AIStackForSMB

Constant Contact

Constant Contact gives small businesses email, social media, and automation tools in one platform, starting at $12 per month.

SMB score 8/10/10

Overview

Constant Contact holds the top spot for small business email marketing on G2 in 2025, and the pricing reflects that focus. Plans start at $12 per month for up to 500 contacts and include a drag-and-drop email editor, AI writing assistance, social media posting, and access to 300-plus integrations. The Standard plan at $35 per month adds automation, scheduling, and advanced reporting. The Premium plan at $80 per month layers in unlimited automation, SMS messaging, and Google Ads management. Constant Contact reports a 97% email deliverability rate and backs every new account with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Nonprofits can save up to 30% when they prepay for 12 months. A free 30-day trial lets you send up to 100 emails and publish social posts before you spend a dollar.

Features

  • Drag-and-drop email editor with AI copy generator
  • Automated email sequences including resend to non-openers
  • Social media scheduling and posting across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Contact segmentation with up to unlimited custom segments on Premium
  • 300-plus app integrations including Shopify, Zapier, and Google

Best for

Constant Contact works best for small business owners who want email, social, and basic automation managed from one place without hiring a marketing specialist. It suits retailers, event organizers, nonprofits, and service businesses that need reliable deliverability and live phone support.

Why this SMB score

Constant Contact earns an 8 out of 10 for small businesses because it combines strong deliverability, live support, and a broad feature set at accessible price points, though add-on costs for SMS and list-size-based pricing require budget attention.