Overview

AWeber and Constant Contact are both veterans of email marketing. Constant Contact since 1995, AWeber since 1998. Both serve small businesses but with different feature focuses.

Similar Age, Different Strengths

Both platforms have 25+ years of experience. AWeber has focused on email marketing fundamentals with strong A/B testing. Constant Contact expanded into event marketing and social tools.

Event Marketing

Constant Contact's standout feature is event management. Registration pages, ticketing, and automated follow-ups are built in. AWeber has no event features. For organizations running events regularly, this is a significant differentiator.

A/B Testing

AWeber excels at A/B testing with content variations, send times, and comprehensive split testing. Constant Contact only tests subject lines. For marketers who rely on optimization, AWeber is more capable.

Support Options

Constant Contact offers phone support alongside chat and email. AWeber offers chat and email only. For businesses that value being able to call for help, Constant Contact delivers better support.

Free Plans

AWeber offers a free plan for 500 subscribers. Constant Contact only offers a 60-day trial. For ongoing free access, AWeber provides more flexibility.

For SaaS Companies

Neither platform is built for SaaS. Both lack native Stripe integration and behavioral event tracking. For SaaS companies, consider Sequenzy which offers purpose-built SaaS features at a lower price.

Making the Choice

Choose AWeber for better A/B testing and automation capabilities. Choose Constant Contact for event marketing and phone support. For SaaS, consider Sequenzy.