Mailchimp vs Brevo
Written by Marcus Taylor - CEO
Updated 15/02/2026
5 minute read
Who is this software for?
Mailchimp is ideal for creators & small businesses with basic email marketing needs and on a tight budget.
Pros
- Wide variety of templates
- Ease of use
- Affordable pricing
Cons
- Limited customization and flexibility for advanced users
- Limited email segmentation features
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Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices 
Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About Mailchimp
MailChimp is a complete email marketing solution that allows users complete transparency of campaigns, email tracking, view success and click-through rates, generate custom reports, manage subscribers and un-subscribers. The MailChimp lets you create custom templates and at the same time choose from an array of premade designs and campaigns.
Who is this software for?
Brevo is ideal for businesses looking for an all-in-one platform combining email marketing, SMS, CRM, and transactional messaging with competitive pricing based on email volume rather than contacts.
Pros
- Pricing based on emails sent, not contacts stored
- Built-in CRM and sales pipeline
- Multichannel marketing (email, SMS, WhatsApp, chat)
Cons
- Free plan limited to 300 emails/day
- Advanced analytics only on Professional plan
- Phone support requires Professional plan or higher
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About Brevo
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) is an all-in-one marketing platform offering email marketing, SMS campaigns, marketing automation, CRM, and transactional messaging. With multichannel marketing automation, Aura AI assistant, and a built-in sales CRM, Brevo helps businesses of all sizes manage their customer relationships and marketing campaigns from a single platform.
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