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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.

Make the switch to Privy

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.

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$30 /mo

Purpose built for Shopify

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$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

Unlimited

Send an unlimited number of emails regardless of how many contacts you have.

Capped

If you exceed your allotted number of email sends, Mailchimp will charge you extra fees.

Dedicated support

Included for all plans

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.

Pay to access

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

Complete

Privy’s all-in-one platform gives you a holistic view of your business health, with revenue attributed across onsite displays, emails, and SMS.

Basic

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

True 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.

Checkout abandonment only

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

Built-in

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.

Extra app required

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

Direct, no 3rd party apps

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.

Indirect, requires app

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

Included

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.

Limited

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

Powerful ecommerce tools for businesses of all sizes

Mailchimp puts a price tag on certain features. Privy gives you access to our full suite of features, no matter what size your business is.

Conversion tools that actually convert

Conversion tools that actually convert

Privy isn’t just email. You also get the #1 list growth and conversion tools for Shopify: popups, flyouts, free shipping bars, Spin To Win, and more.

Expert support that feels like part of your team

Expert support that feels like part of your team

You shouldn’t have to be an expert in marketing software to launch a campaign or learn a new feature. Privy makes things simple.

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.

Grow your list faster: Popups, flyouts, banners, and more — fully integrated.
Send unlimited emails: No caps, no surprise fees.
Recover abandoned carts: Reach shoppers before they’re lost for good.
Boost order value: Cross-sells, free shipping bars, and smart targeting.
Automate repeat sales: Welcome series, winbacks, purchase follow-ups.
Deep Shopify integration: Coupons, products, segments — all in one place.
Personalized support: Ecommerce coaches by your side.
What you get with Privy

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

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 & Mann

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

Wabanaki Maple

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