How Mailchimp and Podia compare
Mailchimp is the name most small businesses say first. Templates, a drag-and-drop editor, segmentation, customer journeys, A/B testing, reporting, forms and landing pages, and integrations with nearly everything make it a dependable marketing hub. The AI tools and Intuit's ecosystem keep it moving.
Podia is the all-in-one that stays friendly. Courses with drip and quizzes, digital downloads delivered the second someone pays, coaching products, events, a community with paid plans, a website with a real blog, and Podia Email with broadcasts and campaigns, all under one login and one bill. Sales tax across 230 jurisdictions, 20 plus currencies, coupons, bundles, and payment plans come standard, and Shaker and Earthquaker drop the transaction fee to zero. For a creator selling digital products, Podia removes a lot of glue.
Where they are different
Mailchimp
- Mailchimp pages capture leads.
- Mailchimp sends.
- Mailchimp has no shop or bookings.
Podia
- Podia's coaching product takes payment and then hands booking to Calendly, SavvyCal, Acuity, or YouCanBookMe.
- Podia Email sends from Podia and includes 100 to 1,000 subscribers by plan.
- Podia's chat inbox gathers chat.
- Podia gives one assistant on Shaker with full access.
Choose Mailchimp when you want a mature email marketing hub with integrations into everything else you use.
Choose Podia when courses, downloads, and paid memberships are what you sell and you want checkout, tax, and delivery handled for you.
Compare features
What's on Mailchimp and Podia
A check means that capability is available. Mailchimp and Podia are marked only when the offer is comparable, not the same product.
Site and brand
- Workspace siteMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
- Custom domainMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
- Theme and fontsMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
Public content
- BlogMailchimp: Not includedPodia: Included
- Shop pagesMailchimp: Not includedPodia: Included
Reach and quality
- SEOMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
Audience and email
- AudienceMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
- Email templates and From addressesMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
- AI Email Template BuilderMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Not included
- Marketing emailsMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
- Campaign workflowsMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
Commerce
- Shop paymentsMailchimp: Not includedPodia: Included
Team
- Admin usersMailchimp: IncludedPodia: Included
* Note: This table does not capture every feature of Mailchimp or Podia, and is not intended as a comprehensive list. We keep this page current, but Mailchimp or Podia may add or remove features that are not shown here.
Mailchimp vs Podia pricing
Compare plans, prices, and what it costs to get started.
Mailchimp
Current plans and prices
See what Mailchimp charges on their pricing page.
Podia
Current plans and prices
See what Podia charges on their pricing page.
Cardel: An alternative to
Mailchimp and Podia
You don't pay until you publish.
Cardel provides a home for your craft. Share and sell your work, grow your audience, and bring your community together on a site of your own.
Common questions
Is Cardel an alternative to Mailchimp or Podia?
Cardel is a home for your craft: a site of your own with a blog, newsletter, shop, community, and one inbox. It can replace Mailchimp or Podia when you want your work, audience, and sales in one place. The feature list on this page shows where Mailchimp and Podia are marked.
Can I use Cardel with Mailchimp or Podia?
Yes. Cardel pages can link out to other products, so you can keep Mailchimp or Podia for what it does best and bring the rest of your work to Cardel.
How much does Cardel cost compared with Mailchimp and Podia?
You don't pay for Cardel until you publish. Choose Starter, Pro, or Studio when your site goes live. Mailchimp and Podia set their own prices, so check their pricing pages on this page for current plans.
How do I switch from Mailchimp or Podia to Cardel?
Start with Build Your Site, set up your home, and bring your work over at your own pace. You do not have to move everything on day one.