Head-to-head
AWeber vs Mailchimp
AWeber is cheaper at every list size we checked. Prices are billed annually; verified July 2026.
AWeberA long-established, straightforward option with predictable tiered pricing.
MailchimpThe best-known name — feature-rich, but the priciest as you scale.
| Subscribers | AWeber | Mailchimp | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Free | $13/mo | AWeber |
| 1,000 | $21/mo | $27/mo | AWeber |
| 2,500 | $29/mo | $42/mo | AWeber |
| 5,000 | $50/mo | $75/mo | AWeber |
| 10,000 | $83/mo | $110/mo | AWeber |
| 25,000 | $175/mo | $230/mo | AWeber |
| 50,000 | $313/mo | $385/mo | AWeber |
| 100,000 | $500/mo | Contact sales | AWeber |
Exact switch points (subscribers)
- 1–250 → Tie
- 251–1,000 → AWeber
- 1,001–1,500 → Mailchimp
- 1,501+ → AWeber
Computed from tier boundaries, not sampled — see all cost cliffs.
Free tiers: AWeber — free to 500 subscribers; Mailchimp — free to 250 subscribers.