Inkwell vs Mailchimp
Inkwell vs Mailchimp — for people who write, not marketers.
Mailchimp is a full marketing suite: automations, segments, journeys, landing pages. Inkwell is not. If all you want is to write a newsletter and send it, Inkwell is the tool that gets out of your way.
Side by side
| Feature | Inkwell | Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ≈ 30 seconds | Hours of onboarding |
| Pricing at 5,000 subs | $9/mo | $75/mo+ |
| Markdown editor | Yes | No |
| Contact-based billing | No — flat | Yes — grows with list |
| Tracks link clicks & opens by default | Off | On |
| Public API for developers | Included on Pro | Yes (complex) |
Who Inkwell is for
Inkwell is for writers who feel Mailchimp is 90% features they'll never use.
Switching from Mailchimp
Export your Mailchimp audience as CSV, upload to Inkwell, and archive your Mailchimp templates.
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