Constant Contact vs Flodesk
Constant Contact is a all-in-one marketing platform while Flodesk is a email marketing platform. Constant Contact has been around since 1995, giving it a 24-year head start over Flodesk (founded 2019). Constant Contact is the more affordable option at $12/mo, which is $13 less than Flodesk's $25/mo entry point. Flodesk offers a free plan (Free plan: forms, landing pages, templates and audience segmentation, unlimited active subscribers; unlimited email sends require a paid plan), while Constant Contact does not. Constant Contact has the edge with A/B testing, SMS marketing, advanced analytics.
Quick Verdict
Constant Contact wins on price, deliverability, integrations.
Flodesk wins on rating, free tier.
Best for most users: Constant Contact (small businesses).
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.
Flodesk
Design emails people love to get
Flodesk is a design-first email marketing platform known for its stunning templates and unusually simple builder. It's particularly popular among creative professionals who prioritize visual design over advanced marketing features. Its long-running flat-rate, unlimited-subscriber plan was retired for new members in December 2025 — pricing now scales with list size, so judge it on the design tooling rather than the old pricing story.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Constant Contact | Flodesk |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Starting Price | $12/mo | $25/mo |
| Free Plan | No free plan | Free plan: forms, landing pages, templates and audience segmentation, unlimited active subscribers; unlimited email sends require a paid plan |
| Founded | 1995 | 2019 |
| Email Templates | 300 | 40 |
| Integrations | 300 | 20 |
| Deliverability Rate | 97% | 96% |
| Marketing Automation | Yes | Yes |
| A/B Testing | Yes | No |
| Landing Pages | Yes | Yes |
| Segmentation | Yes | Yes |
| Drag & Drop Editor | Yes | Yes |
| SMS Marketing | Yes | No |
| Ecommerce Features | Yes | Yes |
| API Access | Yes | No |
| Multi-Language | No | No |
| Web Push Notifications | No | No |
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Advanced Analytics | Yes | No |
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
Flodesk: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Beautiful, design-focused email templates
- + Flat-rate pricing regardless of list size
- + Unlimited subscribers on all plans
- + Simple and intuitive interface
- + Built-in checkout and digital product sales
Cons
- − No A/B testing
- − No API access
- − Very limited integrations
- − No SMS marketing
- − Basic automation compared to competitors
The Verdict
Flodesk edges ahead with a 4.6/5 rating compared to Constant Contact's 4.1/5. The gap comes mainly from ease of use (5 vs 4.3) and deliverability (4.5 vs 3.9). On deliverability, Constant Contact reports 97% compared to 96% for Flodesk — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | Constant Contact | Flodesk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $12/mo Winner | $25/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 97% Winner | 96% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5 Winner |
| Integrations | 10% | 300 Winner | 20 |
| Free Tier | 10% | No | Yes Winner |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose Constant Contact if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($12/mo)
- + You need SMS marketing
- + You need API access for custom integrations
- + You need A/B testing
Choose Flodesk if…
- + You need a free plan to get started
- + You're a designers
- + You're a creatives