The verdict
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Campaign Monitor scores 4.0/5 in our comparison model. Based on the available evidence, it's best suited to design-conscious brands and marketing agencies. Beautiful email templates. The main trade-offs: expensive at scale; no free plan; steep price jumps per tier. Pricing starts at $12/mo.
What Campaign Monitor looks like
A live snapshot of Campaign Monitor's site so you can eyeball the look and feel before clicking through.
Pros & cons
- Beautiful email templates
- Strong design controls
- Good for agencies & clients
- Expensive at scale
- No free plan
- Steep price jumps per tier
Key features
- Drag-and-drop email builder
- Premium template gallery
- Visual customer journeys
- Segmentation & personalization
- Transactional email add-on
- Engagement analytics
Pricing
Priced by contact count from $13/mo (Lite, 500 contacts); cost climbs steeply as lists grow.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $13 | $12 | 500 contacts; send cap applies |
| Essentials | $31 | $28 | 500 contacts; unlimited sends, automation |
| Premier | $171 | $154 | Advanced segmentation, analytics |
Transaction fees: 0%. Prices verified against Campaign Monitor's pricing page; verify current pricing ↗.
Who should use Campaign Monitor?
Good fit
- Design-conscious brands
- Marketing agencies
Look elsewhere
- Budget-tight startups
Weighing the field? See Campaign Monitor alternatives →.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Campaign Monitor cost?
Campaign Monitor starts at $12/mo. Priced by contact count from $13/mo (Lite, 500 contacts); cost climbs steeply as lists grow.
Does Campaign Monitor charge transaction fees?
Transaction fees: 0%. You keep the full sale (minus your payment processor).
Who is Campaign Monitor best for?
Campaign Monitor is best for design-conscious brands and marketing agencies. It's less ideal for budget-tight startups.
