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Campaign Monitor alternatives
Campaign Monitor compared with 5 alternatives: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign, Brevo and EmailOctopus.
Campaign Monitor is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $11.70 per month for up to 500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign MonitorThis tool | Free trial · from $11.70/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Mailchimp | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Constant Contact | Free trial · from $10.20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| ActiveCampaign | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Brevo | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| EmailOctopus | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Campaign Monitor starts at $11.70 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Constant Contact.
Mailchimp scores higher without starting lower. Brevo and EmailOctopus start lower without scoring higher.
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 Campaign Monitor
- 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. Campaign Monitor starts at $11.70 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually.
- Mailchimp has a free plan. Campaign Monitor does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mailchimp lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mailchimp also covers 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). Campaign Monitor starts at $11.70 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually.
- Only Constant Contact lists an iOS app.
- Constant Contact also covers business texting.
Suits: Small businesses that want email, social posts and events in one account
- Free trial · from $15/mo
ActiveCampaign
Email marketing and multi-step automation priced by contacts
- ActiveCampaign starts at $15 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually ($19 monthly). Campaign Monitor starts at $11.70 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually.
- ActiveCampaign also covers sales pipeline and reports.
Suits: Businesses that run long automated sequences rather than one-off newsletters
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Brevo
Email, SMS and WhatsApp marketing priced by emails sent, with a CRM
- Brevo starts at $9 per month for 5,000 emails and up to 500 contacts, billed monthly. Campaign Monitor starts at $11.70 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually.
- Brevo has a free plan. Campaign Monitor does not, though it has a free trial.
- Brevo also covers sales pipeline and live chat.
Suits: Senders with a large list who email it only now and then
- 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. Campaign Monitor starts at $11.70 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually.
- EmailOctopus has a free plan. Campaign Monitor does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Small organizations and clubs that need a free list of up to 2,500
Limits worth knowing in Campaign Monitor
- Lite caps sends at 5 times the contact tier each month; Essentials and above have no cap.
- Phone support, send time optimization and section locking need Premier, from $153.90 a month billed annually.
- The drag-and-drop website builder costs $10 a month on Lite and Essentials.
- Lists over 50,000 contacts are priced through sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Campaign Monitor?
The alternatives to Campaign Monitor in this directory are Mailchimp, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign, Brevo and EmailOctopus. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Campaign Monitor.
Is there a free alternative to Campaign Monitor?
Yes. Mailchimp, Brevo and EmailOctopus have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Campaign Monitor alternatives work on Android?
The Campaign Monitor listing does not include an Android app. Mailchimp lists one.
Which Campaign Monitor alternatives work on iOS?
The Campaign Monitor listing does not include an iOS app. Mailchimp and Constant Contact 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.