Campaign Monitor vs Constant Contact
Campaign Monitor 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 9-year head start over Campaign Monitor (founded 2004). Both start at $12/mo. Constant Contact has the edge with landing pages.
Quick Verdict
Campaign Monitor wins on deliverability.
Constant Contact wins on integrations.
Best for most users: Campaign Monitor (agencies).
Campaign Monitor
Beautifully crafted email marketing
Campaign Monitor is particularly well-suited for agencies and brands that need polished, branded email campaigns. Its client management features and beautiful template builder make it a popular choice for marketing agencies managing multiple client accounts.
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 | Campaign Monitor | Constant Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Starting Price | $12/mo | $12/mo |
| Free Plan | No free plan | No free plan |
| Founded | 2004 | 1995 |
| Email Templates | 120 | 300 |
| Integrations | 250 | 300 |
| Deliverability Rate | 97.5% | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
Campaign Monitor: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Excellent email template builder
- +Strong agency features and client management
- +Good deliverability
- +Time zone sending optimization
- +Link review feature prevents broken links
Cons
- −No free plan
- −Lite plan caps at 2,500 emails
- −Premier plan expensive ($159/mo)
- −No landing page builder
- −Limited automation on lower tiers
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- −Interface feels outdated in places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
Campaign Monitor and Constant Contact are closely matched — both score within 0.0 points of each other in our overall rating. Your decision should come down to specific needs rather than overall quality. On deliverability, Campaign Monitor reports 97.5% compared to 97% for Constant Contact — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | Campaign Monitor | Constant Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $12/mo | $12/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 97.5% | 97% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 250 | 300 |
| Free Tier | 10% | No | No |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose Campaign Monitor if…
- + You're a agencies
- + You're a brands
- + Excellent email template builder
Choose Constant Contact if…
- + You need built-in landing pages
- + You're a small businesses
- + You're a nonprofits