Flodesk vs Mailchimp
Flodesk is the clear winner for visual brands with its stunning templates and unlimited-subscriber flat pricing. Mailchimp offers far more features, integrations, and automation. Choose based on whether design or functionality matters more.
By Carlos Gil
Founder & Editor, The Best Network
Overall winner
Flodesk
Flodesk edges out Mailchimp on overall score (4.2 vs 3.8) and wins 4 of 5 category scores. The most beautiful email templates in the industry.
| Category | Flodesk | Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Free plan | ||
| Starting price | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Ease of use | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Features | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Deliverability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Value for money | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Flodesk
Pros
- Most beautiful email templates in the industry
- Genuinely zero learning curve
- Checkout, sales pages and subscriptions built into the Everything plan
- Unlimited email sends on every paid tier
Cons
- Flat-rate unlimited pricing was retired for new members on 2 Dec 2025
- Very limited automation and no advanced segmentation
- No A/B testing beyond subject lines
Mailchimp
Pros
- Easiest onboarding and email editor in the industry
- Largest integration ecosystem (300+ native connections)
- Strong brand recognition and trust
- Polished, mobile-responsive template library
Cons
- Pricing has become expensive relative to competitors since the Intuit acquisition
- Free plan is capped at 250 contacts with tight send limits
- Automation is basic compared to ActiveCampaign, GetResponse or even Moosend