Campaign Monitor is an email marketing platform with a drag-and-drop builder, an AI writer, and Marketing Studio for automated multi-step journeys. It suits associations and social enterprises that send regular newsletters and updates to donors and volunteers, and it gives registered nonprofits 15 percent off.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop builder: with a large library of ready templates.
- AI writer: drafts subject lines and email copy from a short prompt.
- Marketing Studio: automated journeys triggered by subscriber behavior, such as welcome emails for new donors.
- Campaign analytics: opens, clicks, and engagement over time.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 500 contacts and emails |
| Lite, Essentials, Premier | Priced by contact count | Essentials adds unlimited sends and full Marketing Studio |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Custom setup |
Paid plans are priced by the number of contacts, so cost rises as your list grows. Annual billing saves around 10 percent, and registered nonprofits get 15 percent off.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on Campaign Monitor’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| The AI writer speeds up newsletter drafting | Price rises with list size |
| Real multi-step automation | Full automation needs Essentials or above |
| Discount for registered nonprofits | Free plan capped at 500 contacts |
Who Campaign Monitor is for
Associations and social enterprises sending regular newsletters to donors, volunteers, and partners that want automated welcome and follow-up emails without hiring an email specialist.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you send an occasional announcement to a small list, or if most communication with your community happens on WhatsApp.
How to get started
Start on the free plan with your existing list, and ask for the nonprofit discount when you move to a paid plan.
FAQ
Is the free plan permanent?
Yes, for up to 500 contacts and emails, with a 30-day trial of some paid features.
Is there a nonprofit discount?
Yes, 15 percent for registered nonprofits. Confirm eligibility for your country with Campaign Monitor.
Can I send emails in Arabic?
You can write in any language, but test right-to-left layout in the templates before sending.
Disclosure: elathar may earn a commission if you sign up for Campaign Monitor through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
