Mailchimp price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), Mailchimp prices scale by contact tier and plan (Free under ~250 contacts; paid Essentials/Standard/Premium higher) - the marketing pricing page often hydrates dollars dynamically, so Confirm the live total on mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing. Common published entry points are roughly Essentials from ~$13/mo and Standard from ~$20/mo at the 500-contact tier - Confirm. Cancel or change plans in Account & Billing (Mailchimp refund policy / billing Help).
A 14-day free trial of Essentials/Standard is common. Monthly cycles are generally not refunded; annual plans may have a money-back window (often 60 days) - Confirm Help. Uninstalling integrations does not cancel.
Downgrading to Free can wipe paid-only features - export audiences/templates first.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| Mailchimp Account & Billing | Settings → Account & Billing → cancel/pause/change plan | Mailchimp refund policy; pricing |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Typically ≤250 contacts with limits |
| Essentials | Confirm at checkout | Often from ~$13/mo at 500 contacts |
| Standard | Confirm at checkout | Often from ~$20/mo at 500 contacts |
| Premium | Confirm at checkout / sales | Higher tiers / custom |
| 14-day trial | $0 then paid plan | Essentials/Standard when offered |
How to cancel Mailchimp
In Account & Billing
- Sign in at mailchimp.com.
- Open Account & Billing / Settings billing.
- Cancel the paid plan, pause, or switch to Free.
- Cancel SMS or other add-ons if they renew separately.
- Export audiences if you are leaving.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Account & Billing shows Free / cancelled / not renewing paid plan.
- No new Mailchimp plan charge posts after the end date.
Source: Mailchimp pricing and refund policy.
Common problems
- Only disconnected a store integration. Plan billing continues.
- Downgraded without exporting. Paid-only assets can be limited.
- Expected a mid-month refund. Monthly usually not refunded.
- Left SMS credits auto-repurchasing. Turn those off separately.
What we checked
Verified on official Mailchimp pages (October 18, 2026): plan structure/trial notes on pricing/marketing; refund framing on About Mailchimp's Refund Policy.
Exact seat dollars: Confirm at checkout.
Contact tiers
Price jumps when your audience grows - check Billing estimates.
Free vs paid
Free has send/contact caps; cancelling paid often means Free limits.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Mailchimp?
Depends on plan and contacts - confirm on mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing.
Does disconnecting Shopify cancel Mailchimp?
No.
Is there a free trial?
Often 14 days for Essentials/Standard.
Can I get a refund?
Monthly usually no; annual may have a money-back window - Confirm Help.