Alternatives · Email Marketing
Benchmark Email alternatives
Benchmark Email compared with 5 alternatives: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, MailerLite, EmailOctopus and Moosend.
Benchmark Email has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark EmailThis tool | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mailchimp | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Constant Contact | Free trial · from $10.20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| MailerLite | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| EmailOctopus | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Moosend | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Benchmark Email starts at $16 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, MailerLite, EmailOctopus and Moosend.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Benchmark Email
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Mailchimp
Email and SMS marketing with automations, priced by contact count
- Mailchimp starts at $13 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly. Benchmark Email starts at $16 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually.
- Only Mailchimp lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mailchimp also covers marketing automation and reports.
Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters and promotions
- Free trial · from $10.20/mo
Constant Contact
Email, SMS and social marketing for small businesses
- Constant Contact starts at $10.20 per month and up by contact count, billed annually (Lite). Benchmark Email starts at $16 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually.
- Benchmark Email has a free plan. Constant Contact does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Constant Contact lists an iOS app.
- Constant Contact also covers marketing automation and business texting.
Suits: Small businesses that want email, social posts and events in one account
- Free plan · from $12/mo
MailerLite
Email newsletters, automations, sites and paid subscriptions
- MailerLite starts at $12 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed monthly. Benchmark Email starts at $16 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually.
- Only MailerLite lists an iOS app.
- MailerLite also covers marketing automation and paid newsletters.
Suits: Creators and small businesses sending a regular newsletter
- Free plan · from $9/mo
EmailOctopus
Simple, low-cost email marketing with a free plan for 2,500
- EmailOctopus starts at $9 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed yearly. Benchmark Email starts at $16 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually.
- EmailOctopus also covers marketing automation.
Suits: Small organizations and clubs that need a free list of up to 2,500
- Free trial · from $7/mo
Moosend
Low-cost email campaigns and automation priced by contacts
- Moosend starts at $7 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually. Benchmark Email starts at $16 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually.
- Benchmark Email has a free plan. Moosend does not, though it has a free trial.
- Moosend also covers marketing automation.
Suits: Small businesses that want automation at a low monthly price
Limits worth knowing in Benchmark Email
- Each plan includes 1 user; extra users cost $15 a month each and need a paid plan.
- The pricing page lists no automated email workflows among its features.
- Free sends are capped at 2,500 emails a month and carry Benchmark branding.
- Native integrations are limited to Zapier and Playable; other tools connect through Zapier or the API.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Benchmark Email?
The alternatives to Benchmark Email in this directory are Mailchimp, Constant Contact, MailerLite, EmailOctopus and Moosend. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Benchmark Email.
Is there a free alternative to Benchmark Email?
Yes. Mailchimp, MailerLite and EmailOctopus have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Benchmark Email alternatives work on Android?
The Benchmark Email listing does not include an Android app. Mailchimp lists one.
Which Benchmark Email alternatives work on iOS?
The Benchmark Email listing does not include an iOS app. Mailchimp, Constant Contact and MailerLite list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.