Email marketing · Head to head
Constant Contact vs GetResponse: which is better?
Short answer
Constant Contact costs less in the first year ($122.40 vs $186.96). Pick Constant Contact for small businesses wanting phone support; pick GetResponse for email with funnels and webinars.
| Fact | Constant Contact | GetResponse | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small businesses wanting phone support | Email with funnels and webinars | — |
| Free plan | No | No | Tie |
| Entry plan | Lite: $10.20 / mo | Starter: $15.58 / mo | Constant Contact |
| Mid plan | Standard: $29.75 / mo | Marketer: $48.38 / mo | Constant Contact |
| Top plan | Premium: $68 / mo | Creator: $56.58 / mo | GetResponse |
| 1st year | $122.40 | $186.96 | Constant Contact |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Tie |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, Constant Contact or GetResponse?
Constant Contact costs less in the first year ($122.40 vs $186.96).
| 1st year | Constant Contact | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $122.40 | $186.96 |
| Mid | $357 | $580.56 |
| Top | $816 | $678.96 |
Which has the better free plan, Constant Contact or GetResponse?
Neither stands out: Constant Contact: No; GetResponse: No.
Should you pick Constant Contact or GetResponse?
Pick Constant Contact if
- you want small businesses wanting phone support
- you can pay $10.20 / mo from day one
Pick GetResponse if
- you want email with funnels and webinars
- you can pay $15.58 / mo from day one
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Constant Contact pricing | constantcontact.com/email-marketing/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| GetResponse pricing | getresponse.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare