Mailchimp is a well-known email platform with a drag-and-drop builder and a free plan to start. It suits a woman founder launching a newsletter for her customers without design skills, keeping in mind costs rise quickly as the list grows.
Key features
- Free plan: up to 250 contacts and 500 sends a month.
- Drag-and-drop builder: templates, no design skills needed.
- Automation and A/B testing: on Essentials.
- Advanced segmentation and priority support: on Standard and Premium.
Pricing
The free plan covers up to 250 contacts and 500 sends a month. Essentials starts once you pass 500 contacts and adds automation, and Standard and Premium scale to 100,000 and 200,000 contacts. Pricing depends on contacts and changes often, so check the site.
Prices change over time. Details above are based on Mailchimp’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Free tier to start | Costs rise quickly with list size |
| Easy for non-designers | Automation on paid tiers only |
| Scales with your list | Pricing changes often |
Mailchimp vs Moosend
Moosend, also covered on bahiyat, is usually cheaper with automation and landing pages. Mailchimp is better known and easier to start with a free plan and wide integrations.
Who it’s best for
Women founders starting a newsletter who want an easy, free tool at first.
Skip it if your list is already large. Cheaper alternatives offer similar features.
How to get started
Start on the free plan, send your first newsletter from a template, and watch costs as you near the plan limits.
FAQ
Is automation free? Full automation is on paid plans.
Does it handle Arabic emails? Test an Arabic template by sending it to yourself to check direction and fonts.
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