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AWebervsMailchimp

Saas55
vs
Saas52
ScoresSignalsPricingFeatures

Score Comparison

55
Overall
52
40
Pricing
35
50
Usability
65
60
Performance
55
70
Support
30
55
Reliability
50
60
Onboarding
70
45
Mobile
60
55
Security
60
50
Integrations
80
AWeberMailchimp

Signals Comparison

Pricing

AWeber

  • Massive 50-150% price increases for grandfathered users(9/10)
  • Expensive compared to newer alternatives(8/10)

Mailchimp

  • Free plan gutted from 2000 to just 250 contacts(9/10)
  • Pricing explodes as subscriber list grows(9/10)
  • Billing continues after account deletion(8/10)
  • Advanced features require expensive paid plans(7/10)
  • Forced upgrades by restricting accounts before limits reached(7/10)
Usability

AWeber

  • June 2025 interface overhaul described as TERRIFYING(8/10)
  • Outdated email templates and designs(6/10)
  • Clunky navigation and confusing interface(6/10)
  • Form formatting problems and builder issues(5/10)

Mailchimp

  • Email builder has clunky formatting and weird quirks(7/10)
Customization

AWeber

  • Limited automation compared to modern platforms(7/10)
  • Limited reporting and analytics features(5/10)

Mailchimp

  • Advanced features like automation are confusing to set up(6/10)
Reliability

AWeber

  • Buggy software and account deletions without warning(8/10)
  • Slower email delivery times compared to the past(5/10)

Mailchimp

  • Emails frequently land in spam or promotions folders(9/10)
Integrations

AWeber

  • Lack of e-commerce integrations(6/10)

Mailchimp

  • E-commerce sync creates duplicate contacts(5/10)
Support

AWeber

  • Poor or delayed customer service responses(6/10)

Mailchimp

  • Customer service is nonexistent with no phone support(9/10)
Security

AWeber

No signals

Mailchimp

  • Accounts suspended without clear explanation(8/10)
Performance

AWeber

No signals

Mailchimp

  • Platform runs slow with large contact lists(6/10)

Pricing Comparison

AWeber

Free
Free

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: 500 subscribers, 3,000 emails/month, AWeber branding, limited automation

AWeber branding on emails. Limited features. 500 subscriber cap is restrictive.
Lite
$15/mo

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: 1 user, 3 automations, 3 landing pages, basic features only

Price increases significantly with subscribers. Limited automations (only 3). No advanced features.
Plus
Popular
$30/mo

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Still lacks advanced automation compared to competitors

Price scales with subscribers: ~$50/mo at 2.5K, ~$100/mo at 10K. Annual billing required for lowest price ($20/mo).
Unlimited
$899/mo

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Very high price point. May not justify cost vs enterprise alternatives.

Extremely expensive compared to alternatives. Custom reporting may still be limited.

Mailchimp

Free
Free

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Only 250 contacts, 500 emails, single audience, no automation, no phone/chat support, Mailchimp branding

Contacts halved to 250 in 2026. Daily send limit of 250 emails. Mailchimp branding on all emails. No support.
Essentials
$13/mo

Users: 3 users

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Limited automation, no advanced segmentation, basic reporting, 3 audience limit

Price increases significantly with contact count. 10× contact monthly send limit. Extra contacts charged at premium rates.
Standard
Popular
$20/mo

Users: 5 users

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Some advanced features still limited, 5 audience limit

12× contact monthly send limit. Price jumps significantly with more contacts. Annual discount available but commits you longer.
Premium
$350/mo

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Extremely expensive for what you get compared to alternatives

Jumps to ~$1,300/month at 200K contacts. 15× contact send cap. Phone support finally available at this tier only.

Feature Comparison

FeatureAWeberMailchimp
Email
Email campaigns

All plans

Modern templates

Templates look dated

Automation
Marketing automation

Basic, limited on Lite

Advanced automation

Basic compared to competitors

Lead scoring

Not available

Marketing
Automation

Limited on lower tiers

Landing pages

3 on Lite, unlimited Plus

Sign-up forms

All plans

Web push notifications

Plus plan

SMS marketing

Plus plan, extra cost

Audience
Segmentation

Advanced on Standard+

Integrations
300+ integrations

E-commerce, CRM, apps

E-commerce integration

Limited features

Support
24/7 phone support

All paid plans

Phone support

Premium only ($350+/mo)

Free migration support

DIY only

Testing
A/B testing

Plus plan

CRM
CRM features

Very basic

Pricing
Generous free plan

Only 250 contacts now

Contact-based pricing

Charges for ALL contacts