Compareβ€ΊConstant Contact vs ActiveCampaign

Constant Contact vs ActiveCampaign

Side-by-side comparison for 2026

Constant Contact
Constant Contact
Email marketing with easy-to-use templates
6.8/10
$20/moFree trialfreemium
Try Constant Contact β†’
VS
ActiveCampaign
ActiveCampaign
CRM and email marketing with powerful automation
7.4/10
$15/moFree trialfreemium
Try ActiveCampaign β†’

Our Verdict

πŸ† ActiveCampaign wins on overall editorial score (7.4/10)

ActiveCampaign scored higher across our editorial dimensions. That said, the best tool depends on your specific use case β€” check the breakdown below.

Editorial Scores

Constant ContactCriteriaActiveCampaign
9Usability6
5Value for Money7
7Output Quality8
8Support7
5Integrations9
6.8Overall7.4

Pricing

Constant Contact
$20/moFree trialfreemium
ActiveCampaign
$15/moFree trialfreemium

Pros

βœ“ Constant Contact
  • βœ“Very beginner-friendly interface
  • βœ“Extensive template library
  • βœ“Good customer support
  • βœ“Nonprofit pricing discounts
βœ“ ActiveCampaign
  • βœ“Integrated CRM functionality
  • βœ“Advanced automation workflows
  • βœ“Strong lead scoring capabilities
  • βœ“Excellent integrations

Cons

βœ— Constant Contact
  • βœ—Limited advanced automation features
  • βœ—Higher pricing for basic functionality
  • βœ—Limited integrations
βœ— ActiveCampaign
  • βœ—Higher price point than email-only tools
  • βœ—Steep learning curve
  • βœ—Support quality variable by tier