Mailchimp vs MailerLite free plan 2026: we hold real accounts on both. MailerLite wins on sends (2,500 vs 500/month), automations (3 vs 1), A/B testing, and templates — plus no $20 auto-charge trap. Full hands-on comparison with honest verdict.
MailerLite cut its free plan on June 16, 2026 — 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails/month, 3 automations max. We tested the new limits hands-on and compared to Kit.com, Mailchimp, and Brevo. Here’s the honest verdict.
We created a real Mailchimp account in June 2026 and tested every feature of the free plan — including the Standard trial auto-charge trap. Here is what the free plan actually includes, what changed in February 2026, and whether it is still worth using.
