Campaign Monitor review

Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Campaign Monitor by Marigold suits small businesses that want a long trial and an established name behind their list, though it sits at the pricier end of this group. Campaign Monitor charges $99 for larger contact lists, well above Postmark at $15 and Mailjet at $19.

Key facts

Best for
Small teams that want a long trial before paying and a well known platform behind the list.
Price at 10,000 contacts
$99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free plan limits
500 contacts, 30-day trial (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free trial length
30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Campaign Monitor by Marigold (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2004 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Pricing model
Free trial
Official website
campaignmonitor.com

Apps and profiles

Pros and cons

Pros

  • A trial of 30 days is among the more generous offers here, against a group median of 14 days.
  • A long operating history: in business since 2004 and now Campaign Monitor by Marigold.
  • Self-serve support runs on help centre, so basic guidance is there for users.

Cons

  • Cost at scale: Campaign Monitor charges $99 for larger lists, against $15 at Postmark and $19 at Mailjet.
  • Support runs on help centre only, with no live phone or chat listed.
  • Where HubSpot's entry covers Free tools for marketing, sales and service, Campaign Monitor's own entry is 500 contacts, 30-day trial.
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Who it suits

  • Small businesses that want to test a campaign for 30 days before committing.
  • Teams that prefer a US based provider, with headquarters in US and a trading history since 2004.
  • Lists that stay small enough to work within the entry allowance of 500 contacts, 30-day trial.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Price-first teams, since Postmark lists $15 for larger lists against Campaign Monitor's $99.
  • Anyone wanting live assistance, because Campaign Monitor's support runs on help centre.
  • Readers after a wider entry toolkit, since HubSpot's entry covers Free tools for marketing, sales and service.

How Campaign Monitor compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does Campaign Monitor cost?+

Campaign Monitor is listed at $99 on the larger contact tiers. Ahead of that, the entry terms are a trial of 30 days and the allowance set out in 500 contacts, 30-day trial. That puts it above both Postmark and Mailjet for the same scale of list.

Does Campaign Monitor offer a free trial?+

Yes. The model is listed as free trial, and the trial length is 30 days, which runs longer than the 14 day median across the group. The extra time gives a team room to build a list and send test campaigns before paying.

What is included at the entry level?+

The stated entry limits are 500 contacts, 30-day trial, which is the figure to hold in mind when starting out. The step up to a larger list is where pricing moves to $99, well above the €49 median for the group.

Is Campaign Monitor cheaper than Postmark or Mailjet?+

No. Campaign Monitor lists $99 for larger lists, compared with $15 at Postmark and $19 at Mailjet. Both come in lower at that size, so price-led teams have cheaper options to weigh.

What support does Campaign Monitor offer?+

Support runs on help centre, so self-serve guidance is the documented route for users. A help centre is also the most common channel in the group, appearing for 84.5% of the brands compared. Live phone or chat help is not among the listed channels.

Who runs Campaign Monitor and where is it based?+

It is Campaign Monitor by Marigold, a business headquartered in the United States. The company has been operating since 2004, making it one of the longer standing names in this group, and it publishes the help centre its support runs on.

How does HubSpot compare on entry terms?+

HubSpot's entry is described as Free tools for marketing, sales and service, a wider toolkit than the 500 contacts, 30-day trial listed for Campaign Monitor. Readers who want marketing, sales and service tools together may find more there, while Campaign Monitor's entry rests on contacts and a trial.

How does its price rank against other email tools?+

On price for larger contact lists, Campaign Monitor ranks 7 of 10 brands compared, at $99. The group median at that size is €49, so the brand sits well above the middle.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Price at 1,000 contacts.

Campaign Monitor

Campaign Monitor

Small teams that want a long trial before paying and a well known platform behind the list.

8.9/10Visit