Connect ConvertKit to Mailchimp
Automate workflows between ConvertKit and Mailchimp. No coding required.
What you can automate between ConvertKit and Mailchimp
These are the most popular automations teams set up between ConvertKit and Mailchimp. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Add subscriber when new subscriber
Add someone to your mailing list automatically when when someone joins your mailing list.
Add subscriber when new subscriber
Add someone to your mailing list automatically when when someone joins your mailing list.
Sync ConvertKit changes to Mailchimp
Keep Mailchimp updated when when a recipient opens your email.
What syncs between ConvertKit and Mailchimp
When an event occurs in ConvertKit, the relevant data is automatically sent to Mailchimp. Arahi maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from ConvertKit
- Campaign data
- Subscriber lists
- Email opens / clicks
- Audience segments
- Tags
Data from Mailchimp
- Campaign data
- Subscriber lists
- Email opens / clicks
- Audience segments
- Tags
How to connect ConvertKit to Mailchimp
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active ConvertKit account
- An active Mailchimp account
- A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
Create your Arahi AI account
Sign up at app.arahi.ai — it's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
Authenticate ConvertKit
Click "Add Connection" and select ConvertKit from the app directory. You'll be redirected to ConvertKit's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your campaigns, audiences, and analytics data. You control which lists and campaigns the integration can modify.
Authenticate Mailchimp
Same process for Mailchimp. Click "Add Connection," select Mailchimp, and authorize access. Grant Arahi access to your campaigns, audiences, and analytics data. You control which lists and campaigns the integration can modify.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new subscriber in convertkit or new subscriber in mailchimp. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: add subscriber in mailchimp. Map the data fields between ConvertKit and Mailchimp so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between ConvertKit and Mailchimp. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — Arahi handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Why connect ConvertKit and Mailchimp?
Manually moving data between ConvertKit and Mailchimp is error-prone and eats into your team's productive hours. Connecting them through Arahi eliminates that overhead — events in one app trigger actions in the other automatically.
Tips for your ConvertKit + Mailchimp integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the ConvertKit + Mailchimp integration?
Teams across industries connect ConvertKit and Mailchimp to streamline their workflows.
Marketing managers running campaigns who need ConvertKit and Mailchimp in sync
Content marketing consolidating their marketing stack
Content creators managing workflows eliminating duplicate work across platforms
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting ConvertKit and Mailchimp.
How do I connect ConvertKit to Mailchimp?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both ConvertKit and Mailchimp via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing marketing events to marketing actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between ConvertKit and Mailchimp?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new ConvertKit events to Mailchimp actions, trigger Mailchimp updates when ConvertKit data changes, create Mailchimp records from ConvertKit events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the ConvertKit and Mailchimp integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your ConvertKit-to-Mailchimp workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my ConvertKit data secure when connected to Mailchimp?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your ConvertKit or Mailchimp passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your marketing data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your Arahi dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between ConvertKit and Mailchimp?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either ConvertKit or Mailchimp. For example, create a workflow where ConvertKit events update Mailchimp, and a separate one where Mailchimp changes sync back to ConvertKit. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect ConvertKit and Mailchimp?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use ConvertKit and Mailchimp, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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