Unbounce vs Mailchimp
A side-by-side comparison of features and pricing to help you choose.
Unbounce
High-converting landing pages with A/B testing
$99/mo
From ~$99/mo; conversion features on higher tiers
Mailchimp
Approachable email marketing for small businesses
Free plan
Free up to 250 contacts; Essentials from $13/mo
At a glance
| Spec | Unbounce | Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/mo | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Landing Pages & CRO | Email Marketing |
| Integrations | 120+ | 300+ |
| Founded | 2009 | 2001 |
Feature comparison
Unbounce offers 8 of 9 tracked landing pages & cro features; Mailchimp offers 7.
| Feature | Unbounce | Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop builder | ||
| A/B testing | ||
| Template library | ||
| Popups & sticky bars | ||
| Forms & lead capture | ||
| Dynamic / smart content | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Unbounce
Pros
- Purpose-built for conversion, not just pages
- Smart Traffic AI routing and A/B testing
- Popups and sticky bars included
Cons
- Higher entry price than bundled builders
- Conversion limits on lower tiers
- Editor has a learning curve
Mailchimp
Pros
- Famously easy drag-and-drop editor
- Generous-enough free plan to get started
- Solid template library and content studio
Cons
- Automation is shallow versus dedicated platforms
- Pricing counts unsubscribed/archived contacts in some tiers
- Support is thin on lower plans
The verdict
The right pick depends on your priorities. Choose Unbounce if you value performance marketers running paid campaigns to landing pages. Choose Mailchimp if you need small businesses and creators who want email that just works.
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