June
Mailchimp
| Feature | June | Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $149/mo | Free / from $13/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | b2b-saas, product-managers, growth-teams, startup-founders | small-businesses, startups, solopreneurs, e-commerce |
| Founded | 2021 | 2001 |
| Auto Reports | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activation Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Retention Analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Feature Adoption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Company Profiles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Slack Alerts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Landing Pages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audience Segments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| A B Testing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ June Pros
- Auto-generated reports
- Built for B2B SaaS
- Company-level analytics
- Segment integration
✗ June Cons
- B2B SaaS focused only
- Expensive for early-stage
- Limited custom dashboards
✓ Mailchimp Pros
- Free tier for up to 500 contacts
- Easy drag-and-drop email builder
- Built-in automation workflows
- Good reporting and analytics
✗ Mailchimp Cons
- Gets expensive as list grows
- Automation less powerful than competitors
- Limited A/B testing on lower plans
The Verdict
June is built for b2b saas and product managers, with a focus on auto-reports and activation-tracking. Mailchimp targets small businesses and startups and leads with email-campaigns and automation.
On pricing, Mailchimp is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $13/mo compared to $149/mo for June. That $136/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Mailchimp offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while June takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
