Honest comparison

DaveCRM vs Mailchimp

The friendly chimp that gets pricier the more you grow.

DaveCRM

Free forever, PAYG email credits

All-in-one platform, free forever start.

Mailchimp

Free up to 500 contacts, then climbs sharply ($20-$350+/mo)

Specialised, but priced for it.

The short version

"Mailchimp is a great email tool. Dave is a great email tool, plus SMS, plus a CRM, plus funnels, plus everything else — for free. The only reason to stay on Mailchimp is inertia."

Side by side

Feature	DaveCRM	Mailchimp
Starting price	Free	$20/mo after 500 contacts
List-size penalty	No	Yes — price doubles regularly
Email automation	Included	Standard plan only
SMS marketing	Included	Add-on (US-only)
CRM included	Yes	Lightweight only
Landing pages	Unlimited	Limited per plan
Forms & surveys	Included	Basic only
Australian SMS	Native	Not supported

Choose DaveCRM if…

Dave fits if you've ever felt cheated by getting a price hike for being successful. You get email plus the entire stack — without paying for it twice.

Stick with Mailchimp if…

Mailchimp is a fine choice if you only need email, you're under 500 contacts forever, and you love the brand. Their templates are friendly and their reporting is approachable.

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