The Best Constant Contact Alternatives in 2026
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The best Constant Contact alternatives in 2026 are Brevo, MailerLite and Mailchimp. Brevo is our top overall pick, best for small businesses that want low, list-friendly pricing. See the full ranked comparison below.
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Constant Contact is one of the oldest names in email marketing, and it's reliable, but many users find it pricey for what you get, lighter on modern automation than newer tools, and quick to charge more as your list grows. If you want stronger automation, a more generous free tier, better value, or a more modern builder, there are plenty of email platforms that do more for less.
Here are six Constant Contact alternatives worth a look in 2026, ranked on value, automation, ease of use and features. One's the famous all-rounder, a couple offer the best value (and contact-friendly pricing), and one's the automation powerhouse. More in email marketing.
Prices below are each tool's published 2026 pricing, but email platforms change plans and contact tiers often, so confirm the current figure before you commit. Ratings are our own editorial calls to help you compare.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevo | Free; from ~$9/mo | Yes (generous) | Small businesses that want low, list-friendly pricing |
| MailerLite | Free; from ~$10/mo | Yes (generous) | Creators and small businesses wanting simple, pretty, cheap email |
| Mailchimp | Free; paid from ~$13/mo | Yes (limited) | Businesses that want a well-known all-in-one marketing platform |
| ActiveCampaign | From ~$15/mo | No (free trial) | Businesses whose priority is powerful marketing automation |
| GetResponse | Free; paid from ~$19/mo | Yes (limited) | Marketers who want email plus webinars and funnels together |
| Kit | Free; paid plans available | Yes | Creators, newsletter writers and solo businesses |
| Tool | Value | Support | Ease of use | Features | Overall | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MailerLite | 10.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | Creators and small businesses wanting simple, pretty, cheap email |
| Brevo | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | Small businesses that want low, list-friendly pricing |
| ActiveCampaign | 7.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 8.3 | Businesses whose priority is powerful marketing automation |
| GetResponse | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.3 | Marketers who want email plus webinars and funnels together |
| Kit | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.3 | Creators, newsletter writers and solo businesses |
| Mailchimp | 6.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | Businesses that want a well-known all-in-one marketing platform |
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| # | Tool | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brevo | Small businesses that want low, list-friendly pricing | 4.3/5 |
| 2 | MailerLite | Creators and small businesses wanting simple, pretty, cheap email | 4.5/5 |
| 3 | Mailchimp | Businesses that want a well-known all-in-one marketing platform | 4.0/5 |
| 4 | ActiveCampaign | Businesses whose priority is powerful marketing automation | 4.1/5 |
| 5 | GetResponse | Marketers who want email plus webinars and funnels together | 4.1/5 |
| 6 | Kit | Creators, newsletter writers and solo businesses | 4.1/5 |
Brevo
- Pricing
- 9.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
All-in-one email + CRM priced on emails sent, not contacts stored — great value.
Best for
Small businesses that want low, list-friendly pricing
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) is a standout for value, largely because of how it prices: on how many emails you send rather than how many contacts you store, so a big but quiet list doesn't inflate your bill the way Constant Contact's contact-based pricing can. You get email marketing, automation, a built-in CRM, SMS, transactional email and even a basic shared inbox, with a genuinely generous free tier. It's European-built with solid deliverability and GDPR baked in. The reporting is a touch less deep than some rivals. But for a small business that wants capable all-in-one marketing at list-friendly prices, Brevo is one of the best Constant Contact alternatives going.
MailerLite
- Pricing
- 10.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.0/10
- Ease of use
- 10.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
Clean, modern and affordable, with a lovely builder and a generous free plan.
Best for
Creators and small businesses wanting simple, pretty, cheap email
MailerLite is the pick for anyone who finds Constant Contact clunky or expensive and just wants beautiful emails without the fuss. It's known for a clean, modern drag-and-drop builder, straightforward automation, landing pages and signup forms, all at very friendly prices with a generous free tier. For creators, bloggers and small businesses that want attractive campaigns and simple automation without paying a premium, it hits a lovely balance of capable and affordable. It's less of a sprawling enterprise suite than the biggest platforms. But for simple, good-looking, well-priced email marketing that's a pleasure to use, MailerLite is an easy recommendation and a strong Constant Contact alternative. See our <a href="/alternatives/mailerlite-alternatives">MailerLite alternatives</a> too.
Mailchimp
- Pricing
- 6.0/10
- Functionality
- 9.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
The famous all-rounder, now a broad marketing platform with strong automation.
Best for
Businesses that want a well-known all-in-one marketing platform
Mailchimp is the household name, and a capable all-rounder that's grown well beyond email into a broad marketing platform with automation, landing pages, a CRM, social and even a website builder. Its templates and reporting are polished, the automation is strong, and the huge integrations ecosystem connects to almost anything. For a business that wants a well-known, feature-rich marketing platform with room to expand, it's a safe, powerful choice. The catch is price: Mailchimp gets expensive as your list grows and some useful features sit on higher tiers. But for a capable, familiar all-in-one with strong automation, Mailchimp is a solid Constant Contact alternative. See our <a href="/alternatives/mailchimp-alternatives">Mailchimp alternatives</a> too.
ActiveCampaign
- Pricing
- 7.0/10
- Functionality
- 10.0/10
- Ease of use
- 8.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
The automation powerhouse, with the best behaviour-driven workflows in the category.
Best for
Businesses whose priority is powerful marketing automation
ActiveCampaign is the pick when automation is the point. Its visual automation builder is one of the best anywhere, chaining email sequences, conditional logic, tags and CRM actions into sophisticated, behaviour-driven journeys without a developer, far beyond what Constant Contact offers. It pairs that with a capable built-in CRM and sales automation, so marketing and sales share one brain. Pricing scales with contacts, so a large list gets pricier, and the depth means a short learning curve. But for a business that wants serious, intelligent automation and more control over the customer journey, ActiveCampaign is the standout, and a big step up from Constant Contact. See our <a href="/alternatives/activecampaign-alternatives">ActiveCampaign alternatives</a> too.
GetResponse
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 9.0/10
- Ease of use
- 8.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A capable all-in-one with email, automation, webinars and funnels in one place.
Best for
Marketers who want email plus webinars and funnels together
GetResponse is the broad all-in-one, and a strong Constant Contact alternative for marketers who want more than just email. Alongside solid email marketing and automation, it bundles landing pages, conversion funnels, signup forms and, unusually, built-in webinars, so you can run campaigns, capture leads and host live sessions from one platform. There's a free tier and competitively-priced paid plans. For a marketer or small business that wants email plus the surrounding campaign tools (especially webinars) without stitching several products together, that breadth is the appeal. It's a lot of tools to learn. But for an affordable, capable all-in-one marketing suite, GetResponse is a versatile pick.
Kit
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
Built for creators — newsletters, automations and monetization in a clean tool.
Best for
Creators, newsletter writers and solo businesses
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) is the creator-focused pick, built specifically for newsletter writers, bloggers, course creators and solo businesses rather than general corporate marketing. It keeps email and automation clean and simple, with strong tools for growing an audience, tagging subscribers, running sequences and even monetizing through paid newsletters, tips and digital products. There's a free tier to start. For a creator who wants a tool that understands audience-building and keeps the email side uncluttered, it's a natural fit and a refreshing change from Constant Contact's business-y feel. It's less of a broad corporate suite. But for creators and newsletter-led businesses, Kit is a focused, well-loved alternative. See our <a href="/alternatives/kit-alternatives">Kit alternatives</a> too.
The verdict
For the best value, Brevo (list-friendly pricing) and MailerLite (cheap and lovely) lead; Mailchimp is the familiar all-rounder and ActiveCampaign the automation powerhouse. GetResponse adds webinars and funnels, and Kit is the creator-focused pick for newsletters. Match it to whether you want value, a broad platform, serious automation, or a creator-first tool.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the best cheap alternative to Constant Contact?
Brevo and MailerLite are the best value — Brevo prices on emails sent (not contacts stored) and both have generous free tiers. For a large but quiet list, Brevo keeps costs down; for a simple, pretty, affordable tool, MailerLite. Both are considerably cheaper than Constant Contact as your list grows.
Which alternative has the best automation?
ActiveCampaign has the strongest, most flexible automation in the category — its visual builder creates sophisticated, behaviour-driven journeys well beyond Constant Contact's. Mailchimp and GetResponse also offer capable automation. For automation-first marketing, start with ActiveCampaign.
Which is best for creators and newsletters?
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) is built for creators, with clean newsletter and automation tools plus monetization (paid newsletters, tips, products). MailerLite is also popular with creators for its simplicity and price. For audience-building and newsletters, Kit is the focused pick.
Is there a free alternative to Constant Contact?
Yes — Brevo, MailerLite, Mailchimp, GetResponse and Kit all have free tiers (Brevo and MailerLite are the most generous). Constant Contact itself has no free plan, so any of these lets you start sending email at no cost before upgrading.
Why do people switch from Constant Contact?
Usually price and dated features — it can be expensive for what you get and lighter on modern automation. People move to Brevo or MailerLite for value, Mailchimp or GetResponse for a broad platform, ActiveCampaign for automation, or Kit for creator-focused email.
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