BirdSend vs Constant Contact
BirdSend is a email marketing platform while Constant Contact is a all-in-one marketing platform. Constant Contact has been around since 1995, giving it a 24-year head start over BirdSend (founded 2019). BirdSend is the more affordable option at $9/mo — that's $3 less than Constant Contact's $12/mo entry point. Constant Contact has the edge with A/B testing, landing pages, SMS marketing.
Quick Verdict
BirdSend wins on price.
Constant Contact wins on rating, integrations.
Best for most users: Constant Contact (small businesses).
BirdSend
Affordable email marketing for content creators
BirdSend is a budget-friendly email marketing tool built for content creators. It focuses on deliverability and revenue tracking while keeping costs 3-5x lower than alternatives like ConvertKit and ActiveCampaign. All plans include unlimited sends, automation, and segmentation.
Constant Contact
Small business marketing made easy
Constant Contact is one of the most established email marketing platforms, particularly strong for small businesses and nonprofits. Its event marketing capabilities and social media integration set it apart, though its automation features lag behind newer competitors.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | BirdSend | Constant Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Starting Price | $9/mo | $12/mo |
| Free Plan | No free plan | No free plan |
| Founded | 2019 | 1995 |
| Email Templates | 20 | 300 |
| Integrations | 15 | 300 |
| Deliverability Rate | 97% | 97% |
| Marketing Automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/B Testing | ✕ | ✓ |
| Landing Pages | ✕ | ✓ |
| Segmentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drag & Drop Editor | ✕ | ✓ |
| SMS Marketing | ✕ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce Features | ✓ | ✓ |
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Language | ✕ | ✕ |
| Web Push Notifications | ✕ | ✕ |
| Live Chat | ✕ | ✓ |
| Advanced Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
BirdSend: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Extremely affordable at 3-5x cheaper than competitors like ConvertKit
- +Unique revenue-per-email tracking shows which emails make money
- +Unlimited email sends on all plans
- +Free migration from other providers
- +Pricing designed specifically for content creators on tight budgets
Cons
- −No free plan, only a 7-day free trial
- −Limited template selection and no drag-and-drop editor
- −Fewer integrations than established competitors
- −No landing page builder, SMS, or A/B testing
- −Very limited third-party integrations compared to established tools
Constant Contact: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Longest 60-day free trial in the industry
- +Excellent event marketing features
- +300+ templates and integrations
- +Strong brand recognition and trust
- +Social media posting included
Cons
- −No free plan
- −Automation is basic on lower tiers
- −Gets expensive with larger lists
- −Interface feels outdated in places
- −Limited advanced features
The Verdict
Constant Contact edges ahead with a 4.1/5 rating compared to BirdSend's 3.8/5. The gap comes mainly from feature depth (4.2 vs 3) and support (4.3 vs 3.6).
| Criterion | Weight | BirdSend | Constant Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $9/mo | $12/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 97% | 97% |
| Rating | 25% | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 15 | 300 |
| Free Tier | 10% | No | No |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose BirdSend if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($9/mo)
- + You're a content creators
- + You're a bloggers
Choose Constant Contact if…
- + You need SMS marketing
- + You need built-in landing pages
- + You need A/B testing
- + You're a small businesses