Mailchimp vs Insightly
Written by Marcus Taylor - CEO
Updated 12/02/2026
5 minute read
Who is this software for?
Mailchimp is ideal for creators & small businesses with basic email marketing needs and on a tight budget.
Pros
- Wide variety of templates
- Ease of use
- Affordable pricing
Cons
- Limited customization and flexibility for advanced users
- Limited email segmentation features
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Pricing
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Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
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About Mailchimp
MailChimp is a complete email marketing solution that allows users complete transparency of campaigns, email tracking, view success and click-through rates, generate custom reports, manage subscribers and un-subscribers. The MailChimp lets you create custom templates and at the same time choose from an array of premade designs and campaigns.
Who is this software for?
Insightly is ideal for freelancers, small businesses and nonprofits
Pros
- Free tier for up to two users
- Discounts for nonprofit organizations
Screenshots
Pricing
Ratings
Features
Lead scoring Lead segmentation Web activity tracking SMS marketing Personalize web content Predictive analytics Bi-directional CRM syncing Event management Create invoices Create quotes Split testing Create membership sites Bulk social media posting Sales reports Real-time sales alerts Mobile app Social CRM Integrations
Outlook integration Gmail integration Salesforce integration SugarCRM integration Microsoft Dynamics integration Zapier integration Alternatives
About Insightly
Insightly was developed specifically to fit the needs of small businesses, which the company defines as those having between one and 200 employees. Although Insightly may be used by organizations in any industry, the platform is especially useful for service businesses. The company's current roster of clients includes organizations in the business services, consulting, education, entertainment, media, financial services, food services, grocery, insurance, manufacturing, nonprofit, retail, real estate, security, technology, and travel industries. While Insightly is designed to be used by every member on an organization's team, it is especially useful for those working in sales and marketing departments.
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