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Constant Contact vs Mailchimp vs Klaviyo vs Brevo: which should you pick?

A side-by-side look at price, features, quality and value across the leading marketing options — so you can choose the right one in minutes.

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The verdict
Editor's pick
Constant Contact

Easy for small biz

Best value
Mailchimp

Free / $13 / $20 / $350 — lowest sticker price in this comparison.

Best for power users
Mailchimp

Pricey vs features

Feature & price comparison
Feature
Constant Contactfeatured
Marketing
Mailchimp
Alternative
Klaviyo
Alternative
Brevo
Alternative
Pricing
$12-$80/mo
Free / $13 / $20 / $350
Free / $45+
Free / $9-$69
Free tier
Trial only
Free ≤500
Free ≤250
Free 300/day
Events
Built-in events
No
No
No
Automations
Basic drip
Basic → mid
Best-in-class
Strong
Best for
Small + local biz
Newsletters
DTC scale
SMB + transactional
Why shoppers pick Constant Contact
  • Easy for small biz
  • Event marketing tools
  • Local-biz templates
When to consider an alternative
  • Pricey vs features
  • Limited automation
The short answer

Constant Contact is a marketing option built for small + local biz starting at $12-$80/mo. Shoppers pick it for easy for small biz, but it's worth comparing against Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Brevo if pricey vs features.

Which one should you pick?
Pick if…
Constant Contact

Easy for small biz. Pricing: $12-$80/mo.

Pick if…
Mailchimp

Best when you need newsletters. Pricing: Free / $13 / $20 / $350.

Pick if…
Klaviyo

Best when you need dtc scale. Pricing: Free / $45+.

Pick if…
Brevo

Best when you need smb + transactional. Pricing: Free / $9-$69.

How to choose
Match the tool to your scale

Constant Contact is positioned for small local businesses. If your team or volume is materially larger or smaller, one of Mailchimp / Klaviyo / Brevo may be cheaper or more capable.

Use the free tier to validate

At least one option in this comparison has a free tier — run a 1–2 week pilot before paying. Confirm the must-have feature actually works on free, not just trial.

Compare total cost, not sticker price

Look past the headline price: add seats, add-ons, integration fees and transaction fees. The cheapest option rarely stays cheapest at scale.

Stress-test the weakness

Known trade-off with Constant Contact: Pricey vs features. Confirm it isn't a deal-breaker for your specific use case before signing.

What to watch out for
  • Pricey vs features
    Confirm this isn't a deal-breaker for your team before signing — it's the most common reason shoppers switch from Constant Contact to Mailchimp.
  • Limited automation
    Confirm this isn't a deal-breaker for your team before signing — it's the most common reason shoppers switch from Constant Contact to Mailchimp.
Frequently asked
Is Constant Contact worth it in 2026?

For small local businesses, yes — Easy for small biz. For very different use cases, compare against Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Brevo.

How much does Constant Contact cost?

Constant Contact pricing is $12-$80/mo. Competitors in this comparison range from Free / $13 / $20 / $350 / Free / $45+ / Free / $9-$69.

What's the biggest downside of Constant Contact?

Pricey vs features. Most teams work around it, but verify it isn't a deal-breaker for you first.

Constant Contact vs Mailchimp — which should I pick?

Pick Constant Contact if you want easy for small biz. Pick Mailchimp if you need a broader / cheaper / more established alternative — see the comparison table above for the side-by-side.

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