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MailChimp vs SendGrid comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

MailChimp
Ranking in Cloud Email
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SendGrid
Ranking in Cloud Email
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Cloud Email category, the mindshare of MailChimp is 7.1%, down from 15.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SendGrid is 8.1%, down from 20.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Email Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SendGrid8.1%
MailChimp7.1%
Other84.8%
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Featured Reviews

Ghias Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Officer at Punjab Information Technology Board
Good for digital marketing purposes, such as creating and managing email campaigns
Mailchimp could be more user-friendly for setting up WordPress websites. Some of the complex settings can be time-consuming to configure. So, setting up Mailchimp for WordPress websites can be time-consuming for an average user but not necessarily difficult. It's time-consuming, especially when adding custom code to email campaigns. It requires some experience and knowledge to do it effectively.
Amrit Dash - PeerSpot reviewer
Automation Engineer at a educational organization with 11-50 employees
Dynamic templates have streamlined student and parent email campaigns and build consistent engagement
The activity log is a little slower at times, but that is probably just nitpicking an issue. Overall, in general, there are not really very difficult pain points. There are certain issues sometimes when we are trying to handle a very big campaign; we might end up having a little bit less reputation in terms of bounces or spam reports that get detected when we send out the emails. Apart from that, there is not anything that would become a significant pain point. If you don't really have an advanced subscription for SendGrid, it might take a while for you to reach the customer support.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"MailChimp is solid and easy to use for clients, but has all the power we need to build great campaigns, A/B test them, get them delivered, tracked, and report."
"Customer Service: Excellent. Technical Support: Very good."
"We used to use VerticalResponse but made the switch because we found MailChimp to be easier and faster to work with."
"MailChimp has allowed us to easily integrate it with our CRM which has reduced the amount of effort needed to setup up and track any marketing newsletter."
"It’s very easy, and you can start using it without being an expert in e-marketing."
"I can have a really good looking newsletter with minimum effort."
"MailChimp almost doubled our email marketing delivery and open rates."
"This is the cheapest, simplest and easiest white-listed provider to use."
"The valuable features include email capabilities, among other offerings."
"Their REST API feature is the most amazing and easy API I have used."
"SendGrid offers features that stand out for me, including that it is very easy to use, especially for a developer."
"SendGrid has positively impacted my organization by being a trusted partner for sending emails."
"The solution scales well."
"Easy API documentation is the most valuable feature of SendGrid, including its deliverability rate."
"With SendGrid, we have found a perfect solution to that scenario, and we don't have to involve infrastructure team anymore."
"Overall, it provides a good return on investment through reliability, time savings, and improved communication."
 

Cons

"While it has many capabilities it could be more user-friendly."
"Automated workflows do not have control for dynamic behavioral targeting in any way."
"Pretty much everything, and the RSS campaign is the only reason we stick with MailChimp."
"Customer service: Not timely, but somewhat effective when on paid plans."
"The video embedding doesn’t render until you send a campaign, which makes it hard to see the layout."
"It needs more formatting flexibility, such as the ability to wrap text around photos."
"I don't have any issues with the service."
"The training materials need work."
"SendGrid could improve pricing flexibility and offer more detailed analytics without extra cost."
"SendGrid can be improved by making it more versatile and facilitating easier connections with third parties."
"So, don't think that you could do anything with SendGrid on email matters."
"Customer Service: 4/5. Technical Support: 3/5."
"A long time ago, I may have had an issue, and I had to wait for support, which wasn't that helpful. However, that was a very long time ago. Overall, I've had a good experience."
"I forgot my password, and when I tried to log in, it indicated that a reset link was sent to my email, but I did not receive it."
"The contact limit alerts need to be improved."
"Pricing can be improved for SendGrid, as this is the only area I have seen that needs enhancement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I primarily use the free version, but sometimes, for specific client needs, we may have to purchase different versions or packages."
"MailChimp is affordable."
"I use the essential plan which is $20 a month. After that, we use the pro which is $90 a month, and had all our costs bundled in."
"My company pays for SendGrid monthly, and though I cannot share the amount, my feedback is that the vendor should accept other modes of payment apart from a credit card."
"The basic plan starts at €90 per month."
"Its cost can vary. It can go as low as $10 or $15 to $1,000 depending on how much you use it."
"We are using the Advanced plan,10K. That is about $100 per month but sometimes we do go over the limit of the plan."
"The solution is relatively inexpensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SendGrid?
The pricing experience was reasonable at the beginning, but it increased as my email volume grew.
What needs improvement with SendGrid?
The activity log is a little slower at times, but that is probably just nitpicking an issue. Overall, in general, there are not really very difficult pain points. There are certain issues sometimes...
What is your primary use case for SendGrid?
SendGrid is used to maintain all dynamic templates that are used throughout various channels and modes of campaigns and communication channels for student relations, parent relations, or any brand ...
 

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