Constant Contact vs Moosend
Constant Contact is a all-in-one marketing platform while Moosend is a email marketing platform. Constant Contact has been around since 1995, giving it a 16-year head start over Moosend (founded 2011). Moosend 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 SMS marketing. Both tools work well for small businesses.
Quick Verdict
Constant Contact wins on integrations.
Moosend wins on price, deliverability, rating.
Best for most users: Moosend (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.
Moosend
All-in-one email marketing and automation
Moosend is a budget-friendly email marketing platform that punches above its weight class. Despite its low price point, it offers solid automation, transactional emails, and landing pages. Its generous lifetime recurring affiliate program at 40% makes it attractive for affiliate marketers.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Constant Contact | Moosend |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Starting Price | $12/mo | $9/mo |
| Free Plan | No free plan | No free plan |
| Founded | 1995 | 2011 |
| Email Templates | 300 | 80 |
| Integrations | 300 | 100 |
| Deliverability Rate | 97% | 98% |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
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- −Interface feels outdated in places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
Moosend: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Very affordable starting at $9/month
- +Unlimited emails on all plans
- +Solid automation for the price
- +40% lifetime recurring affiliate program
- +Built-in transactional email support
Cons
- −No free plan (30-day trial only)
- −Smaller integration ecosystem
- −No SMS marketing
- −Brand less well-known
- −Enterprise pricing not transparent
The Verdict
Moosend edges ahead with a 4.7/5 rating compared to Constant Contact's 4.1/5. The gap comes mainly from deliverability (4.7 vs 3.9) and value for money (4.8 vs 4). On deliverability, Moosend reports 98% compared to 97% for Constant Contact — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | Constant Contact | Moosend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $12/mo | $9/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 97% | 98% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.1/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 300 | 100 |
| Free Tier | 10% | No | No |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose Constant Contact if…
- + You need SMS marketing
- + You're a nonprofits
- + You're a event marketing
Choose Moosend if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($9/mo)
- + You're a ecommerce
- + You're a startups