Ditch Mailchimp Premium — Send Unlimited, Personalized Template Emails with n8n
Hey AI Automation Society fam — I built a simple, plug‑and‑play n8n automation that sends template‑based cold emails for you — reliably, cheaply, and without Mailchimp’s premium headaches. No technical deep dives here — just what it does for you and why it’s great for getting clients. What this automation does - Runs on a schedule and reads leads from a Google Sheet. - Pulls the right email template for each lead and automatically fills names/placeholders. 📝➡️🔁 - Sends each message one‑by‑one with natural pacing (so you avoid spam blocks). ✉️ - Updates your sheet when an email is sent so you always know who’s been contacted. ✅ Why you’ll love it (big benefits) - Save money: no more paying Mailchimp for “premium” automation tiers or costly send multipliers. - Real personalization: templates are filled with the lead’s name and tailored text so messages feel human. - Safer sending: built‑in pacing and wait times mimic natural outreach to reduce spam risk. - Simple control: change templates in Google Sheets — no workflow edits needed. - Trackable: every send is logged in your sheet so you can review and follow up easily. 🕵️ Mailchimp killer points — why this beats Mailchimp for template campaigns - Unlimited template sends (limited only by your SMTP provider) — no premium plan throttle or credit‑based limits. - Full control over timing and pacing — avoids automated mass bursts that trigger spam filters. - Edit templates directly in Sheets — instant updates without touching the automation. - Lower recurring costs — host n8n and use your SMTP or transactional provider to scale affordably. Simple use cases (who this is perfect for) - Solo creatives and agencies doing cold outreach for design, dev, or marketing. - Local service businesses (plumbers, salons, car detailers) who want predictable outreach without big platform fees. - Small sales teams doing template-driven campaigns and follow-ups. - Freelancers pitching prospects with personalized, one‑by‑one emails.