Mailchimp vs Postscript
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Email Marketing Platforms for Ecommerce. Last verified June 11, 2026.
The short answer
Mailchimp ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #11) for Ecommerce brands running flows and campaigns. Easiest to use platform for beginners.
At a glance
| Mailchimp | Postscript | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Email Marketing Platforms for Ecommerce | #11 / The 11 Best Email Marketing Platforms for Ecommerce |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Ease of use and design | SMS-first with email add-on |
| Pricing | $$ ($50 to $500/mo) | $$$ ($200 to $1,500/mo) |
| HQ | Atlanta, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2001 | 2018 |
Mailchimp
Easiest to use platform for beginners.
mailchimp.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Email Marketing Platforms for Ecommerce
Postscript
A top-tier SMS platform adding email capabilities.
www.postscript.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best Email Marketing Platforms for Ecommerce
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.