AWebervsMailchimp
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
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)
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- Outdated email templates and designs(6/10)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)
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)
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)
AWeber
- Lack of e-commerce integrations(6/10)
Mailchimp
- E-commerce sync creates duplicate contacts(5/10)
AWeber
- Poor or delayed customer service responses(6/10)
Mailchimp
- Customer service is nonexistent with no phone support(9/10)
AWeber
No signals
Mailchimp
- Accounts suspended without clear explanation(8/10)
AWeber
No signals
Mailchimp
- Platform runs slow with large contact lists(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
AWeber
Users: 1 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: 500 subscribers, 3,000 emails/month, AWeber branding, limited automation
Users: 1 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: 1 user, 3 automations, 3 landing pages, basic features only
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Still lacks advanced automation compared to competitors
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Very high price point. May not justify cost vs enterprise alternatives.
Mailchimp
Users: 1 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Only 250 contacts, 500 emails, single audience, no automation, no phone/chat support, Mailchimp branding
Users: 3 users
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Limited automation, no advanced segmentation, basic reporting, 3 audience limit
Users: 5 users
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Some advanced features still limited, 5 audience limit
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Extremely expensive for what you get compared to alternatives
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AWeber | Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||