Mailchimp alternatives for UK users, priced in pounds
Mailchimp's UK page charges in pounds: Essentials was £9.83 a month at 500 contacts and £83.15 at 10,000 (source, checked 22 Oct 2026). Here's how the alternatives compare at each list size, in pounds.
Is anything cheaper than Mailchimp?
- At 500 contacts, Mailchimp Essentials is £9.83 a month. 9 of the other 13 platforms we priced cost less; the cheapest is beehiiv (free plan).
- At 1,000 contacts, Mailchimp Essentials is £20.03 a month. 12 of the other 13 platforms we priced cost less; the cheapest is beehiiv (free plan).
- At 2,500 contacts, Mailchimp Essentials is £34.01 a month. 11 of the other 13 platforms we priced cost less; the cheapest is beehiiv (free plan).
- At 5,000 contacts, Mailchimp Essentials is £56.69 a month. 10 of the other 13 platforms we priced cost less; the cheapest is Kit (free plan).
- At 10,000 contacts, Mailchimp Essentials is £83.15 a month. 10 of the other 13 platforms we priced cost less; the cheapest is Kit (free plan).
Prices are monthly unless marked. Dollar prices are converted at $1 = £0.74617 (ECB reference rate, 21 Oct 2026) (ECB) and rounded, so treat “≈ £” as approximate; your card may charge a different rate or a foreign-transaction fee. VAT may be added. Prices checked 22 Oct 2026 on each vendor's pricing page.
| Platform (plan) | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sender Standard · priced in £ · source | Free | Free | Free | £29.16 | £51.59 |
| EmailOctopus Pro · priced in $ · source | Free | Free | Free | ≈ £23.50 | ≈ £33.20 |
| Kit Creator · priced in $ · source | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| beehiiv Lite · priced in $ · source | Free | Free | Free | ≈ £81.33 | ≈ £103.72 |
| Buttondown Basic / Standard / Professional · priced in $ · source | ≈ £6.72 | ≈ £6.72 | ≈ £21.64 | ≈ £21.64 | ≈ £58.95 |
| Moosend Pro · priced in $ · source | ≈ £6.72 | ≈ £11.94 | ≈ £23.88 | ≈ £35.82 | ≈ £65.66 |
| Brevo Starter, 4 sends a month · priced in $ · source | ≈ £6.72 | ≈ £12.68 | ≈ £18.65 | ≈ £23.88 | ≈ £34.32 |
| ActiveCampaign Starter · priced in £ · per month, billed yearly · source | £13.00 | £13.00 | £33.00 | £67.00 | £127.00 |
| Ghost(Pro) Starter / Publisher · priced in $ · source | ≈ £13.43 | ≈ £13.43 | ≈ £41.04 | ≈ £55.96 | ≈ £78.35 |
| MailerLite Comfort · priced in $ · source | ≈ £8.95 | ≈ £14.18 | ≈ £24.62 | ≈ £36.56 | ≈ £66.41 |
| GetResponse Starter · priced in $ · source | ≈ £14.18 | ≈ £14.18 | ≈ £21.64 | ≈ £40.29 | ≈ £58.95 |
| AWeber Lite · priced in $ · source | ≈ £11.19 | ≈ £18.65 | ≈ £26.12 | ≈ £44.77 | ≈ £74.62 |
| Mailchimp Essentials · priced in £ · source | £9.83 | £20.03 | £34.01 | £56.69 | £83.15 |
| Constant Contact Lite · priced in £ · source | £9.00 | £24.00 | £41.00 | £66.00 | £99.00 |
Which platforms bill in pounds?
Mailchimp, Sender, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign showed prices in pounds when we checked from the UK, so there's no exchange-rate risk. Constant Contact's UK prices exclude VAT; ActiveCampaign's pound prices are billed yearly. The others bill in US dollars (MailerLite also offers euros).
UK and EU options
- phpList: “an Open Source, UK registered, self-funded and owner-managed company” (phpList). Self-host free, or use phpList Hosted.
- Mailcoach: its maker says it hosts its products in the EU (Mailcoach).
- Plunk: open-source and “EU-hosted, GDPR compliant” (Plunk).
Before you switch: UK consent rules
Moving platform doesn't change the consent you need. The ICO's direct marketing guidance explains the PECR rules for marketing emails. Export your contacts with their consent records and unsubscribe status, and import them as they are.
Compare head to head
- Mailchimp vs MailerLite
- Mailchimp vs Brevo
- Mailchimp vs Kit
- Mailchimp vs Constant Contact
- All Mailchimp alternatives