Mailchimp
8.3#1 in email marketing softwareFrom $13 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMailchimp vs Messente
What both publish
| Fact | Mailchimp | Messente |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, USA | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Integrations | Mailchimp advertises more than 300 integrations, including Shopify, WooCommerce, Canva, Zapier, Salesforce, WordPress, Stripe and QuickBooks Online. | The integrations page describes API documentation, Zapier connections, and native integrations including Salesforce, Optimove, user.com, and SalesManago. |
| Security | Mailchimp says its SOC 2 reports cover security, availability and processing integrity, and it maintains ISO 27001 certification and a VPAT. | Messente lists GDPR, DORA, and ISO 27001:2022 compliance, with data hosted in Germany and Finland. |
Mailchimp plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$13 a month
- Standard$20 a month
- Premium$350 a month
Messente plans
- Essential—
- Professional—
- Enterprise—
- Pay as you go—
- WhatsApp BusinessFree
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
Pick Mailchimp if…
Mailchimp suits people who need email campaigns alongside automation, segmentation, landing pages, or A/B testing. Its free plan may fit smaller contact lists and modest monthly sending needs.
Pick Messente if…
Messente suits teams that need programmable business messaging across several channels, or need OTP delivery and phone-number lookup. Its pricing page positions Pay-As-You-Go for teams starting with SMS and the Commitment plan for businesses scaling beyond it.