Constant Contact vs HubSpot
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Quick verdict
HubSpot edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Constant Contact is cheaper to start ($12 vs $20).
Choose Constant Contact if…
You’re small businesses and nonprofits that want hand-holding and support. A friendly email marketing platform for small businesses, nonprofits and events, with real phone support, event tools and simple automations.
Visit Constant ContactChoose HubSpot if…
You’re small businesses that want a free CRM that can grow with them. A CRM and marketing platform with a genuinely useful free tier, AI assistance throughout, and paid hubs for marketing, sales and service.
Visit HubSpotSide by side
| Constant Contact | HubSpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value | 3.9/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Features | 4.2/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Output quality | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Category | Email marketing | Productivity & CRM |
| Free plan | No: free trial | Yes: free CRM for unlimited users |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $12/mo | $20/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $10.20/mo | $15/mo |
| Top plan | Premium: $80/mo | Starter: $20/mo |
| Seats | 1 / 3 / unlimited users | Per seat on paid plans |
| Trial / refund | Free trial, no card; 30-day money-back guarantee | Free CRM; demos on higher tiers |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Small businesses and nonprofits that want hand-holding and support | Small businesses that want a free CRM that can grow with them |
Constant Contact: pros & cons
- Very easy to use
- Phone and chat support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Price climbs with contacts
- Automation is basic on Lite
HubSpot: pros & cons
- Free CRM is excellent
- Marketing, sales and service in one platform
- Breeze AI built in
- Professional tiers get expensive quickly
- Onboarding fees on higher tiers
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