Constant Contact vs Kit (ConvertKit)
Constant Contact
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Quick verdict
Kit (ConvertKit) edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Constant Contact is cheaper to start ($12 vs $39).
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 Kit (ConvertKit) if…
You’re creators and newsletters selling digital products. Email marketing built for creators: a generous free plan (up to 10,000 subscribers), simple automations, paid newsletters and digital product sales.
Visit KitSide by side
| Constant Contact | Kit (ConvertKit) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value | 3.9/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Features | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Output quality | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Category | Email marketing | Email marketing |
| Free plan | No: free trial | Yes: up to 10,000 subscribers |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $12/mo | $39/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $10.20/mo | $32.50/mo |
| Top plan | Premium: $80/mo | Pro: $79/mo |
| Seats | 1 / 3 / unlimited users | Team members on Creator+ |
| Trial / refund | Free trial, no card; 30-day money-back guarantee | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Small businesses and nonprofits that want hand-holding and support | Creators and newsletters selling digital products |
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
Kit (ConvertKit): pros & cons
- Free up to 10,000 subscribers
- Creator-friendly automations and commerce
- Recommendations network for growth
- Fewer design templates than Mailchimp
- Paid tiers scale with list size
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