Head-to-head
Constant Contact vs EmailOctopus
EmailOctopus is cheaper at every list size we checked. Prices are billed annually; verified July 2026.
Constant ContactAn old-guard all-rounder with strong support, but pricing scales steeply.
EmailOctopusBare-bones and the cheapest option here — ideal if you just want to send email.
| Subscribers | Constant Contact | EmailOctopus | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $11/mo | Free | EmailOctopus |
| 1,000 | $27/mo | Free | EmailOctopus |
| 2,500 | $45/mo | Free | EmailOctopus |
| 5,000 | $86/mo | $24/mo | EmailOctopus |
| 10,000 | $144/mo | $40/mo | EmailOctopus |
| 25,000 | $383/mo | $83/mo | EmailOctopus |
| 50,000 | $585/mo | $144/mo | EmailOctopus |
| 100,000 | $900/mo | $243/mo | EmailOctopus |
Free tiers: Constant Contact — no free plan; EmailOctopus — free to 2,500 subscribers.