Overview

EmailOctopus and Constant Contact both serve small businesses but with different approaches. EmailOctopus is a newer, budget-focused platform. Constant Contact is an established player with more features and stronger support.

Price vs Features

EmailOctopus is 55% cheaper at $36/month vs $80/month for 10k subscribers. That's significant savings. But Constant Contact includes event management, social marketing, surveys, and phone support that EmailOctopus lacks.

Event Marketing

Constant Contact's standout feature for many organizations is event management. Registration pages, ticketing, and automated follow-ups are built in. EmailOctopus has no event features. If you run events, this alone might justify Constant Contact.

Support Comparison

Constant Contact offers phone and live chat support. EmailOctopus provides email support only. For small businesses that want hands-on help, Constant Contact's support is a significant advantage.

Company History

Constant Contact has been around since 1995. EmailOctopus launched in 2014. Constant Contact has decades of small business email experience. EmailOctopus is a newer, more modern platform.

Free Access

EmailOctopus offers a free plan for 2,500 subscribers. Constant Contact only offers a 60-day trial. For businesses wanting to start free and grow, EmailOctopus provides ongoing free access.

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.

Making the Choice

Choose EmailOctopus for budget-conscious basic email marketing. Choose Constant Contact for event management, phone support, and established features. For SaaS, consider Sequenzy.