Make the switch to Privy
The ecommerce marketing platform built for Shopify. You don’t get that with Mailchimp. Stop worrying about contacts being unsubscribed, data syncing delays, duplicate contacts, and other glitches that can hurt your business.
How Privy & Mailchimp Compare
Privy keeps it simple with all-in-one features and no hidden fees; Mailchimp gets complicated and more expensive as your list grows.
$65 /mo
Kicked off Shopify
Reviews on Shopify
Based on 25,500+ reviews on the Shopify App Store
Based on 1,500+ reviews on the Shopify App Store
Email limits
Send an unlimited number of emails regardless of how many contacts you have.
If you exceed your allotted number of email sends, Mailchimp will charge you extra fees.
Dedicated support
With Privy, you get live chat support, helpful resources, and real humans who know ecommerce — all included in every plan. Whether you need help designing a popup, troubleshooting an email, or planning a campaign, our team is here to help you succeed.
Mailchimp, on the other hand, offers limited support depending on your plan — and often pushes you to self-serve help docs. That means if you’re on a lower-tier plan or need fast, personal help, you’re on your own.
Revenue reporting
Privy’s all-in-one platform gives you a holistic view of your business health, with revenue attributed across onsite displays, emails, and SMS.
Mailchimp doesn’t track revenue attributed to signup forms. That means there’s a big gap in your data — you don’t actually know which forms are driving sales and growing your business.
Cart abandonment emails
Save up to 10% of abandoned carts (not just abandoned checkouts) with automated abandoned cart emails. Build a series that’s perfectly timed to recover the most abandoned carts possible.
Mailchimp’s cart abandonment flow only triggers when checkout begins. So if a shopper adds an item to their cart and doesn’t start checkout, Mailchimp can’t follow up with them. That translates to money left on the table for your brand.
Coupons integrated
Create master and unique coupon codes that sync with your Shopify store. Simply drag and drop coupon codes directly into your emails, without worrying about having the “right” number of codes available for recipients.
With Mailchimp, you have to manually create and manage coupon codes, then insert them into your campaigns one by one. If you don’t generate enough codes for every subscriber, some of your customers won’t receive your email at all.
Shopify Integration
Privy connects directly to Shopify, no third-party apps or workarounds required. You can sync your store data instantly, launch on-brand popups, and start driving sales faster — all without complicated setups.
Other platforms (like Mailchimp) require additional apps or integrations just to connect to Shopify, making it harder to get started and more expensive to maintain.
Unlimited email sends
Most email marketing tools limit how many emails you can send or make you pay extra as your list grows. At Privy, unlimited email sends are always included, so you can focus on engaging your audience and driving more sales.
Most platforms, like Mailchimp, limit how many emails you can send each month. As your list grows, you end up paying more or get forced into higher pricing tiers just to keep talking to your own customers.
Why more Shopify merchants choose Privy over Mailchimp
Powerful ecommerce tools for businesses of all sizes
Powerful ecommerce tools for businesses of all sizes
Conversion tools that actually convert
Conversion tools that actually convert
Expert support that feels like part of your team
Expert support that feels like part of your team
What you get with Privy
Everything you need to grow your online store — without the hidden fees or headaches. From unlimited email sends and built-in SMS to high-converting popups and seamless Shopify integration, Privy gives you the tools (and the support) to turn more visitors into customers and keep them coming back.
What Shopify merchants say
"Privy was a no-brainer. The abandoned cart marketing is brilliant, and it just works. We’ve stopped looking for alternatives.”
Natural Intentions
"The fact that we have a dedicated CSM at Privy is amazing. In the 10 years that we were with Mailchimp, I think I spoke to a living person once. Just once."
Barrister and Mann
“Privy integrates perfectly with Shopify. It’s smooth sailing, and we finally have both conversion and email in one app.”
Wabanaki Maple