Providers like MailerLite and Mailchimp charge primarily for the number of contacts stored in your database, regardless of how frequently you send.
Send-Volume Billing
Platforms like Brevo charge based on the total emails delivered each month, offering unlimited subscriber storage without penalties.
Hybrid & Overages
Some tiers apply strict monthly send limits (e.g. 12x subscriber cap) and charge overage rates when email volume spikes.