Brevo vs Mailchimp

Brevo logo
Email + SMS + chat platform (formerly Sendinblue) with unlimited contacts on the free tier — billed by emails sent, not list size.
Free (paid from $9/mo)
Mailchimp logo
The most widely-adopted email marketing platform for small businesses, including real estate agents — generous free tier and mature template library.
Free (paid from $13/mo)

Brevo vs Mailchimp: feature comparison

FeatureBrevoMailchimp
Drag-and-Drop Builder
Automation Workflows
Segmentation & Tagging
A/B Testing
Landing Pages / Forms
Template Library
CRM Integration
Free Tier Available

Brevo — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Unlimited contacts on free tier
  • Pricing by emails sent, not contacts
  • SMS + transactional email included
  • Solid automation builder

Cons

  • 300/day cap on free tier
  • UI less polished than Mailchimp
  • Not real-estate-specific

Mailchimp — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Generous free tier
  • Deep template library
  • Mature automation workflows
  • Strong brand recognition

Cons

  • Free tier removed many features in 2023
  • Pricing tiers can jump quickly
  • Not real-estate-specific