Why does Mailchimp have so many packages?

About Mailchimp

Mailchimp is a marketing automation platform.

Pricing Page Breakdown

  • First off, I hate that the highest priced package is on the left
  • Their pricing is largely driven off the number of contacts, which is a very simple variable pricing strategy
    • But for some reason they’ve created packages around that and also have a purely a la carte “transactional” option
    • They also have a “pay as you go” package
    • Overall this got really confusing and usually if you have a price calculator, it means your pricing is too complex
  • The Premium price seems way out left field with a 1600%+ increase from Standard
Breakdown DateFebruary 15, 2022
CompanyMailchimp
Company CategoryProduct-led growth
Customer TypeProsumer
Business ModelFreemium
Pricing StrategyVariable
Pricing StructureFree, Good, Better, Best, A La Carte?
# of Packages6
% Difference (Good -> Better)55%
% Difference (Better -> Best)1659%
Best PracticesBelow the fold: compare plans, FAQ and social proof
Rating0.5 parrots