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Mailchimp vs NeonCRM

Mailchimp logo

Mailchimp

Software

Turn emails into revenue

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NeonCRM logo

NeonCRM

Software

Cloud-based CRM for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mailchimp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mailchimp the free plan allows 250 contacts and 500 sends a month, with a 250 daily cap; NeonCRM neonCRM operates as Neon CRM under Neon One, whose own pricing page gates every figure rather than listing one
  • They diverge on capability: Mailchimp covers Marketing automation, NeonCRM covers Donor management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mailchimp and NeonCRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Mailchimp and NeonCRM differ
AttributeMailchimpNeonCRM
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20012008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mailchimp

  • Marketing automation
  • Landing pages
  • Forms & popups
  • Audience management
  • Content studio
  • Analytics
  • Social media
  • Shopify

Only in NeonCRM

  • Donor management
  • Event management
  • Volunteer tracking
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Zapier
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Email campaigns
  • Google Analytics

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mailchimp

  • Email newslettersnot NeonCRM
  • E-commerce marketingnot NeonCRM
  • Lead generationnot NeonCRM
  • Customer engagementnot NeonCRM
  • Marketing automationnot NeonCRM

NeonCRM

  • Business operationsnot Mailchimp
  • Productivitynot Mailchimp
  • Automationnot Mailchimp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mailchimp

  • The free plan allows 250 contacts and 500 sends a month, with a 250 daily cap
  • Price is driven by contact count, so the list growing raises the bill regardless of how much you send
  • Send allowances are a multiple of contacts, 10x on Essentials and 12x on Standard, so a large list with heavy sending forces a tier change
  • Essentials allows 3 seats and Standard 5; unlimited seats need Premium at $350 a month
  • The headline $13 and $20 prices are for 500 contacts, not a flat rate

NeonCRM

  • NeonCRM operates as Neon CRM under Neon One, whose own pricing page gates every figure rather than listing one

Pricing, plan by plan

Mailchimp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 250 contacts
    • 500 sends per month
    • Basic email campaigns
  • Essentials$13/month
    • 500+ contacts
    • Email campaigns
    • Basic automation
  • Standard$20/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Segmentation
    • Landing pages

NeonCRM

On request
  • Starter$50/month
    • Donor management
    • Event management
  • Professional$150/month
    • Volunteer tracking
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Mailchimp if

  • You need marketing automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want landing pages.
Mailchimp review

Choose NeonCRM if

  • You need donor management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want event management.
NeonCRM review

Questions people ask

Is Mailchimp or NeonCRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Mailchimp starts at Free and NeonCRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mailchimp or NeonCRM?
Mailchimp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mailchimp and On request for NeonCRM.
Does Mailchimp or NeonCRM run on more platforms?
Mailchimp runs on Web, iOS, Android. NeonCRM runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use Mailchimp for free?
Yes. Mailchimp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NeonCRM starts at On request.
What is Mailchimp best used for?
Mailchimp is most often used for email newsletters, e-commerce marketing, lead generation, customer engagement. Of those, email newsletters and e-commerce marketing are not what NeonCRM is typically brought in for.
What can Mailchimp do that NeonCRM cannot?
Mailchimp covers Marketing automation, Landing pages, Forms & popups, Audience management. NeonCRM covers Donor management, Event management, Volunteer tracking, Reporting. Both handle Email campaigns, Google Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mailchimp: Does Mailchimp offer a free plan?

Yes, Mailchimp's free plan supports up to 250 contacts and 500 sends per month with a 250-per-day cap.

Source
Mailchimp: What email features does Mailchimp include?

Mailchimp provides email campaign builder, automation sequences, segmentation, contact management, and A/B testing for email marketing.

Source
Mailchimp: Can Mailchimp integrate with e-commerce platforms?

Yes, Mailchimp integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, Squarespace, and other e-commerce platforms for customer sync and abandoned cart automation.

Source
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