The verdict
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Constant Contact scores 3.9/5 in our comparison model. Based on the available evidence, it's best suited to small businesses and nonprofits and organizations running events. Excellent customer support. The main trade-offs: no free plan, only a trial; gets expensive as contacts grow; automation limited on lower tiers. Pricing starts at $12/mo.
Pros & cons
- Excellent customer support
- Strong event-marketing features
- Easy for non-technical users
- No free plan, only a trial
- Gets expensive as contacts grow
- Automation limited on lower tiers
Key features
- Drag-and-drop email editor
- Event registration and management
- Social media posting and ads
- Contact segmentation
- Automation workflows
- Phone and chat support
Pricing
Lite starts at $12/mo and Standard at $35/mo for up to 500 contacts; pricing rises quickly as your contact count grows.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $12 | $12 | 500 contacts, basic templates, 1 automation |
| Standard | $35 | $35 | A/B testing, segmentation, 3 automations |
| Premium | $80 | $80 | Dynamic content, custom automations, SMS, Ad Manager |
Transaction fees: 0%. Prices verified against Constant Contact's pricing page; verify current pricing ↗.
Who should use Constant Contact?
Good fit
- Small businesses and nonprofits
- Organizations running events
Look elsewhere
- Cost-sensitive users with large lists
Weighing the field? See Constant Contact alternatives →.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Constant Contact cost?
Constant Contact starts at $12/mo. Lite starts at $12/mo and Standard at $35/mo for up to 500 contacts; pricing rises quickly as your contact count grows.
Does Constant Contact charge transaction fees?
Transaction fees: 0%. You keep the full sale (minus your payment processor).
Who is Constant Contact best for?
Constant Contact is best for small businesses and nonprofits and organizations running events. It's less ideal for cost-sensitive users with large lists.
